By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Down 30 points in the second half Bay City John Glenn Bobcats almost completed the comeback of the century. On Aug. 27 the Brandon Blackhawks opened the 2024 football season with a wild win 43-40 over Bay City John Glenn on a humid late August night. “This was a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 28 the Avondale Yellowjackets defeated the Brandon Blackhawks 3-1 in volleyball. “We fell in four games with close points,” said Head Coach Tarynn Mineger. “There were five players on the court for most of the night that were playing their first ever varsity match so we were […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Harrison Twp.— The Ortonville Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Lake St. Clair Metro Park for their second invite of the year. “Both teams competed tough against mostly D1 schools,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Wes Diener. The weather was hot and humid on a late summer evening.” The Blackhawk boys were […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Frankenmuth —Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team traveled to Frankenmuth on Aug. 29 to open the 2024 football season. The Eagles raced out to a 9-0 lead at halftime and scored 13 in the second half for the win shutting out the Martians. In 2023 the Martians topped the Eagles 14-8 at […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The 2024 Goodrich golf season is now in full swing. The team is set to build off a strong seventh place finish at the Division 3 State Finals last year as a testimony to the team’s hard work, dedication and achievements. “Winning the 2023 Metro League Conference Championship along […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— Their belongings were stripped away, their identities stolen then replaced with tattooed numbers, and for over six million Jews, their lives were abruptly ended. While the goal of the Holocaust from 1933-1945, was to entirely wipe out the Jewish population using any means possible, the memories of those who miraculously […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Galapagos Islands — If Jonathan Schechter’s hiking boots could speak they would have plenty to talk about. From climbing Mt. Kilmanjaro to hiking the Golan Trail along the Syrian border to several stints as a lighthouse keeper for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s South Manitou Island, the Brandon Township resident is […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Joey Prain recently experienced the healthiest and best six months of his life. While his short time here was marred with significant health challenges, he endured to experience many adventures, make people laugh and just be a kid. Joey Prain of Goodrich died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 following a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On Mon Aug 26 the Brandon Blackhawks Boys Soccer team opened Flint Metro League play with a 5-0 win over the Owosso Trojans. Goals scored by Captain Brandon Mendoza (3), Captain Nolan Wood, and Anthony Mirolli. Assists by Tristan Groom, Anthony Mirolli, Colten Fournier, and Connor Teaney. The Blackhawks […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Benzonia — On Aug. 23, the Goodrich Cross Country Team traveled to Benzonia for the Benzie Pete Moss Invite. The Martian Boys finished eighth of 14 high schools. With only five runners available the Goodrich boys succeeded to have four of the five register personal best times. Junior Vincent Pattison, eighth […]