BRANDON TOWNSHIP – The snow is blowing and a wisp of cabin fever is knocking at the door. Wow Tan owner Tim McIlrath has the prescription to combat the winter blues. He suggests painting Caribbean gold over the winter blahs. “Indoor tanning lifts your spirits,” said McIlrath. “Laying in a warm tanning booth makes people […]
The Greater Ortonville Chamber of Commerce is planning a second Business Expo for Thursday, May 1, and wants to give local businesses a head start in registering for the event. Building off the success of the first expo, which had 64 businesses participate, the chamber believes spring will be an even better time for businesses […]
Damage to property At 5:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, a report of damaged property was made at a house at Redbud Lane and Fir Street. A large bush in the front yard was broken at the ground level. The complainant needed a report filed for insurance purposes. Theft from vehicle At 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. […]
The following is a shortened version of a story offered by Promise Keepers speaker Steve Farrar: A man came home from work after a difficult day, looking forward to crashing. His wife reminded him, however, that they had a commitment that evening. The man grudgingly agreed to attend, saying he needed a quick shower and […]
Dear Editor, Letter to the Editor: I, along with others, agree with Fritz Wolf about the Goodrich school board naming the new high school auditorium after Superintendent Raymond H. Green without asking the public [“Board should have asked people,” Letters to the Editor, Feb. 3]. When the new elementary was built, there were several names […]
GOODRICH- The Martian Hockey team has hit some rough patches in the season, but are keeping their chins up nonetheless. “We are really looking forward to the end of the season and to districts,” Coach Bob Briscoe said. “We have gone through some team turmoil, and have just lost our captain, so the group has […]
GOODRICH- The Martian Hockey team has hit some rough patches in the season, but are keeping their chins up nonetheless. “We are really looking forward to the end of the season and to districts,” Coach Bob Briscoe said. “We have gone through some team turmoil, and have just lost our captain, so the group has […]
GOODRICH- The Martians have bounced back from some devastating losses over the past few weeks with a win over GAC Blue division Bentley. Goodrich was glad for the 82-63 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, having come off a close loss to New Lothrop on Jan. 31. In the Martians victory Kori Garman dominated with 30 […]
BRANDON- The Blackhawk hoopsters saw their first league loss on Jan. 31, as they fell to the Lapeer East Eagles at home. The loss dropped the Hawks to second in the Metro League, with a 5-1 record. East leads the league with 6-0. Bouncing back, the Brandon boys took a non-league win over visiting Fowlerville […]
BRANDON- The Hawks increased their record to 4-5 in the Flint Metro League as they took down Lapeer West on Monday, Feb. 3. In the win Alicia Bugg set for 33 assists, while Katie McCabe had 11 kills. Katie Ruger-Valls had 10 kills. The Blackhawks hold an 8-26-3 overall record. Next up for the Hawks […]