By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On May 20, the Brandon Township Public Library would have hosted their 17 annual Battle of the Books Competition. Due to COVID-19, teams could not compete in their regular quiz-bowl format competition. However, the pandemic did not slow area youth from participating in the battle. This year 12 teams, comprised […]
By David Fleet Staff Writer Ortonville-For the past three decades, Gary Fox has made a living racing to fires, accidents and emergencies either driving or riding in a firetruck. On June 25, Fox, a firefighter/paramedic since 1990—ended his stellar career with one last ride to his village home courtesy of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-John and his older brother William Britton both served in the Revolutionary War. John was a private in the 5th Battalion, Philadelphia Militia, and fought in the battle of Germantown, Pa, Oct. 4, 1777 and in the Battle of Monmouth, NJ in 1778. Brother William enlisted in 1777 and participated […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Jessica Aalertsberg, of Girl Scout Troop 31 in Goodrich, recently knitted her way to a Gold Award. “I’ve been knitting and crocheting since I was eight years old,” said Aalertsberg, 18. “As I was growing up I noticed not many people in my age group knew how to do that, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- A boy scout recently combined his computer skills, desire to assist senior citizens and easing the struggles of those in long-term care facilities into a stellar Eagle Scout project. Connor Mulholland, 18, is a recent Goodrich High School graduate, who started in Cub Scouts Pack 340 and for the past […]
By David Fleet Editor Gerald Hughes recognized the roof of his cabin as it was floating down the Tittabawassee River. “You could just see the roof,” said Hughes, 93, who watched his secondary residence on a YouTube post. “The rest of my cabin was submerged.” Hughes, a Goodrich resident for 66 years, former Martian football […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 5, students from Harvey Swanson and Oakwood elementary schools participated in their second annual career awareness day. This year, however, it was all virtual. “I feel like this year, one of the best things about it was everybody could go to every session,” said Debbie Brauher, Harvey Swanson […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Cut flowers and more once again in the village. On May 1, Atlas Township residents Frank and Deb Cook opened, Willow Pointe of Ortonville, 425 S Ortonville Road continuing tradition of almost 50 years. “We opened before Mother’s Day and we’ve been busy,” said Frank. “Our renovations and updates will continue, […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Blackhawk Auto Repair, 105 S Ortonville Road, is giving back to the community in a big way. The recent economic impact of coronavirus has been devastating on a variety of businesses. So, David Riley owner of Blackhawk Auto Repair, an essential local business who stayed open through the shutdown has decided […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-New owners, new name—that’s The 4-1-1 Pub. Late last year Groveland Township residents Stuart and Taj Perry purchased the former Smokin Js BBQ Pit, 10230 Hegel Road and recently changed the name to The 4-1-1 Pub. The local eatery is open for take out with online orders via Facebook. Catering is […]