By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— It’s been 82 years since the US Fleet came under attack by Japanese forces on Dec. 7, 1941. Many locally with memories of the attack that killed 2,403, five time zones and half a world away from southeastern Michigan are now dwindling. Oakland County Historian and Ortonville resident Carol […]
By David Fleet Editor Midland— At least some accountability for loss of property owned by a Goodrich family due to dam breaches that caused massive flooding on a central Michigan river was recently decided on by a Michigan Court. On Nov. 27, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan awarded the State […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Dec. 5 the Brandon Blackhawk Girls Varsity Basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with a 71-57 home win over the Kearsley Hornets. BHS Sr. #14 Riley Abney led the team in scoring with 36 points and 5 steals. BHS Fr. #1 Ella Rizzo had a strong first game […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— With about 80% of the 2023 whitetail deer season completed, including the popular firearm season (Nov. 15-30), the number harvested dropped from 159,931 in 2022 to 136,205 this year, a decline of about 15%. Similarly, hunters in the 2023 early archery season (Oct. 1-Nov. 14) tagged 79,463 deer compared to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 7, Santa Claus will return to Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Santa is expected to be seeking both the naughty and nice during the evening. “The annual downtown Christmas event will be bigger and more festive than ever this year,” said Jenny McKenzie, event coordinator “There’s plenty new activities to kick […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — It’s often portrayed as a happy time of the year. Family, gifts and a host of gatherings—followed by holiday music that begins in early November. But for some the holiday’s can be sad— downright blue. At 7 p.m., Dec. 12, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road will […]
By Hannah Ball Tri-County Times Holly — Surrounded by family, friends and industry professionals, Holly Village Fire Chief Steve McGee said goodbye to the fire service on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at the Holly Village Fire Department. McGee is retiring after more than 49 years in fire emergency service. “I have over 49 years of service and […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 to join nationwide litigation against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok and other social media platforms, asserting the companies targeted minors to maximize profits despite knowing the severe detrimental effects social media use causes to minors. California-based Frantz Law Group, will […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — It’s been just over eight months since a stellar 32-1 wrestling season ended for the Goodrich Martians in the Division 2 State Finals championship with a loss. On Dec. 6, the 2023-24 the Martians open the season when the Swartz Creek Dragons visit Goodrich. The first meet will also be […]
By David Fleet Editor Lansing — Two seniors from the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team and one Brandon Blackhawk were named all-state by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association announced Nov. 27. There were 34 players on the Division 4 all-state team on offense, defense or as specialists. The Brandon Blackhawks were 5-5 during […]