By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Happy trails on two wheels can now be found in the community. Two new mountain bike trails, .8 miles and 1.5 miles that meander through a forested area behind Goodrich Middle School are open to the public. “These trails are for our students and community to use and enjoy,” said […]
Makenzie and McKenna Froats in their pool. At 5:44 p.m. today summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere marking the longest day and shortest night of the year. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Last week a local eatery returned to life with cold beer on the shores of Bald Eagle Lake. “We’re glad to be back,” said Robin, manager of The Boat Bar, 2000 S. Ortonville Road. “Our first day back was June 9 and it was awesome to see everyone.” The Boat […]
By David Fleet Editor A small long haired crowed greeted Ryan Mooney when he arrived for work on Monday. “They all were ready for real haircut,” laughed Mooney, owner of Mooney’s Barber Shop, 125 N. Ortonville Road. “They were all glad to see us back to work. There were a lot of uneven home haircuts […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-The Friends of AMOS annual July 4 fireworks have been canceled. “With disappointment, the Friends of AMOS board of directors has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the annual fireworks display scheduled for July 3, 2020,” the organization said in a statement. “This decision comes only after careful […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- A township trustee is under fire follow his comments regarding a recent local protest. At Monday’s township board of trustees meeting, five residents spoke about the response trustee Bob Marshall had to the anti-racism rally on M-15 on June 6. The rally, like many protests and riots across […]
The Arnesen family holding up their faces as they drive by the Goodrich elementary schools on Tuesday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On June 6, around 30 Brandon residents gathered on M-15 near the entrance to Brandon High School for a peaceful, anti-racism rally. “We wanted to show support for our community members, people of color,” said Tammy Battaglia, one of the organizers of the rally. “That’s more why we […]
By David Fleet Editor Capt. Jason Gould described the Genesee County Jail as a concrete Petri dish, that if the coronavirus ever infests it will run through like wildfire. Despite how contagious and potentially deadly the COVID-19 virus is, as of June 9, the Genesee County Jail reports zero cases with inmates. “The key to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer This week, Bryce Martin picked up his school belongings, as well as his Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Award and yard sign. “With the cooperation of all the principals and their staff we have been able to get a sign for the yard and a packet of certificates to […]