By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Washington DC — Despite a last hour decision to relocate the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States indoors, a former Goodrich Martian and current Michigan State Senator said the swearing-in remained an historic event. Sen. Jim Runestad (R- 23rd District) who grew up in Atlas […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After more than 45 years as a firefighter, Atlas Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen still recalls a poolside incident early in his career. “My first save with CPR was a 2-year-old little girl in Brandon,” said Bullen. “I happened to be at the right place at the right […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night Atlas Township hosted a public hearing on the five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first ever for the township. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the plan with a few minor additions. Copies of the plan are available a the township hall as well […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Warhawks the Brandon-Goodrich Swim & Dive team raced against Fighting Irish of Notre Dame Preparatory at Brandon High School Jan. 21. The Irish defeated the Warhawks 114-47. “The boys posted seven new personal bests,” said Warhawks Head Coach Ryne Drogemuller after the meet. “They placed second in […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Fenton — On Jan. 22 the Goodrich Martian Varsity Wrestling team competed in a dual meet with Owosso and Fenton at Fenton High School in Flint Metro League competition. The Martians were defeated by Fenton 49-15 and victorious over Owosso 52-23. The Martians improved to 8-9 overall and 7-4 in the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Roundabouts are in the mix at two busy intersections. The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently in the early stages of design for roundabouts on Grange Hall Road in Groveland and Holly townships. The project includes replacing the current unsignalized intersections at I-75 and Grange Hall Road. “There […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night, the Township Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to appoint Keith Wiederhold as trustee. Wiederhold was selected from a field of 11 candidates that had applied for the opening following the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli in December. The township accepted resumes for the position until […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — From 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan 22 the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. will host Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light. Registration required. Kamryn Marck shares stories of female lighthouse keepers on the Great Lakes. She shares stories of childhood experiences at Michigan lighthouses, which led to […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The Mines of Oakland are moving forward. Recently Oxford-based Dunaskiss Consulting and Development, applied for and secured approval on behalf of Groveland Township for the Detroit Regional Partnership’s (DRP) Verified Industrial Program (VIP). This program, funded by the State of Michigan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, aims […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to appoint Dan Crimmins as a new planning commissioner. Crimmins replaced Neil Loughlin who recently stepped down after serving since June 2019. Crimmins has been a township resident for 30 years and recently retired. A Monroe County native, […]