By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — On the night of Dec. 16, 1773, a single, non-violent act caused a great stir in London and throughout the colonies. The Tea Party was the spark that created unity among colonists to stand up to the King’s tyranny. On Monday night the Michigan Color Guard from the Sons […]
Grand Blanc — Ally Challenge Tournament officials announced last week that complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is available to members of the United States Armed Forces including active duty, national guard, reserve and retirees and veterans courtesy of Dow. The 2024 Ally Challenge presented by will take place the week of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — A two year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road is nearing completion. Construction of the two-mile section of the Iron Belle Trail from Atlas to Grand Blanc Township connecting the existing Gale Road trail and ending near Mancour Drive just east of the Grand Blanc Middle School, will be completed within […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Normandy — From the open door of a C-47 Brendan Quisenberry recalls the Normandy countryside about 800 feet over the Village of Azeville, France. The “static line” attached to the aircraft would initiate the opening of his round canopy parachute as the soldier stepped forward for the brief descent to the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — At 6 p.m., June 24, Randy Wise Ford Ortonville, 968 Ortonville Road will host the newly formed Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce, a Division of North Oakland Regional Chambers Association. “Come hear how being a part of a local chamber of commerce can benefit your business,” said Richard […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees discussed a possible senior citizen organization in the community. Jim Busch, interim township supervisor, said the Goodrich/Atlas Township Silver Fox has formed for Genesee County residents 62 years old and up that will assist in organizing activities for seniors. […]
By Sharon Stone Tri-County Times sstone@mihomepaper.com Flint —On June 6, Thomas Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris, was sentenced to in Oakland County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to weapons-firearms-discharge from a vehicle and assault with a dangerous weapon, both felonies. Trim was arrested for shooting at another vehicle on northbound I-75. At 6:20 p.m. on […]
Ortonville — On June 6, the Brandon Township Public Library hosted an Ortonville Lions Club Free Vision Testing. The Michigan Project KidSight program is designed to identify treatable and preventable causes of vision loss in preschool children ages 6 months to 5 years. A total of 16 youths attended the event and all passed the […]
Ortonville— Earlier this month 250 preschoolers in Brandon Township completed the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program for the 2022-23 school year. “That’s a total of 250,000 books read, “ said Fran Hotchkiss, BTPL Outreach Liaison librarian. “I’m so honored to have been able to present the children with their certificates, milestone stickers and books. Thank […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-0 to set a public hearing for the establishment of a truck route in the village. Council member Melissa Schluentz was absent. At 6 p.m., July 8, the Village of Goodrich, 7338 S. State Road will host the meeting to discuss […]