By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — As a lifelong collector of political memorabilia, Ortonville resident Ken Bush has assembled a remarkable collection of items including a George Washington inauguration pin to Abraham Lincoln Mourning cards to Dewey for President pins. While his collection gathered over 70 years features every president along with many political hopefuls, […]
Goodrich— The Goodrich Varsity Boys Bowling team took a break from Flint Metro League play over the holidays and took part in two tournaments. On Dec. 21, the Martians ventured to Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township for the prestigious 2024 Motor City Classic Bowl Swami tournament. “The field was full of some of the best […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association recently named All State football players from the 2024 season. From Divison #4 Goodrich High School First Team defense: Luke Alward, senior defensive back and Benjamin Sennabaum, senior defensive line. First Team offense Chase Burnett, senior running back; Max Macklem, senior wide receiver and […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After years of planning and a significant cost hike, construction on a major multi-county sewer project has started. The Genesee County Drain Commission announced earlier this month they will begin to remove trees and trim in preparation for the Kearsley Creek Interceptor sewer project. Tree work along Irish […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey since November have stirred a variety of concerns for residents on the East coast of the United States. According to news reports the multitude of sightings over military areas along with other sensitive sites has prompted many to question the level […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Wednesday, 20 boats set out on a two lap tour of the Brandon swimming pool. However, even in the calm waters of the Brandon Swimming pool a third did not make the entire voyage. The majority that did not make it sank at the boat launch. Duct tape, cardboard […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brown City — On Dec. 14,the Goodrich Powerlifting team which includes students from Goodrich, Brandon, Millington and Grand Blanc school districts competed at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association at Brown City Regional Powerlifting meet. A total of 22 teams were represented. GHS Kyleigh Randall took first place with a 295 squat,145 […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A multi-year rezoning battle between Atlas Township and My Brothers Keeper over a proposed temporary home for discharged veterans has once again ramped up. In May, the Atlas Township Board of Trustees passed a motion to support the planning commission’s recommendation to not approve MBK’s conditional rezoning request. The decision follows several months of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fayetteville, N.C. — Carter Persinger, a Brandon Township resident and 2023 Oxford High school graduate joined the Army in February 2024. He completed basic training to become a Combat Engineer at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. and airborne school in Georgia. Persinger is now stationed at Fort Liberty, West of Fayetteville, N.C . […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-1 to move forward with a Dam Feasibility study. Council member David Lucik voted no. In May, the Village of Goodrich was one of 22 Michigan communities with dams that received grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The […]