By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 11 volunteers from the Grand Blanc Grid gathered with the Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township to recognize the community’s accomplishments and plans to move down the road. As the multi-year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road moves on to the final stage, the Grand Blanc Grid […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Construction of the new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment is moving forward. “The project could be done as early as November,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor who did not seek re-election this November. “The deadline is December.” The core of the communities municipal services, will […]
Pontiac — McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based acute care hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County, has named Lorenzo Suter, DHA, MHA, BSN, as its President and CEO. His appointment follows a national search conducted in coordination with McLaren Health Care leaders, McLaren Oakland medical staff, and the McLaren Oakland Board of Trustees. “McLaren Oakland is […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Sept. 6 the Brandon Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Denby Tars 19-14 in a non-league match-up on Salute to Military, Police Officers and First Responders night. “The win was a great effort by both teams,” said Head Coach Brad Zube. The Blackhawks improve to 2-0 on the season […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — A landmark area business is now under new ownership. Village Funeral Home 135 South St., was recently sold to Christopher J. Modetz who along with his wife Lynn now reside in Ortonville with their two daughters, Julia, and Carol, and two goldendoodle comfort pups, Charlie and Quintin. Both dogs […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Corunna — On Sept. 4 the Goodrich Cross Country teams traveled to Corunna for the first of three Flint Metro League meets. Both Martian Girls and Boys teams won the 12-team meet. GHS Junior Vincent Pattison topped the 89 varsity athletes with a time of 16:07. “Vincent continues to run very […]
By David Troppens Tri-County Times Linden — The Linden varsity football team probably can’t wait to get Goodrich off its schedule as soon as possible. Minus the 2020 COVID shortened season, the Eagles have played their second week contest of the season against the Martians and have four straight times, only scoring double-digits in those […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com From serving his country to years as an advocate for veteran affairs, Ortonville resident Dennis Hoffman has delivered a message of community support and a dedication to giving back to those in need. “There are many veterans who can’t help themselves out there,” said Hoffman. “It’s just something I feel I […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — All the buildings in the Goodrich School District are now HEARTSafe. On Aug. 26, during the district school board meeting Goodrich Athletic Director Rob McRae along with Athletic Trainer Gabby Townsend announced the recently earned designation. “As a district we were doing 80-90% of these plans which were already in place,” said McRae. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The Goodrich Country Club reported two holes-in-one this past summer David Jones of Atlas Township aced the par three, 16th hole on July 27, 2024. Jones used a five wood to tally the one shot winner during the Kit Neville Memorial Golf Outing. “I did not see it go in the hole,” […]