One great ‘Day of Difference’

One great ‘Day of Difference’

Brody painting a birdhouse at Ried Elementary during Day of Difference on April 25. The bird houses are going to American House, a senior living facility in Grand Blanc. Photo: Patrick McAbee.   By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On April 25 students at Reid Elementary, came together to celebrate Day of Difference — a special event […]

Local district court spared for now

By Madeline Campbell mcampbell@mihomepaper.com Davison — On April 23 an agreement was approved by a 5-2 vote by the Genesee County Commissioners regarding the future of several district courts. Commissioners Brian Flewelling (R-Davison) and Shaun Shumaker (R-Fenton) were the dissenting votes. According to a Memorandum of Understanding issued by the Genesee County Board of Commissioners […]

Bills aim at restoring local control of renewable energy projects

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Lansing — It’s been just about a year since a proposed Battery Energy Storage System or BESS was first proposed for a wooded area of Groveland Township. The controversial energy storage system introduced by Dallas-based Vesper Energy has eyed a location near the ITC high-voltage transmission lines that cross the township […]

GHS scholarship recipient champion of achievements

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich —  When Goodrich Senior McKenzie Kallin graduates with her classmates this May, she will have achieved an impressive list of accomplishments as her high school years conclude. McKenzie, 17, is among the top academically in the Class of 2025, a member of the National Honor Society, Goodrich Marching Band, a […]

‘I see art in everything,’ local artist donates work

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— It’s been 45 years since Doris Phillips responded to a suggestion to paint an historic Goodrich landmark. “I had completed a few murals on the walls of local businesses,” said Phillips, now an 87 years old Atlas Township resident whose live in the community for 50 years. “They asked me […]

Lady Martians split pair with Blue Devils

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On April 28, Lake Fenton split a doubleheader with Goodrich. In the first game the Lady Martians won 4-1 over the Blue Devils. GHS senior Jayden Gohs pitched seven innings gave up four hits, one run and struck out 12. GHS Alisyn Raether had two hits including a double, […]

Lady Martians fall to Oxford, top Owosso

By Jim Newell jnewell@mihomepaper.com Oxford — The Goodrich varsity girls soccer team defeated Owosso 8-0 in a Flint Metro League Stars division matchup on April 28 for the Martians’ eighth win of the season. The win followed a 3-0 loss to the to the Oxford Wildcats in a road non conference match. The Martians are […]

Brandon Blackhawks boys/girls track & field top Clio Mustangs

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 23, the Brandon Blackhwk track team defeated the Clio Mustangs in a Flint Metro League Dual meet. The boys won 74-43 and the girls 61-58. BHS pole vaulters Corgan Barkiewicz and Chase Compau cleared 10 feet 6 inches and 9 feet respectively, for first and second. […]

Goodrich Martians split doubleheader with Lake Fenton Blue Devils

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On April 28, the Lake Fenton Blue Devil Boys Varsity Baseball team and the Goodrich Martians split a doubleheader in a Flint Metro League match at Goodrich. In the first game the Martians rallied for a five run first inning but came up short in a slug-fest with the Blue […]