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 […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Independence Twp. — Area veterans may not walk with a cane. However, if the day arrives when they need the services of a cane a local group will lend a hand. Carving cane heads for veterans is just one a several projects the Clarkston Woodcarvers whittle away at during the year. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich —The first annual Lions Lucky Duck Derby was just ducky. At 3 p.m., Aug. 3., more than 800 ducks took the dive from the Hegel Road bridge into a fast moving Kearsley Creek and in less than two minutes crossed the finish line at Erie Street. A total of $8,500 […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7 was a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who served their country and were wounded or killed. On Monday, community members gathered at the Brandon Township Library to reflect and honor those awarded the Purple Heart. The event was the sixth to honor […]