By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com The annual VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essay packets are now available. The theme for Voice of Democracy is ‘Is America Today our Forefathers’ Vision’ and the first place essay prize is $400, second place is $150. The packets are available in the counseling offices at Brandon and Goodrich […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 11 volunteers from the Grand Blanc Grid gathered with the Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township to recognize the community’s accomplishments and plans to move down the road. As the multi-year-long pathway project along the south side of Perry Road moves on to the final stage, the Grand Blanc Grid […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — Construction of the new Groveland Township Fire Station One/Michigan State Police detachment is moving forward. “The project could be done as early as November,” said Bob DePalma, township supervisor who did not seek re-election this November. “The deadline is December.” The core of the communities municipal services, will […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com From serving his country to years as an advocate for veteran affairs, Ortonville resident Dennis Hoffman has delivered a message of community support and a dedication to giving back to those in need. “There are many veterans who can’t help themselves out there,” said Hoffman. “It’s just something I feel I […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — All the buildings in the Goodrich School District are now HEARTSafe. On Aug. 26, during the district school board meeting Goodrich Athletic Director Rob McRae along with Athletic Trainer Gabby Townsend announced the recently earned designation. “As a district we were doing 80-90% of these plans which were already in place,” said McRae. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Over the last four decades the Goodrich Lions building, 9186 State Road was a volunteer ambulance site, church and clubhouse. The landmark structure is now for sale. David Jones, Goodrich Lions member, said the organization will continue, however, the building will no longer be a part of the club. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Cook’s Farm Dairy, 2950 East Seymour Lake Road is voluntarily recalling ice cream and milk due to issues related to pasteurization. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development the recall is being done out of an abundance of caution and there are no known illnesses […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Farmers Market has a new market manager. Marisa Romano was previously the assistant for the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market when she met Ortonville DDA vice president Leanne Claxton and heard about the opening. “That’s how I got involved with the Michigan Farmer’s Market Association where I got […]
OXFORD — Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the […]
Charlotte and other bus-riders arriving at Reid Elementary on the first day of school for Goodrich on Aug. 26. Photo: Patrick McAbee.