Paranormal investigation includes village

By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-A nighttime Nanny Cam of a baby watching a glowing orb which appeared to be floating across a nursery in an rural Oakland County home was enough of an unexplained apparition to attract paranormal investigators. On Oct. 22, an area historian and The Old Mill museum were included during an episode, […]

High court nixes gerrymandering ruling

By David Fleet Editor On Monday the Supreme Court tossed out a lower court ruling that would have forced a substantial redrawing of Michigan’s congressional and state legislative voting maps in a bid to give Republicans less of an edge. “Evidence points to only one conclusion: partisan considerations played a central role in every aspect […]

Township donation helps moves blacksmith shop project forward

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- At the Tuesday night meeting, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to donate $2,000 to the Old Mill Museum’s blacksmith shop, a project that started in May. Township Treasurer Shelly Kidd was absent with notice. The blacksmith building was constructed earlier this month. Now, a cement pad will […]

Township dons wildland firefightining suits

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Township firefighters will be safer this year thanks to some local donations and the efforts of Ed Klimek, township assistant chief The township fire department was recently approved for a $3,579.18 grant to purchase 12 wildland firefighting jumpsuits. “Overexertion, stress, and medical conditions are accounting for more than 50 […]

Area woman could face hunter harassment charges

By David Fleet Editor A Genesee County woman could soon be facing criminal charges following allegations of hunter harassment. Conservation Officer Justin Muehlhauser investigated an ongoing complaint regarding waterfowl hunting on a local pond. “The neighbors do not like hearing the gun shots, so there have been several complaints over the past few years,” reported […]

Goodrich Equestrian repeats as State Champs

For the second consecutive year, the Goodrich High School Equestrian Team were named the 2019 MIHA Division B State Champions. From Oct. 10-13, the Goodrich team competed in the MIHA State Championships at the Midland Fair grounds where they accumulated 345 points over the four days of competition out scoring the second place Zeeland West […]

Martians homecoming win snags division crown

By David Fleet Editor Despite a cold rain, last Friday night was a great time to be a Martian. On homecoming the Goodrich Martians defeated Clio 42-16 clinching the first ever Stars Division championship of the new Flint Metro League. The win raised the season record to 6-1 overall and also a playoff birth. The […]

Blackhawks clinch fifth consecutive playoff spot

By David Fleet Editor On Oct.11, the Brandon Blackhawks defeated Lake Fenton 40-8 improving to 6-1 on the season. The win clinches the Blackhawk’s fifth straight playoff appearance. “Every year now that we clinch a playoff spot it’s a record,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Brad Zube, in his fourth year. “Now, we’re set up to […]

C/O seperates rutting bucks

By David Fleet Editor It’s only mid October but the rut is on, at least for two whitetailed deer. Earlier this month, a conservation officer responded to two bucks with their antlers stuck together in the front yard along a busy Springfiled Township road. The bucks had been engaged in a fight—common for mid- November […]

Village of Goodrich to talk roads

By David Fleet Editor At 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28 the Village of Goodrich will host a informational road repair, replacement and maintenance meeting at the Goodrich High School Auditorium, 8029 S.Gale Road. Fred F. Peivandi, Genesee County Road Commission managing director will speak regarding local roads. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the […]