By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 28 the Brandon Blackhawks Boys Varsity Basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with a non-league 48-43 win over the Durand Railroaders. “Drew Hickmott lead the team in scoring with 16 points and three steals while Tom Whalen had eight points and eight rebounds,” said Blackhawk Head […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — A new arch was erected earlier this fall at the entrance of the historic Goodrich Cemetery. Through a variety of fundraisers and donations, the Goodrich Historic Goodrich Cemetery Association directed the construction of an arch 18 feet high and 14 feet wide at the entrance of the cemetery. “Fundraising […]
By Gary Gould 810-452-2650 * ggould@mihomepaper.com Davison — The Michigan Court of Appeals granted the 67th District Court’s request for an injunction Nov. 15, putting a halt on Genesee County’s plans to begin closing the outlying courthouses while the matter is decided in Lansing. “The Court of Appeals has granted the District Court’s motion for […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Lois Robbins made a difference. A champion of the community’s natural treasures, a tireless activist for environmental protection and a volunteer extraordinaire died on Nov. 17 at her Brandon Township home. She was 94. “She would spend a lot of time in nature as a child,” said Bill […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 16, Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry Road, hosted their third annual “Sip & Shop.” The evening event attracted about 40 vendors and 500 shoppers for a local pre-holiday gathering. This year more than $4,000 was raised for the community. Andrea Hanks, Sip & Shop coordinator […]
By David Fleet Editor Livonia — A bid to return to the state finals for the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team fell short on Saturday as the Harper Woods Pioneers defeated the Martians 35-21 in the Division 4 state semi-final game at Franklin High School. The Martians were up 14-0 in the second quarter, the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Nov. 16, five Goodrich High School Seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports this fall. “Your dedication, hard work, and exceptional talents have not only elevated our sports programs but have also earned you the opportunity to continue your athletic journey at the next level,” said Rob […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — Stop chasing antlers. That’s the message from Chad Stewart, deer, elk and moose management specialist Michigan Department of Natural Resources to Michigan deer hunters. “Our harvest decisions we make between October and December can improve our deer herd, influence safety on our roads, support our farmers and benefit our […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Medstar, the preferred ambulance service for township and village 911 calls announced earlier this month its sixth consecutive zero deficiency accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services or CAAS. In the fall of 2021 both the township board of trustees and Village of Goodrich approve a […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —For former Brandon Township resident Ken Dockery the “call” to fast talking quips at livestock, estate and automobile sales is the culmination of a childhood experience manifested by his father. Dockery, 55, recently completed the bucket list item when he graduated from the Des Moines-based-World Wide College of Auctioneering during 80 […]