By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— In a Flint Metro League crossover game Tuesday night, the Brandon Lady Blackhawks defeated Kearsley by the final score of 48-35. After a sluggish start in the second of back-to-back games to start the week, the Blackhawks outscored their opponents 29-7 in the second and third quarters to pull […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Several residents along the 10000 block of Ridge Road have expressed concern over upcoming county road work that includes the removal of several trees, including a century old white oak tree. “The tree is not dying, it’s just very old,” said Dawn Robb, a Ridge Road resident. “We’d […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— Ask Louise Hutchins the secret to a century of life and her answer is simple: “Keep busy.” Louise, the grandmother of Atlas Township resident and Atlas Real Estate owner Jeff Dawley, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Dec. 19 with friends and family. Louise was born the second youngest child of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The number of unmarked burials in two township cemeteries is significant. Last month, representatives from Marquette-based Trimedia Environmental & Engineering began the process of mapping the graves at the historic Atlas and Horton cemeteries. In September, the township board of trustees, at a cost of $21,000 approved the company […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —On Dec. 5, Mike Stewart debuted as the Brandon High School Varsity Boys Basketball Coach in the home opener against Flint Metro League Conference foe Fenton. “I’m excited about being the head coach at Brandon High School,” said Stewart. Stewart has been the varsity basketball coach at both Lake […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Nov. 28, Goodrich Senior Macy Polasek, was recognized as Martian Athlete of the Month. Polasek, 17, was a diver on the Warhawks Girls Swim team, a combination of Goodrich and Brandon swimmers. Polasek, who competes on the 1 meter springboard, was a state qualifier in 2020 and 2022; Flint […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— Fenton 66-53. On Nov. 5, the Blackhawks opened the 2022-23 season at home with a 66-53 loss to the Fenton Tigers. BHS Sr. Guard #5 Joey Norris led the way for the Blackhawks with 12 points, BHS Jr. Guard #32 Drew Hickmott 9, and BHS Jr. Guard #30 Brody […]
GHS Sr. #5 Andrew Hamilton goes for the ball versus South Christian Sailors on Nov. 25 during the MHSAA Division 4 State Football Finals at Ford Field. Photo: Kim Eaton, Z10 Sports.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—There’s changes at the top. On Monday night the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 to accept the resignation of Superintendent Wayne Wright and hire high school principal Mike Baszler as his replacement effective Jan. 31, 2023. At the same time that Wright was brought in as interim, the Board of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 8, Santa Claus will return to Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Santa is expected to be seeking both the naughty and nice during the evening. “The annual downtown Christmas event will be bigger and more festive than ever this year,” said Jenny McKenzie, event coordinator “There’s plenty […]