By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — In October 1942 Charles Gulf, then a 21-year-old along with a friend, traveled to Detroit and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. On May 28, Gulf was one of several area residents that participated in the annual flag retirement ceremony at the Ortonville Cemetery conducted by Boy Scout Troop 139 […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Twenty-nine years ago a historic downtown building took on a new identity that today is a landmark eatery with stellar dining and hometown atmosphere. Cranberries Café, 10250 Hegel Road which opened almost three decades ago in August 1994 thanks to the vision of area residents Patty and her late husband Mitchel Plant has been sold to Blondies Food & […]
By David Fleet Editor Flint — The Goodrich Varsity Boys Baseball team was unable to defend their Greater Flint Title on Memorial Day at Broome Park as the Powers Catholic team closed the door 2-0.. “Powers’ pitching was too powerful,” said Bob Foreback, Martian head coach. Powers Catholic pitchers no hit the Martians and struck […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Goodrich High School student Junior Ella Schell was named Virtual Student of the Month for May. Schell, 17 was recognized during the May School Board meeting. She travels nationwide for gymnastics and completed her three of her five virtual classes with As. Schell has competed in gymnastics for more […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Goodrich High School senior Shayla Hukill, was named Athlete of the Month for May. Hukill completed the 2023 Goodrich Varsity Tennis season with a perfect 9-0 record, winning every match. The only loss came in regional competition to Nortre Dame Prep. Hukill has played tennis competitively for about 10 years […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — A new era of development kicked off on Tuesday as township officials, along with Michigan State Police and other area leaders gathered for a groundbreaking of a new facility. Construction will begin this month of a new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment, the core of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 to accept an offer for the sale of property owned by the school district. In 2002, the Goodrich Board of Education purchased 50 acres of farmland, 11021 Coolidge Road between M-15 and East County line Road. At the time purchase the property was dedicated for future school use due to the strong prospect of rapid […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — It’s been 246 years since, Norman Phelps, Sr., a 14- year-old boy from Hebron County near Hartford Conn. volunteered into the service of the United States as a musician-fifer in the Militia of Connecticut. He would serve with the Connecticut Continental Line, encounter Gen. George Washington and live to […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— From 4-6 p.m., May 31, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale will host an Michigan Department of Transportation informational meeting regarding two projects on M-15. MDOT recently announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June 1 that will provide area drivers with a few new slow-downs. Replacement of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Wednesday night legendary Goodrich Baseball Coach Bob Foreback led his Martians nine on the home diamond for his last regular season game. Earlier this year, Foreback, who has skippered Goodrich Varsity baseball for 29 seasons, announced he will step down following the 2023 season. “I’d like to thank […]