By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — It’s been two decades since Grand Blanc Businessman and Waterford native Randy Wise purchased the long-time local Ford dealership at 968 Ortonville Road. Since then, the strong response from the community coupled with continued investment has established the Randy Wise-Ford team as northern Oakland and southern Genesee counties […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Rochester Hills — One win to go. GHS #25 Chase Burnett rushed for three touchdowns and the Martian defense held the Harper Woods Pioneers to just 48 yards on the ground as Goodrich punched their ticket to the state finals with a 28-14 win on Nov. 23 at Stoney Creek-Rochester. It […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp — With about four days remaining in the firearm deer season which opened statewide on Nov. 15, the deer harvest lagged by about 30,000 behind the 2023 numbers, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Locally, Lapeer County hunters reported 1,974 deer harvested; Genesee County 1,151 deer tagged […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 26, eight Goodrich High School student-athletes for the class of 2025 signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Layla Jordan will attend The Ohio State University for track & field, and cross country and study biomedical engineering. Layla is the daughter of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — In the spring of 2020 a global pandemic was declared due to COVID-19. While the health of millions was impacted, the economy on a variety of levels was also shaken. At the core, businesses were rocked as supply chains were altered, consumers were often jarred from visiting traditional brick […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com All closures on I-75 from M-15 to the Genesee County line have been opened. The freeway is open to three lanes in each direction and all ramps are open. Rolling shoulder closures remain as traffic control devices are removed from the site. Work is expected to resume in early March 2025. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In September on Mount Desert Island near Bar Harbor, Maine a 14 year, 1,310 mile trek came to an end for Brandon Township runner Randy Purol. “Running is way more mental than physical,” said Purol, 52. “Train your mind, not just your legs, it is way, way too easy to stop.” Purol recently completed his […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to appoint Jim Lusty and Greg Thurk to the Township Planning Commission for a three year term from Dec. 1 to Nov. 30, 2027. Joel Mallery was appointed to the Township Zoning Board of Appeals for a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Restoration to a century and half year old village landmark could begin this spring. The historic Goodrich Ladies Library Museum, 10219 Hegel Road is showing its age and is in need of significant repairs. Earlier this year the Goodrich Village Council authorized H2A Architects to conduct a feasibility study of […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Orion Twp. — A massive explosion at the Keatington New Town Condominiums on Tuesday evening destroyed at least one condominium and heavily damaged several others, authorities said. Two people with critical injuries were transported to the hospital, and a couple more individuals sustained minor injuries, said Orion Township Fire Chief […]