By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — In just over a month voters statewide will begin to head to the polls for the February 2024 Presidential Primary. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —Rahmatulloh Toirov recently checked off a rather chilly bucket-list item with a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. With temperatures hovering around 50 degrees, Toirov a native and resident of the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan, took the plunge off the coast of South Carolina. “I’ve never seen the ocean before,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — In October the Goodrich United Methodist Church welcomed Rev. Nick Berlanga as the new pastor. “I love the sense of hospitality I’ve received in the Goodrich area,” said Berlanga. “The congregation has embraced my wife Tara and I.” A Mundy Township native and current South Lyon resident, Berlanga earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Alma College in 1985. After graduation he […]
By David Fleet Editor Warren — On Dec. 30, the Goodrich Martian Boys Basketball team concluded 2023 with a trip to Warren and the DeLaSalle Collegiate Pilots. Despite stellar efforts from GHS Parker LePla with 27 points and six rebounds, brother Jensen LaPla who tossed in 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — During the summer of 2024 work will begin to determine the future preservation of a historical Goodrich building. A series of grants will be available later next year to begin work on the Ladies Library Museum, 10219 Hegel Road to stabilize the aging structure. In January 2021, the Village […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The Goodrich/Atlas Township community delivered this holiday season once again. On Dec. 16, the annual community food drive was completed and distributed at the Goodrich Lions Club, 9196 S. State Road. In total 35 area families in need had a brighter holiday season thanks the efforts of many. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Thursday, 18 boats set out on a two lap tour of the Brandon swimming pool. Only half returned. Duct tape, cardboard and a swimming pool were part of the 17th annual cardboard race boat physics project that was all about staying dry and staying afloat. Brandon High School students from STEM Chemistry classes […]
By David Fleet Editor Frankenmuth — Parker and Jensen LePla combined for 43 of the Martians 54 points on Dec. 22 as Goodrich improved to 5-2 with a 54-44 win over the Frankenmuth Eagles in a non-league varsity boys basketball road match up. GHS Jr. #25 Chase Burnett chipped in eight points. “Our defense was […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Eighteen points. That’s all BHS Senior Riley Abney needed on Dec. 15 to break Savannah Stedman’s all-time Blackhawk scoring record of 1,159 points set back in 2007. Abney, a 5 feet 9 inch, four year starter on the Blackhawks Varsity Girls Basketball team broke the record for girls and boys points in the second […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Dec. 18 the Goodrich Martian Boys Basketball team fell to the Carman-Ainsworth Cavaliers 58-57 at home. The Martians are 4-2. GHS Junior #3 Jenson LePla led the scoring with 16 points, GHS Junior #1 Parker LePla 14 points and GHS Junior #5 Landon Willams had 9 points. The […]