By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Feb. 14 the Goodrich Martian Boys Varsity Basketball team completed an undefeated Flint Metro League campaign with a 77-35 dismantling of the Clio Mustangs. The 10-0 Martians jumped out to a 22-6 score in the first quarter running up a 41-18 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the […]
Van at Oaktree Elementary painting Saturn for a solar system project. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Brandon Board of Education meeting on Monday night, district superintendent Carly Stone gave an update about the ongoing negotiations with the Brandon Educators Association. Their contract, which has been expired since Oct. 31, has been in negotiation since spring of 2024. “In February 2024, legislation […]
By Hannah Ball hball@mihomepaper.com Genesee Cty. — Tensions were high across the country in the Summer of 2020. Chris Swanson, then Genesee County interim sheriff, responded to one of hundreds of protests nationwide following the death of George Floyd on May 25. According to news sources, a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Beverly Hills, Mich — Art pieces from five Brandon Middle School students will be on display at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, for the Michigan Art Education Association Region Seven art exhibit. The reception and parent open house will be 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 26, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — At 6:30 p.m., on Feb. 18, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville, will host Kelly and Darryl Roenicke for Movie Melodies: Favorite Songs from the Stage and Screen. “It’s going to be a selection of songs from movies and Broadway musicals played on the violin and […]
By HannahYoung hyoung@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Groveland Township Fire Department (GTFD) announced on Feb. 5 that a woman fell 20 feet from a chair lift at Mount Holly Ski Resort off of Dixie Highway. GTFD responded to the incident. Mount Holly Ski Resort is located at 13536 Dixie Hwy. The woman was transported as a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Flint — Steve Fox was suspicious. The lifelong Atlas Township resident and Goodrich High School graduate was traveling with his daughter on East Baldwin Road on a sunny late-January afternoon. “I saw someone that did not belong where they should be,” said Fox. “It was right in my neighborhood.” Fox said […]
(In response to, Certification of occupancy ordered for My Brothers Keeper, The Citizen) My Brothers Keeper I have lived in Atlas Township for 40 plus years. Our Township boards work hard to keep our neighborhood and zoning regulations intact. That being said, I do not understand why My Brothers Keeper (MBK) is fighting the zoning […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., March 1, the Creekside Event Barn, 7388 S. State Road will host the second annual Goodrich Spring Gala. The Goodrich Education Foundation, Board of Education, district administration, staff, community and family members will honor and celebrate the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Staff Member […]