By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — The Ortonville Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Goodrich Middle School for the Kayla O’Mara Invitational. The Blackhawk Boys Cross Country team finished third in the eighth team division. They were led by BHS Jacob Hylton 17:34 fourth in the division and 12th overall in the 16 team […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Adrian — On Oct. 12-13, the Brandon Youth Mountain Bike Club completed their six-race season at the Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) Heritage Park MTB XC Race in Adrian, Mich. The event drew competitors from across the region including Brandon High School Freshman Ryan Savoie, finished fourth in his age category and […]
By David Fleet fleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — There was plenty of attractions in the village over the last two decades. Creek Fest celebrated the Kearsley Creek, the village waterway once home to founder Amos Orton’s mill; Beets, Beats & Eats attracted local musicians and local cuisine on summer evenings and a vibrant Farmers Market feature homegrown […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A temporary end to a summer-long bridge and road work project along I-75 between M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line is expected in November. Diane Cross, Michigan Department of Transportation, reported last week crews are currently working on the removal of the temporary construction set up with plans […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Anna Maria Island — It’s devastating when a home is ravaged by a hurricane. But twice in two weeks has a local family struggling with a tragic deja vu. Atlas Township residents Kelly and Jeff Stonerock own a small mobile home on Anna Maria Island, Fla. part of the Barrier Islands […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— Goodrich Middle School students are putting their best foot forward. Earlier this school year Ryan Dukes, a Michigan resident who specializes in customized sneakers agreed to donate his talents to create shoes based on the student’s design. More than 90 middle school students entered their own design and last […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Bueche’s Food World Store Director Joe Dore is on a daily mission. The well stocked, polished aisles of the area landmark grocery store is a reflection of Dore’s more than four decades of dedication to providing the very best shopping experience to the community. The Bueche family along […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Goodrich Martian Senior running back Chase Burnett scampered in for two touchdowns in the second quarter as the Goodrich Varsity football (5-1) team topped Corunna, 42-7, and sole ownership of the Flint Metro League Stars Division. Both teams entered the game 3-0 in conference play on Oct. 4. Since dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth the Martians have now rolled out five straight wins […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Mt. Morris Twp. — On Oct. 5, the Ortonville Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to the EA Cummings Events Center in Mt. Morris for the Greater Flint Championships. On a cool fall morning perfect for distance runners the Brandon Blackhawks posted many personal bests. The Blackhawk Boys Cross Country team was […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Warhawks (Brandon-Goodrich) Girls Swimming and Diving team broke a six year losing streak versus the Kearsley Hornets on Oct. 3. The team defeated Lake Fenton/ Kearsley 100-84. The Lady Warhawks won first in eight events, second in six events, and third in seven events. They earned four […]