By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Let the voting begin on Oct. 26 when voters statewide can head to the polls for the 2024 General election. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — For more than 170 years Amos Orton’s gristmill has stood along Mill Street near the center of Ortonville. Over the years a multitude of farmers, workers and townsfolk have passed through the doors of the historic building. If the walls of the Old Mill could speak there would certainly […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— The yearly audit ending March 31, 2024 was presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka on Oct. 14. “You all do a great job,” said Palka. The township reported $1,796,090 in total revenues which includes state $681,894; interest, rents $490.548; taxes $348,314; licenses, […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Back in the 1980s, Emery Bennett found himself at odds with Atlas Township board policies and ran for office. “I felt I wanted a chance to try to make a difference,” recalled Bennett who will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 1. “Over the years I did what […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— On Oct. 21, the Atlas Township Board recognized Trustee Barry June for his many years of service to the community. “Barry has served in many roles at the township,” said Township Supervisor Jim Busch. “He’s been a leader, mentor and board of trustees for many years, steering the township.” […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fenton — The Fenton Tigers had no answers for a dominate Goodrich Martian ground game on Saturday night tallying 386 yards on 56 carries to take home a Metro League Championship 42-3 at Fenton High School. The 2022 Metro League champion Martians (7-1) had the ball six times, and scored touchdowns […]
Lake Fenton — On Oct. 16 the Lady Martians completed the sweep of three Flint Metro League Jamborees this season at Lake Fenton. “There is no secret to their success, they love each other, they respect each other, they work hard together and rarely miss practice,” said Head Coach Al Warden. “All 14 of them […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Swartz Creek — Brandon Blackhawk Damian Watton set the pace with 188 yards of offense and 3 TDs behind stellar offensive-line play en route to a 35-19 win at Swartz Creek on Oct. 18. The win marked the Blackhawks ninth consecutive trip to the playoffs. The Blackhawks took a 22-19 lead […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Brandon Blackhawk #7 Nolan Wood was taken down in the box on an obvious scoring opportunity and Goodrich was given a red card with just over 15 minutes left in the game. Blackhawk #4 Senior Colin McKinney kept a cool head and capitalized on the penalty kick, securing […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Laingsburg — The sun is currently rather rambunctious and that activity has been on display. The Northern Lights or aurora borealis, which are typically reserved for areas nearer the poles has dipped farther south much to the pleasure and curiosity of those which happen to be night sky gazers. Kevin Kacan, […]