By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — The Goodrich Country Club reported two holes-in-one this past summer David Jones of Atlas Township aced the par three, 16th hole on July 27, 2024. Jones used a five wood to tally the one shot winner during the Kit Neville Memorial Golf Outing. “I did not see it go in the hole,” […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— Their belongings were stripped away, their identities stolen then replaced with tattooed numbers, and for over six million Jews, their lives were abruptly ended. While the goal of the Holocaust from 1933-1945, was to entirely wipe out the Jewish population using any means possible, the memories of those who miraculously […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Galapagos Islands — If Jonathan Schechter’s hiking boots could speak they would have plenty to talk about. From climbing Mt. Kilmanjaro to hiking the Golan Trail along the Syrian border to several stints as a lighthouse keeper for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s South Manitou Island, the Brandon Township resident is […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Joey Prain recently experienced the healthiest and best six months of his life. While his short time here was marred with significant health challenges, he endured to experience many adventures, make people laugh and just be a kid. Joey Prain of Goodrich died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 following a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 12, Brandon Township resident Bill Haney hosted the 70th Reunion for Troy High School Class of 1954. Haney who was the class president said they had expected perhaps two dozen students of the 99 graduates given the typical age of 88, about ten classmates and some spouses […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — In 1921 New York Yankee outfielder Babe Ruth hit 59 home runs, Warren Harding was President of the United States and gasoline was about 21 cents per gallon. That same year Raymond Porter, Sr. planted the first apple tree on his 64 acre Atlas Township farm. “We have […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. —A long-time local businessman recently shared his knowledge of American business with a student from the United Kingdom. William McCully, 16, is the son of Ryan and Karen McCully and a family member of Atlas Township residents Patrica and Pat Major. McCully is a resident of Sevenoaks, England about […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Time is ticking on summer and a new school year is just weeks away which includes the need for school supplies. Thanks to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund team along with outstanding local support, going back-to-school drive is much easier. “Thank you to all the community for the […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— Last week the Goodrich Garden Club began the harvest of their crops planted this spring. The raised beds along with other items were provided thanks to a grant from the Goodrich Educational Foundation, Spencer & Joyce Alford and the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. “The goal is to become […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan 248-627-4332 ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 7, students in the Steps and Stories program at the Sashabaw Meadows clubhouse went on their annual back-to-school shoe shopping trip at the Oxford Meijer. The program, which is put on by the Brandon Township Public Library in partnership with the Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and […]