By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Through a mini-grant, on Monday, Medstar Ambulances donated an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to Atlas Township at the Goodrich Library, 10237 Hegel Road. Following the presentation about 30 area residents participated in training at the Atlas Township Fire Department. Medstar Ambulance recognizes community AED placement as the most important […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Last week nine boats set out on a two lap tour of the Brandon swimming pool. Only three returned. Duct tape, cardboard and a swimming pool were part of the 16th annual cardboard race boat physics project that was all about staying dry and staying afloat. Brandon High […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On April 24, the Brandon Blackhawks and Goodrich Martians Varsity Baseball teams took their rivalry to the diamond and split a doubleheader at Brandon. In the first game, GHS Jordan Conn was the only Goodrich player to get a hit but the Martians were able to capitalize on […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — At 6 p.m., April 27 the Atlas Township Citizen High Speed Internet Committee will be hosting an interactive seminar to gather information for the State of Michigan High Speed Internet Office also known as MIHI. The information gathered will help the MIHI Office develop and roll out the […]
By David Fleet Editor Boston — On April 17, Randy Purol stood in a light rain downtown Hopkinton , Mass. about 25 miles west of Boston. The 50-year-old, Brandon Township resident was assigned to Wave 2/Corral 5 at the start of the 127th Boston Marathon. “The first ten miles of the race is packed, shoulder-to-shoulder with […]
By David Fleet Editor Washington D.C. — It was a plan hatched by the 19th U.S. President Rutherford Hayes and wife Lucy who opened the White House grounds in 1878 to area children who yoked together seeking a new area to play rolling their Easter Eggs. The White House lawn was provided by the president […]
By David Fleet Editor Hadley Twp.— The Ortonville Recreation Area on the banks of Big Fish Lake once again hosted hundreds of scouts for their annual “Hike in the Boonies” on April 15, however, this year’s event took the youth further off the beaten path than ever before. The event was modified to Lost in the Boonies: 2023 a challenge in […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— Goodrich High School’s C.A.R.E.S. Club sponsored a Color Run/Walk this past Sunday, April 16 At 2 p.m., April 16 the Goodrich Middle School C.A.R.E.S. Club sponsored a Color Run/Walk. More than 30 participants participated in a 1.3 mile course which included four color stations to blast the runners with […]
By David Fleet Editor Ovid-Elsie — On April 15, the Martian Varsity Baseball team traveled to Ovid-Elsie and swept a double header. In game one the Martians won 13-1 and 10-5 in the nightcap. The highlight of the day was Carson Raether hitting for the cycle. “A cycle is very rare in high school baseball,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Having amassed a state title, five trips to the state semifinals, regional, district and league championships with two school districts spanning 37 seasons, a girls softball coaching icon is on the cusp of another milestone. As of Wednesday, Goodrich Softball Coach Don Peters is just four wins away from 1,000 victories. “It’s been a privilege to coach, I’m grateful and blessed,” said Peters. […]