Bringing in the wreaths

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 […]

Goodrich High School DECA competes at States

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 […]

MIAAA recognizes Goodrich AD Rob McRae

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 […]

View Newspaper Group sales professionals honored

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 […]

BGYA annual sponsor breakfast

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, […]

‘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 […]

In stride: 50 states, 50 half marathons over 50

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 […]

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 […]

Three BMS students move on to State MAEA Art Show

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Three students from Brandon Middle School will have their art pieces move on to The State Art show for the Michigan Art Education Association. In March, five students had their pieces entered to the Region 7 show. “Emanation of Euthymia” by Owen Rochester and “A Wolf’s Breath” by […]