By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The Michigan Renaissance Festival 12600 Dixie Hwy. concluded its 42 year on Oct. 3 following a year of closure in 2020 due to the pandemic. The hiatus however, did not appear to deter a mass return of visitors to Hollygrove for the late summer event. But, township officials say […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-On Sept. 1, Fr. Craig Marion, 43, was appointed new pastor at St. Anne, 825 S. Ortonville Road. He replaces Fr. Gerry Frawley who retired after 13 years. A Madison Heights native and 1996 Lamphere High School graduate, Marion studied business at Oakland Community College and Walsh College where he […]
By David Fleet Editor From Kazakhstan on the eastern boarder of China and Russia through nine time zones, 6,000 miles and a host of cultural differences Dana Akhmeden arrived in Goodrich. “Coming to the United States is my childhood dream,” said Dana, 16. “I watched movies of the United States, learned about the country and […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Nov. 2, voters in the Goodrich School District will head to the polls to decide on a renewal of the schools operating millage. If approved, the proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate not exceeding 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Funding for a mile section of Green Road on the township Goodrich boarder moved one step closer last month. On Sept. 20 the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to apply for a Michigan Department of Transportation Small Urban grant to provide $385,000 for the partial funding of Green […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Mike Baszler, high school principal announced that Senior Ashley Brown has received a letter of commendation for her scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This test is a national recognized assessment that all juniors in Goodrich participate each fall. This assessment is not only […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 7-0 vote on Monday night the school board of trustees accepted an audit from Lewis & Knopf for the 2020-2021 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by principal Jeffrey Sabolish. The district ended the 2020-21 fiscal year with a general fund balance of 18 percent or […]
By David Fleet Editor In 1952, Harry Truman was president, gasoline cost 52 cents and a loaf of bread was 19 cents. That same year Ortonville and Goodrich played football. While plenty has changed since facemask-less leather helmets ruled —today the Brandon-Goodrich game is a yearly event as the Martians are now part of the […]
The Detroit Lions have named Brad Zube of Brandon High School the week four recipient of the 2021 High School Football Coach of the Week Program. Zube’s Blackhawks defeated Flint Metro League opponent Clio 55-0 to move their record to 4-0 on the season. Currently, Brandon is ranked #5 in Division 4. “It’s very humbling […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to join the Flint Area Narcotics Group. Ann Marie Moore, township treasurer was absent with notice. The 2021-2022 membership dues for the township are $10,581.95 which will now be part of the township police budget. The amount is based on […]