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 […]
Groveland Twp. — At 8:35 a.m., Nov. 29, Michigan State Troopers from the second district, responded to the 200 block of Grange Hall, Groveland Township after a passing motorist observed a vehicle in the ditch. Troopers stopped to check and discovered the driver still in the vehicle. The vehicle hood was cold and the driver had been there long enough where life […]
By David Fleet Editor Hunter Molyneux is home. The 14-year-old Flushing Middle School student received a new kidney on Nov. 17 at University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, a three year journey that rallied a community, friends and family in support. In 2011, Hunter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit — A stellar season that included the first state finals ever for the Goodrich Martians ended on a big stage at Ford Field with a 28-0 loss to the Grand Rapids South Christian Sailors. “It was a great experience for everyone, the players, coaches and community,” said Head Coach Tom […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Brandon girls varsity basketball team opened up their 2022 season with a come from behind 50-44 victory over the Almont Raiders on Tuesday night at Brandon. The Hawks got off to a fast start in front of the home crowd surging to an 11-6 lead after one quarter, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Aida Nassar, who worked with preschool students along with the summer program at Oaktree and Reid elementary schools, recently retired from the school district after more than 16 years. During the summer program at Oaktree, she planted a garden with students and at the end of the season they made their […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Sr. Anne Mary of the Trinity, O.P. (Barbara Jean Kearney) a co-foundress of Our Lady of Mt. Thabor Monastery, established in Groveland Township more than 50 years ago died Nov. 14. She was 90 years old. Sister’s parents William Joseph and Florence Anna (Seavers) predeceased her. Her brothers […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Walt Renn, a prominent local business owner for more than 40 years and community advocate died Nov. 19. He was 67. A Bad Axe native, at 17-years-old Walt enlisted in the Marines following high school in 1972. Because of his age, Walt’s brother Gunther signed him up for the service. After three-and a […]
By David Fleet Editor Rochester — One win to go. The Goodrich Martians (12-1) defeated the Riverview Pirates (12-1) 51-26 in the Division 4 semifinal game on Nov. 19 at Rochester High School, punching their ticket to the schools first state football finals on Nov. 25. At 7:30, the Martians will take on Grand Rapids […]
By David Fleet Editor Area voter turnout outpaced state numbers following a record-setting voting in the Nov. 8 midterm election. According to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson 58 percent of voters statewide turned out, which broke the turnout record for a midterm election. “Thousands of Republican, Democratic and independent election clerks and workers securely counted ballots through the day and night to […]