Early season whitetails

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The 2024 deer hunting season in Michigan began last week with the Liberty Hunt on Sept. 14–15, for youth and hunters with disabilities; Early Antlerless Firearm: Sept. 21–22; Independence Hunt: Oct. 17–20 for veterans; Archery: Oct. 1–Nov. 14-Dec. 1 & Jan. 1, 2025 and Regular Firearm: Nov. 15–30, 2024. Chad Stewart is the deer, elk and […]

McLaren Oakland adds Lorenzo Suter as President, CEO

Pontiac — McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based acute care hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County, has named Lorenzo Suter, DHA, MHA, BSN, as its President and CEO. His appointment follows a national search conducted in coordination with McLaren Health Care leaders, McLaren Oakland medical staff, and the McLaren Oakland Board of Trustees. “McLaren Oakland is […]

Village Funeral Home under new ownership

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — A landmark area business is now under new ownership. Village Funeral Home 135 South St., was recently sold to Christopher J. Modetz who along with his wife Lynn now reside in Ortonville with their two daughters, Julia, and Carol, and two goldendoodle comfort pups, Charlie and Quintin. Both dogs […]

Tickets on sale now for craft beer and wine fest set for Sept. 21

Fentron — IPA, amber, pilsner, sour, sweet, dry — if these words mean something to you, chances are you’re a craft beer or wine fan. If that’s the case get your tickets now for the sixth annual Bottles, Brews & News set for Saturday, Sept. 21 in downtown Fenton. “Fenton is just a short drive away […]

Cosmos explored: ‘Look to the stars’

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville —Seek out constellations, watch a shooting star and boldly go where no man has gone before. While star travel may be a few years away, area residents can at least take a peek at distant worlds. From 10-10:45 a.m or 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Sept. 14, the Brandon Township Public Library, […]

Parenting the Love and Logic Way open at BTPL

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — Registration for the fall session of Parenting the Love and Logic Way is open. The virtual parenting program is facilitated by Linda Brooks, and is hosted in partnership with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and the Brandon Township Public Library Sessions are Tuesdays at 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 15-29. Parents who […]

A pair of aces this summer at Goodrich Country Club

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,” […]

Last Train to Auschwitz: 80 years

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 […]

Galapagos:‘There’s a lot we don’t know about nature’

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 […]

Despite health challenges, Joey lived life to the fullest

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 […]