By David Fleet Editor Lake Fenton — On Sept. 8, the Goodrich Martian Varsity Football (3-0) team defeated the Lake Fenton Blue Devils (2-1) 34-15 in a Flint Metro League battle. The Martians raced out to a 20-2 halftime lead and tacked on two touchdowns in the second quarter. “We controlled the line of scrimmage,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— On Sept. 5, Western Oakland Transportation Authority will now provide services for the Village of Holly along with Holly, Rose and Groveland townships The expansion is a result of the 2022 Oakland County Transit Millage which enables Oakland County residents to experience more access to transit services in areas […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — An historical local church has a new name and pastor. On Aug. 1, Sean Barton was appointed pastor of the renamed Ortonville Village Church formally the Ortonville United Methodist Church. Change is nothing new to Pastor Barton. Barton, a Denville, NJ, native and a 1987 graduate of Huntington Station […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — The stories vary greatly, the results are all too similar. Army Veteran Dennis Hoffman has been a member of the Ortonville VFW since 1985 and is the current commander. Over those years the needs of veterans have changed, but one remains constant. “The need for assistance due to […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— Earlier this year Atlas Township formed the Citizens Advisory Committee for High Speed Access. The scope of the committee is to take a grass-roots approach to not only bring internet access to all areas of the township and Village of Goodrich but make it reliable and strong. Since forming the committee, chaired by […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— The Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team defeated the Linden Eagles 45-28, in a Flint Metro League on Aug. 31 at Goodrich. The Martians rolled up 378 yards of offense with 304 yards on the ground and 74 yards in the air. The Martian defense held the Eagles to 342 total […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The Goodrich Girls Golf Team have kicked off the 2023 campaign with wins over Linden, Lake Fenton and Flushing to move their record to 3-0 in league play. “This years Lady Martians have their sights set on returning as league champions and a solid chance of bringing home a […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 31, the Brandon Blackhawks Varsity Football team dropped their home opener 17-14 to the Avondale Yellow Jackets. “Tough loss,” said Head Coach Brad Zube. “I was very proud of our effort, we certainly had our chances. This was a very physical game.” BHS Junior #9 Lance Briolat […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — When Fred Waybrant applied for the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation Director opening in 1999 there were 17 applications for the job. “In addition to sport activities, there was also discussion during the interview about building a township park,” said Waybrant. “I had built baseball and soccer fields over my career. I had capability to help make a […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Earlier this summer the Michigan Department Of Transportation began two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township. Replacement of the Cummings Drain culvert between Maple and Hill roads along with the Paddison Drain culvert between Kipp and Horton roads are currently under construction. The culverts are being replaced simultaneously and to maintain traffic, temporary signals allowing one lane […]