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.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Area municipalities have voted to give their Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) municipal credits to Brandon Township for use at the Edna Burton Senior Center. SMART municipal credits are awarded from SMART to area municipalities for community transit needs, such as transportation services for senior citizens […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — At 6 p.m., Sept. 18, the Goodrich Atlas Chamber of Commerce is hosting their first ribbon cutting ceremony for several local businesses that are opening at 7160 S. State Road, Goodrich. “We are delighted to use the ribbon cutting/open house to welcome these six businesses to our community,” said […]
Grand Blanc — McLaren Health Care issued the following statement on Monday, Aug. 26: “McLaren Health Care is pleased to share that its information technology platforms are restored, and the health system’s clinical and administrative operations are fully functional across Michigan following a cyberattack earlier this month. The restoration process, which was expected to last […]