By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —On March 25 the Truck Town Thunder Team #68, Brandon High School Robotics Team traveled to Troy Athens High School to compete at their second competition of the year. They finished qualification matches in fifth place out of 42 teams and made it through two rounds of playoffs with The Steel Armadillos Team #818, from Warren and The FEDS Team # […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — Pastor Ken Tison is home. At 6-years-old Tison first stepped into what was then Hillside Bible Church. After more than a half century, Tison will be the new Pastor bringing years of experience in the ministry. “It was always a blessing to be here,” said Tison. “Values are important to us here. One of my values is […]
By David Fleet Editor Ithaca, NY — Noah Keller shined as a four year starter for the Goodrich Martian Varsity Baseball team. That same brilliance is now showing as a collegiate. Keller, a freshman left-handed pitcher for the Cornell University Big-Red was stellar in the rubber match of a three-game series with Yale, tallying his […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 20, the Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 to approve resolution after a settlement for $600 million with Juul Labs regarding the impact of vaping on students. The district’s share of the settlement will be $34,997 with 30 percent for attorney’s fees. “The settlement is based on enrollment and number of buildings size,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. — On March 17, Shannon Precision Fastener officially opened the 170,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near McClelland Road and I-75. In September 2021, Madison Heights-based Shannon Precision Fastener began construction of the fastener manufacturing facility just north of Groveland Township. When at full capacity this summer, the new […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — When high school students return to class following spring break a new layer of security will be waiting. On Monday night, the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 approving a Premier Security Solutions Staffing Pilot program to begin. The pilot program will include two staff at a cost $32 hour per who will be posted at […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — About 1920, Ortonville Blacksmith Irvin Williams’ shop was located on the south side of Mill Street west of Kearsley Creek. Irvin’s father, Carl Williams, was located on the north side of Mill Street east of Kearsley Creek. Irvin shod horses and traveled to farms for work, while Carl was […]
By David Fleet Editor East Lansing— The Lady Martians quest for a state title ended in the high school girls state semifinals on March 17. The Frankenmuth Eagles defeated the Goodrich Martians 37-30 in the Division 2 MHSAA State Semifinals at the Jack Breslin Event Center on the campus of Michigan State University. A defensive […]
By David Fleet Editor Lake Orion —A fourth quarter rally was not enough for the Goodrich Martians Boys Varsity Basketball team (22-5) as the Ferndale Eagles (19-8) took the Division 2 quarter-final meeting at Lake Orion High School 71-66 “We played well enough to win the game,” said Martian Veteran Head Coach Gary Barns following the game. “I’m […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — For millions of people nationwide, having access to reliable high-speed internet is just not a reality. The day-to-day tasks—such as learning and working—relying on broadband access is a necessity. In February, the township created by board voted for a Citizen’s Advisory Committee for High Speed Access. The scope of the committee will be […]