By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Tuesday night the Goodrich Martians Boys Basketball team defeated the Brandon Blackhawks 73-19 at Al Martus Gymnasium in a Flint Metro League matchup. GHS Soph. Drew Aagesen had 19 points, Sr. Parker LePla 18 points and Soph. Jensen LePla 16 en route to the win. On Wednesday, the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Grand Blanc — On Jan. 4 the Goodrich Lady Martians opened the new year with a win over the Grand Blanc Bobcats in a non conference game 55-39. The game was part of the annual Carmody Classic hosted by Grand Blanc. GHS Baylor Lauinger had 10 points, seven rebounds and seven […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oxford Twp. — A Flint man and convicted felon was named in a 19 count warrant issued Dec. 28 in the Christmas Eve slaying of a local clinical psychologist. Malik Letroy Webb, 29, was charged in the shooting death of Dr. Barbara Wolf, 71, of Oxford Township. Wolf was shot multiple […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The deadline for resumes to fill a vacancy Groveland Township Trustee is noon, Jan 6. During a special meeting Dec. 18, the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 3-0 to accept the resignation of Trustee Gina Muzzarelli. By law the township has 45 days to appoint a trustee […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — From a safe distance a handful of visitors to an area Oakland County Park could observe a pair of bald eagles nest and successfully produce fledglings. “I’ll be keeping an eye on that nest and look forward to seeing two or three tiny heads poking over the rim […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — As a lifelong collector of political memorabilia, Ortonville resident Ken Bush has assembled a remarkable collection of items including a George Washington inauguration pin to Abraham Lincoln Mourning cards to Dewey for President pins. While his collection gathered over 70 years features every president along with many political hopefuls, […]
Goodrich— The Goodrich Varsity Boys Bowling team took a break from Flint Metro League play over the holidays and took part in two tournaments. On Dec. 21, the Martians ventured to Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township for the prestigious 2024 Motor City Classic Bowl Swami tournament. “The field was full of some of the best […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association recently named All State football players from the 2024 season. From Divison #4 Goodrich High School First Team defense: Luke Alward, senior defensive back and Benjamin Sennabaum, senior defensive line. First Team offense Chase Burnett, senior running back; Max Macklem, senior wide receiver and […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — After years of planning and a significant cost hike, construction on a major multi-county sewer project has started. The Genesee County Drain Commission announced earlier this month they will begin to remove trees and trim in preparation for the Kearsley Creek Interceptor sewer project. Tree work along Irish […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey since November have stirred a variety of concerns for residents on the East coast of the United States. According to news reports the multitude of sightings over military areas along with other sensitive sites has prompted many to question the level […]