By Madeline Campbell mcampbell@mihomepaper.com Genesee Cty. — Work aimed at improving internet for 400,000 Genesee County residents has begun. NextGenesee, a partnership between the county and Merit Network, has launched a countywide survey which will help the county and organizations better understand the challenges faced by residents in accessing quality, high-speed internet and participating in the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Blackhawks Varsity Football team dominated the Clio Mustangs on homecoming 56-12 with a balanced attack on the ground and in the air Sept. 27. “Always nice to win homecoming,” said Head Coach Brad Zube. “Everyone got to play. We got great contributions from multiple players.” The […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Shepherd — On Sept. 28, Shepherd High School hosted 18 schools and 2,810 High School runners at the Shepherd Bluejay invite. The Lady Martians continued their dominance this season and finished first of 33 schools, led by Sophomore Alisia Ottinger 18:59 who finish 19th overall; Freshmen Kayla Schellenbarger 19:04 was second […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Martian Max Macklem tallied the first touchdown and his teammates followed for 48 points en route to a 48-6 homecoming victory for the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team over the Owosso Trojans on Sept. 27. Since dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth the Martians have now rolled out […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— From 8-9 a.m, Sept. 30, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville will host Wendy Block, senior vice president of business advocacy from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Block will discuss the wages, tips and paid leave decision from the Michigan Supreme Court, and the ramifications for businesses. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On Sept 23, the board of trustees of Goodrich Area Schools accepted an audit from Flint based-Lewis & Knopf for the 2023-2024 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by Allen Gamble. The district ended the fiscal year with a general fund balance of $5,486,106 up from $4,580,989 in the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— Local hunter Elliot Vantine reported a close encounter from his ladder stand when a young buck still in velvet passed under during the recent Liberty-Youth Hunt earlier this month. While Vantine passed on the whitetail it was a fall ritual soon to be played over and over by hunters […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich School Board introduced Robin Rees as the new school district nurse. “Robin has a long background as a school nurse,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. “Our district is looking for that guidance. Modern day school nurses have a new understanding regarding plans that they can add […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Clio — It took the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team about 13 minuets, 10 possessions and 16 plays, seven of those for touchdowns to stifle Flint Metro League foe Clio Mustangs 64-8. The Martians have tallied three wins after dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth. The ship appears to have been […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Both teams appeared pretty even, but when it was all said and done, the Blue Devils scored the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter on a one-yard scamper by Camden Fray to earn the 28-22 victory. The Blackhawks trailed 14-7 at half and tied the game in the […]