By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com In 1965 “The Sound of Music’ was released, Al Kaline hit .281 for the Detroit Tigers and the sweet aroma of simmering maple sap coupled with a wood fire spread across the woodlands of southern Brandon Township. In February Dale Bond’s Sugarbush, a late winter ritual on that site for six […]
Davisburg — Classrooms across Oakland County will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their talents for the 2025 Oakland County Fair, July 11-20, The Oakland County Fair Classroom Partnership Program is now open for teacher enrollment, offering a unique opportunity for students to showcase their school projects at the fair while earning funds for their classrooms. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — It’s been just over five years that a day to remember veterans nationwide moved a little closer to home when a group of scouts teamed up with Ortonville VFW Post 586 to recognize those who served. On March 15, a total of about 25 volunteers representing the Ortonville […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Detroit — From March 13-15, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA, State Career Development Conference at the Huntington Place, Detroit. A total of 41 GHS students competed. DECA or the Distributive Education Club of America, energize students for college and career readiness […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Traverse City — On March 15, Rob McRae, Goodrich athletic director was recognized at the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association annual conference in Traverse City for five years of service to the district. “I’m excited to recognize Rob McRae for receiving an award honoring his five years of service as our […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Finding the right food at the right time can be difficult when dietary issues exist. A Goodrich High School Sophomore has created an app that will provide direction to that special meal at any time or location. The app paid off earlier this month, when Landon Pieper, 16, a […]
Lapeer — Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the company’s 100+ Club Class of 2024. Each sales professional honored achieved more than 100% of their individual sales goals for the entire year of 2024. A dinner and celebration attended by View Newspaper Group leadership, the honorees and their guests was held at […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — On March 13, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance hosted their annual sponsor breakfast to thank area sponsors and volunteers for the support they’ve given to area youth. They also featured speaker the Honorable Lisa Gorcyca, Sixth Circuit Court Judge, Family Division. “Everyone here is associated with some type of organization, […]
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 […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Goodrich resident Ann Chlebnik was not a runner. Except for a very short stint in the 1980s for the first 56 years of Chlebnik’s 72 years of life she did not lace up a running shoe, join running teams or even contemplate the daunting 13.1 miles of a half […]