Goodrich Theatre trifecta of one act plays

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Goodrich High School is putting on a night of one act plays Nov. 8-11. The show consists of three, one act productions: Tell-Tale Heart, The Gift of the Magi and Tracks. “It’s more opportunities for students to act,” said director Steven Mitchell, who directs the show ‘Tracks.’ Lindsey Carlisle is […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

ATLAS TOWNSHIP GENESEE COUNTY 2019-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE The Atlas Township Board of Trustees will hold a public needs hearing on the use of its 2019-2021 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. located at the Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. […]

Letters to the editor Nov. 3

O.A.T.S. Haunted Barn Dear Editor, On Saturday evening Brandon Middle School students, parents and teachers turned the O.A.T.S. barn into a Halloween wonderland. Each classroom adopted a stall and decorated it for our 2nd Annual Haunted Barn. Children from around the area enjoyed trick or treating, arts and crafts, and interacting with our horses, pig, […]

District adds security guard

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At a special meeting of Oct. 25, the board of education voted 7-0 to contract a security guard from Premier Security for the high school main entrance. “We have retired police at all of the buildings other than the high school,” said district superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “The […]

Tis the season’ for giving OCEF seeking donations

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- November has arrived and as many look forward to the holidays, Ortonville Community Emergency Fund seeks help to make both Thanksgiving and Christmas more joyous celebrations for those in need in this community. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will assist families this holiday season and is currently accepting […]

Patricia Smith

SMITH, PATRICIA ANN of Caro, formerly of Ortonville.  Died October 29, 2018.  She was 61. Born December 30, 1956 in Goodrich, Michigan to Eileen (nee: Frick) and the late Bill Bradley. She married Truman E. Smith on February 9, 2007 in White Cloud, Michigan.  She is survived by her loving husband, Truman; five children, Stephen […]

District OKs contract, raises

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During a special meeting on Oct. 25, the board of education voted 7-0 to approve the yearly contracts for the Brandon Education Association and the Brandon Administrators Association. The contracts both include a 2 percent pay increase. “We are pleased to be able to offer another positive contract […]

Leonore Bass

BASS, Leonore M.; of Clarkston; passed away at home on October 27, 2018; age 88; preceded in death by her husband George; mother of Randee (Steven) Schneider, Loren (Nancy Eubanks) Bass, Barry (Danita) Bass, Linda Bass & Adrienne (Troy Cubero) Bass; grandma of Cory, Aron, Emma, Halley, Olivia, Madelyn, Austin & Gillian. Leonore owned & […]

Raquel Diaz

DIAZ, RAQUEL of Goodrich.  Died October 28, 2018.  She was 75.  Born November 4, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Manuel and Guadalupe (nee; Beltran) Negrete.  She married Benito Diaz on May 8, 1961 in Waterford, Michigan.  She is survived by her loving husband, Benito; two daughters, Rachelle (Scott) Crane and Tina (Jeff) […]

Blackhawks win first league crown

Blackhawks win first league crown

Blackhawk Head Coach Brad Zube gets a Gatorade shower and celebrates a 34-27 win over Swartz Creek on Oct. 19 ending the regular season as Flint Metro League Co-Champions. Photo by Mo Voyer. By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- Blackhawk Head Coach Brad Zube left Friday night’s football game with Swartz Creek with two accomplishments—the […]