Brandon Township resident Shelly Klanke was sentenced before Judge Steven Andrews on Nov. 4 to 18 months probation for her part in an assault with a dangerous weapon on her husband. Terms of the sentence include regular alcohol and drug testing, and participation in a mental health program. Klanke, 43, and township resident Michael Boadway, […]
For more than a decade, Kyle Helmle has participated in scouting. From Tiger Cub to Cub Scout to Boy Scout, the Brandon youth amassed a laundry list of accomplishments reflected not only in 19 of 20 badges, but also with an impressive record of hiking adventures including a 90-mile hike around Isle Royale, climbing 9,000 […]
The Goodrich Varsity Skeet team needs a shot in the arm. During the past years the National Rife Association has helped sponsor the school team which includes about 40 student members. The NRA, grant is used by the team to purchase ear and eye protection, ammunition and vests along with a variety of equipment needed […]
Atlas Twp.- A pair of crashes on M-15 last week has area law enforcement stepping up patrols. At about 6:28 p.m., Oct. 30, Genesee County Sheriff deputies responded to M-15 and Hill Lane for a two-car accident. According to police reports, a 2004 Chevrolet van was traveling northbound on M-15, driven by a 57-year-old Ortonville […]
Both the Brandon Blackhawks and Goodrich Martians sent runners to the Cross Country State Finals at Michigan International Speedway on Nov 1. Martian freshman Fiodor Kessler finished 96th of 252 runners in the Division II boys final. Kessler was one of 20 freshmen in the 5K race. He ended the race fifth among freshmen with […]
It’s what Vicki Douglas didn’t hear that troubled her. After returning to work in January 2007 following the death of her 19-year-old son, Douglas made several phone calls to her younger son, a junior at Goodrich High School, only to get his voice mail. ‘He did not answer his phone after school was out’I was […]
The Atlas Township Fire Department along with the Brandon, Davison City, Grand Blanc Township and Groveland Township fire departments, responded to a house fire on Green Road between Ridge and Gale roads at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. Atlas Township Fire Chief Fred Forys reported that three individuals were home when the blaze started and […]
The votes are in and it’s Obama. That’s the results from more 440 Goodrich Middle School students who voted in OneVote 2008’an event for young people from coast-to-coast to experience casting their vote for president. While the results nationwide were not available by press time, the tally from Goodrich Middle School was reported on Tuesday. […]
Groveland Twp.-The Wireless Zone has marched into town. Just before Joe and Laura Bommarito opened the Verizon Wireless Zone store in Bueche’s Plaza, 250 N. Ortonville Road, Suite A, last month they helped sponsor the inaugural Brandon Marching Band Festival at the Brandon Activities Complex. ‘We support the local community,? said Joe, who donated $1,200 […]
Goodrich-For the past three years, Goodrich High School Principal David St. Aubin has delegated assignments to the teaching staff. Now he’s about to get an assignment of his own. St. Aubin will put aside his education career and join the ranks of the U.S. Army for active duty. ‘I’ve been given a ‘tasker,? basically a […]