Lady Martians fall in quarterfinals
GHS Sr. #0 Tanner Schramm guarded by THS #23 Ashland Moorehead. On Tuesday night the Techumseh Indians defeated the Goodrich Martians 61-53 in the D2 MHSAA State Quarterfinals. Photo: Mark Bolen.
Brandon summer bond projects to ramp up
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — During the regular meeting on Monday night, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon School District bond projects, provided an update to the Brandon board of education on the projects planned for summer 2025. “So far we’re still just making sure the contractors have all their materials, all their […]
Medstar Ambulance report: Reducing lights, sirens improving safety
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night Kolby Miller, Chief Executive Officer for Medstar Ambulance provided an annual report for Atlas Township. In 2024 Medstar reported 424 responses in the township, with 247 or 58% non emergency and 177 or 42% emergency. “Our industry is learning nationwide that our emphasis on response […]
Board seeks full funding of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution calling for full, permanent funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and to forward the adopted resolution to the K-12 Alliance of Michigan and to federal and state legislators representing the geographical […]
ATFD Chief Steve Bullen recognized by township
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Monday night the Atlas Township Board of Trustees recognized Township Fire Chief Steve Bullen for his 45 years of service to the community. Bullen will retire on March 31. In 1980, Bullen joined the Brandon Fire Department as a firefighter. In 1990, he moved to Atlas Township […]
EGLE scrap tire grant to roll over three townships
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — The expansion of a scrap tire grant could soon help communities tread much easier on the environment. Earlier this year Amy Hillman, assistant to the Holly Township supervisor and code enforcer applied for a Scrap Tire Market Development Grant The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy […]
A sign of spring
Crocus pop-up in Ortonville last week following some sunny 60 degree days. Astronomers mark the start of our planet’s year on the Spring equinox—March 20 for 2025. Photo: Patrick McAbee
Off duty firefighters’ quick action saves life with CPR
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oxford — Atlas Township Assistant Fire Chief Ed Klimek along with Jason Harrison, a firefighter/paramedic with Washington Township in Macomb County and a Hadley Township resident recently teamed up to save a life. Klimek, along with his wife Monica are owners and operators of Italia Gardens Restaurant, 1076 S. Lapeer Road, […]
Village council takes aim at three ordinances
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Village Council discussed during a public hearing three ordinances under consideration for the village. The ordinances were introduced and discussed with further deliberation expected at 6 p.m. April 14, during the village council meeting. Copies of the ordinances are available. Under consideration is a Business Licensing Ordinance to regulate […]
Goodrich man killed in I-75 multi-car pile up
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Independence Twp. — A Goodrich man was killed in a multi-car pile up crash on I-75 in Independence Township on March 11. According to Michigan State Police, the left two lanesa of southbound I-75 was blocked by Oakland County Road Commission near Sashabaw Road, leaving the right lane open and traffic […]