By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Linden —The Ortonville Brandon Track and Field teams competed in the Flint Metro League Championship meet at Linden High School. Both teams took sixth in the Stars division. Blackhawk boys results: •Pole vault, 9 feet, Chase Compau fifth and Corgon Barkiewicz took sixth •Shot put Will Smith 40 feet-8 inches sixth […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On May 12, the Clio Mustangs swept the Brandon Blackhawks 15-1 and 16-1 in Flint Metro League play. “We are a young team, learning, working, and growing every single game,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Rebecca Dawson. “With each game, each inning, and each pitch, I know we are […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— High wind events this spring have sparked at least two fires along utilities right of ways in the community. Brandon Township resident Libby Mancini who lives in the Granger and Meadow Lake Lane area reported grass fires twice in the last two months near strips of land cleared for […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — When Marjorie Begué received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University on May 2, the event marked the culmination of a life-long goal dedicated to the care of animals, the commitment to family coupled with determination. The road to “doctor” Begué’s achievement began about a quarter of a century ago 25 miles […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lansing — A pair of House Bills that would repeal a 2023 provision which stripped local zoning authorities of their control over siting for large-scale energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities passed the Michigan House of Representatives on April 30. House Bill 4027, passed 58–48 and House Bill […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Holly — Longtime Groveland Township official, David Charles Ax, of Holly, passed away peacefully on April 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. Ax served the township on the planning commission and board of zoning appeals for more than 16 years. He was elected and served […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oxford Twp. — On Sunday morning, rocketeers will boldly send their crafts where few have gone before. From 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18, the Seymour Lake Township Park will host the Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club for a model rocket spring launch. The launch will be at the back of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— Area township seniors will be a little safer now thanks to a recent Community Development Block Grant. Fire blankets are available to seniors 62 years old and up, and work by smothering a small blaze by depriving oxygen. The blankets can resist the high temperatures without burning which gives […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Birch Run — On May 3 the Brandon Blackhawks made the 45 mile trek north to Birch Run and the Big Cat Classic Baseball Invite riding a three game winning streak. They return home late Saturday with a 6-0 streak and a championship. In the first of three games on Saturday, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—On May 3 the Goodrich Martian Varsity Baseball team swept a doubleheader over the Frankenmuth Eagles. 4-2. In the first game the Martians defeated the Eagles 4-2 with Cross Darby going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. GHS Cole Pethers who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Scott […]