By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— Local hunter Elliot Vantine reported a close encounter from his ladder stand when a young buck still in velvet passed under during the recent Liberty-Youth Hunt earlier this month. While Vantine passed on the whitetail it was a fall ritual soon to be played over and over by hunters […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich School Board introduced Robin Rees as the new school district nurse. “Robin has a long background as a school nurse,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. “Our district is looking for that guidance. Modern day school nurses have a new understanding regarding plans that they can add […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Clio — It took the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team about 13 minuets, 10 possessions and 16 plays, seven of those for touchdowns to stifle Flint Metro League foe Clio Mustangs 64-8. The Martians have tallied three wins after dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth. The ship appears to have been […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Both teams appeared pretty even, but when it was all said and done, the Blue Devils scored the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter on a one-yard scamper by Camden Fray to earn the 28-22 victory. The Blackhawks trailed 14-7 at half and tied the game in the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On Sept. 18, the Brandon Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated Goodrich 2-0 to claim the County Line Cup. The tradition of the Brandon vs Goodrich trophy goes all the way back to 2010. “The boys wanted the Cup back badly, as nobody on the team had won it before,” said Head Coach […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— On Sept., 25 the Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Goodrich Middle School for the second Flint Metro League meet of the season. The Blackhawk Boys XC team improved on their first league performance by taking 10th out of the 12 teams. The Blackhawks were led by Nathen Brinker […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 25, the Goodrich Cross Country teams competed in the Flint Metro League Jamboree #2 at Goodrich Middle School. The Goodrich boys were up to the task finishing second of six teams in the STARS division behind Corunna, the league’s top team. The Martian boys were led […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — It begins with local residents sharing a vision for their community. At the core is a small-town experience the visual and economic center of Ortonville surrounded by Brandon and Groveland townships. At the heart is Main Street, the focus of an All-American, authentic village that remains a hub of activity for 175 years. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— Look for additional police coverage in the township soon. On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees voted 4-0 for a new one year contract renewal for enforcement services between the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, Atlas Township and Goodrich Schools. Township Clerk Katie Vick was absent. The terms […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Sept. 12, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to promote Groveland Township Fire Department Captain John Williams to fire chief. Williams replaced Chief Kevin Mason who retired in August after 22 years with the department and six as fire chief. Williams, a 1989 Brandon High […]