‘Out of the sea, wish I could be, part of that world’

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Goodrich High School is going under the sea. At 7 p.m., March 20-22, and 2 p.m., on March 23, Goodrich High School Theatre is putting on a production of “The Little Mermaid.” “As we were searching for the perfect musical, we wanted to find a show that would not […]

Goodrich man killed in I-75 multi-car pile up

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Independence Twp. — A Goodrich man was killed in a multi-car pile up crash on I-75 in Independence Township on March 11. According to Michigan State Police, the left two lanesa of southbound I-75 was blocked by Oakland County Road Commission near Sashabaw Road, leaving the right lane open and traffic […]

BGYA launches ‘Soar Above It’ grant program

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is launching their Soar Above It grant for area organizations who would like to host a program pertaining to mental health and wellness. “Students face many pressures that can affect their mental health,” said Matt Jenkins, Ortonville DDA Director and chairman of the BGYA Family […]

Gladys Parker

PARKER, Gladys Pauline – Age 75, of Ortonville, formerly of Flint, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Gladys was born December 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Walter and Eva (Smith) Zimmerman. Gladys graduated from Flint Northern […]

Public Notice: Groveland Twp.

SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 3/10/2025 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Board Minutes Twp /Fire Meeting 2/10/25 Public Hearings Approved Budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year NEW BUSINESS Approved Freedom of Information Act Coordinator Discussed Foreclosure Prevention Approved MAMC Education Day Approved School Tax Agreement […]

Richard Noell

NOELL, RICHARD ALAN of Pontiac, died on March 9, 2025. He was 80. Richard was born on February 12, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan. Son of Joseph Andrew and Jean (nee: Somerville) Noell. Beloved husband of Linda (nee: Keller) Noell. Dear father of Karyn Hansen, Sandy Hansen, Dianne (Sid) Cox and the late Michael Keller. Father-in-law […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

PUBLIC NOTICE TO BRANDON TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OWNERS Brandon Township Noxious Weed Ordinance # 43, Sec. 18-19 through 18-27, requires property owners to destroy noxious weeds before they reach seedbearing stage, to prevent such weeds from perpetuating themselves and to prevent such weeds from becoming a detriment to the public health, and further to maintain all […]

It’s about time

It’s about time

Meílani and Usiel at Oakwood Elementary learning how to change clocks for Daylight Saving Time, which begins on March 9. Spring forward one hour. Photo: Patrick McAbee.

Mary Ann Moore

Mary Ann Moore was born September  6th, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, to Treffley and Teresa Myers.  She passed away peacefully on Saturday December 21, 2024. She is survived by her four children, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three siblings, and many friends and extended family.

OCEF Easter food collection begins

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — In 2024 Ortonville Community Emergency Fund members packed Easter bags at St. Anne for 63 families and 168 people. It’s 2025 and the need remains. OCEF food donations are being accepted until noon April 12 for this year’s Easter distribution, and can be dropped off at St. Anne […]