Red Wings drop in on Oaktree Elementary for some play

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- According to news sources Detroit Red Wing’s center Dylan Larkin is likely to wear the captians jersey before his new contract is up in five years. On Tuesday, about a month before the puck drops on the 2018-19 NHL season, Larkin’s leadership role shifted from the ice Little Caesars Arena […]

A night to remember

A night to remember

Brandon Blackhawk varsity football players in the first quarter of the Battle for M-15 vs. Goodrich on Aug. 30 at Blackhawk Stadium. The “Never Quit” jerseys, provided for both team recognized Brandon Township Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall who was killed last November while on duty. The Blackhawks won the game 26-7.

Septic system awareness month

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- All businesses and homes within the village have a septic system, and the village wants to raise awareness of how to care for them properly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average household should have their system inspected at least every three years, and pumped every three to […]

Township board drops SAD fees by 2 percent

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The board voted 6-0 Tuesday night to reduce the administrative fees on special assessment districts from 7 percent to 5 percent. Trustee Kris Kordella was absent with notice. “Whatever we decide here, I want it to be the same for all homeowners,” said trustee Dana DePalma. “I feel […]

Village drain project start nears

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Final design for village drain project that was approved more than five years ago could begin as early as January. That’s the word from Sue Hogan, senior engineer of the of surface water management for the Genesee County Drain Office on a renovation of a century old village drain system. An […]

Attorney, LARA stall moratorium on new adult foster care facilities

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday the township board voted 6-0 to postpone the first reading of the amendment to ordinance chapter 46, regarding adult foster care facilities, until they can have a closed session with the township attorney. “If you aren’t aware, I have been a very outspoken, very in your […]

Township ORV Park opening delayed

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- A opening date for the new state park in the township has been moved until next summer. The township ORV park to be located on the west side of Dixie Highway on reclaimed gravel pit property was set to open in late 2018 was now moved to next year […]

Goodrich SAT scores tops among traditional Genesee high schools

By David Fleet Editor It’s early September and Goodrich High School Senior Emma Butcher is yet to decide on a college in her future. However, Butcher’s recent SAT score of 1,510 of 1,600 possible may change that direction. “I really was not expecting to score that high,” said Butcher, 16. “But right away it opened […]

Village manager, DPW director search ramps up

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday the village council is expected discuss the next step in the application process for filling two key positions. At 6 p.m., Monday the village council will meet at 7338 S. State Road. On Wednesday morning Mark Baldwin, village president, Tim Light, village council member, David Fleet, editor of The […]

Brandon 26-Goodrich 7

Brandon 26-Goodrich 7

From left, Adrien Williams, Adam Rowe, Jacob Irwin and Mike Nicaj. By David Fleet The Milk Can Cup will stay in Brandon. In front of a packed house at Blackhawk Stadium, the Brandon Blackhawks (2-0) topped their neighbor to the north the Goodrich Martians (1-1) 26-7, settling the backyard brawl for another year.  The game also honored Deputy Eric […]