Groveland Township could lose several thousand in tax revenues if some state lawmakers have their way. Following the recent push to balance the state budget, state officials, including Governor Jennifer Granholm had considered cutting the “payments in lieu of taxes” (PILTs) to those local governments whose boundaries contain state land. The Michigan Department of Natural […]
Brandon Twp – Although not a mandated requirement, the township board held a public hearing for the proposed Seymour Lake Park. More than 30 residents turned out on Wed. Sept. 3, to voice their concerns about developing 60 acres of township owned property into a utility type recreational park. At issue to the residents is […]
In a hard-fought soccer contest between two neighboring schools, perhaps it was appropriate the game ended in a tie. The visiting Goodrich Martians rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the second half against Brandon Sept. 2, and took a 4-3 lead with ten minutes left. However, the Blackhawks scored one more goal before the end […]
Brandon schools – At $2 a meal, Brandon schools lunches are a bargain for a nutritionally balanced meal. Yet less than half of the district’s 3,000 students purchase school lunches. Suzanne Evenson, director of food services at Brandon schools said students who do chose the school entrees’ are getting top notch nutrition. “We stick by […]
The Goodrich football team had their chances to win against host Richmond, but a couple of key plays late spelled the difference. Travis Pietrykowski rushed for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead Richmond past Goodrich 27-14 in opening-game action Aug. 28. The two teams were deadlocked at 14 heading into the final period when Pietrykowski scored […]
Despite nearly 300 combined yards rushing by Derek Foyt and Nate Perry, the Brandon football team fell just short in their season opener Aug. 28. Host Mt. Morris scored the game-winning touchdown with about five minutes left to defeat the Blackhawks 26-21. The Blackhawks faced a tough challenge in Mt. Morris (1-0), who went 7-3 […]
•In-line Hockey: Our fall In-line Hockey games will be held on the basketball courts at Sherman Village Park on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 1. Eight to ten-year-olds play from 6-7 p.m. Eleven to thirteen-year-olds play from 7-8 p.m. This is subject to change based on registration numbers. The cost is $35 for […]
If the Aug. 28 Cavalier Classic is any indication, the Goodrich girls cross-country team will be a force to be reckoned with this season. Kayla O’Mara, one-half of a pair of highly touted freshman competitors for the Martians, won the girls meet at the invite, held at Carmen-Ainsworth High School, with a time of 19:06. […]
Junior Brad Lawrence and sophomore Trevor DeWitt led the Brandon boys cross-country team to a solid finish at the Carman-Ainsworth Cavalier Classic Aug. 28. The Blackhawks finished with 309 points in the Division II-III segment of the invitational, good for fifth place overall out of nine teams. Powers Catholic took first overall with 35 points, […]
Brandon Varsity Sports Sept. 8 Boys Soccer vs. Linden (A) 7 p.m. Sept. 9 Girls Basketball vs. Roch. Adams(H) 7 p.m. Girls Tennis vs. Fenton (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 10Boys Soccer vs. Oxford (A) 5 p.m. Sept. 11Girls Basketball vs. Lapeer E. (A) 7 p.m. Girls Tennis vs. Lapeer East (A) 4 p.m. Boys Golf […]