Lincoln Cushman, a third grade student at Oaktree Elementary School works in the Goodrich school greenhouse. Cushman spearheaded a successful campaign for plant and flower donations from area businesses. Photo:…
Still growing
Library board trustees candidates omitted from August ballot
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Several area candidates for library board positions have been disqualified from the August primary election, which includes all candidates running in Brandon, Holly,…
Groveland Township eyes Battery Energy Storage System business
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A woodlot in Groveland Township could soon be home to one of the first battery storage facilities under consideration in Michigan. Dallas-based Vesper…
BHS Challenge Day 2024- ‘Crossing the Line’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 25, over 70 students at Brandon High School crossed a line to tell their stories in complete silence. The reason was…
New library study room now available for public use
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Township Public Library has completed construction on a new private study room. “We are beyond excited,” said library director Laura Fromwiller.…
‘Lost in the Boonies’
Dylan Reis, eagle scout with troop 199, and Kay Russell, life rank in troop 128G, leading the salute before the annual Lost in the Boonies hike. Photo: Patrick McAbee.…
Area scouts ‘Lost in the Boonies’
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Recreation Area on the banks of Big Fish Lake once again hosted hundreds of scouts for their annual “Lost in the Boonies” two-day hiking event.…
Lake Orion motorcyclist killed in Oxford Twp. crash
OXFORD TWP. — A 66-year-old Orion Township motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car that pulled in front of him on N. Lapeer…
New leaders vie for election in November
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Area voters will find several new names when they head to the polls for the August Partisan Primary in Atlas, Brandon, and Groveland…
School district supports Protect MI Kids bill package
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Michigan lawmakers will soon consider legislation to beef up Michigan tobacco prevention laws. Lawmakers say the set of bills are necessary to protect…
‘Vettes-to-go’ local racer, engineer shares his passion
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— In the world of fast cars, Danny Kellermeyer says a…
Hadley Mill 150th anniversary
By Jeff Hogan jhogan@mihomepaper.com Hadley— The Hadley Township Historical Society invites area residents to join them…
Ortonville Post Office mail carriers to Stamp Out Hunger May 11
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — After a four year hiatus, the Stamp Out Hunger…
Goodrich student named ‘Best-of-Best’ by GCI
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Last month the Genesee Career Institute selected Goodrich Senior McKenzie…
School days, school days, I followed the rules those days.
This week sure as heck feels like a “back to school” week. Which makes sense, of…
BGYA Youth Volunteers Focus on the Positive
Eight-year-old Dilyla Laga recalled seeing a homeless man while traveling with her family. The youth encouraged…
Blackhawks sweep Cavaliers in twinbill
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 29, the Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Baseball team swept a doubleheader over the Corunna Cavaliers. The…
Brandon High School welding class sparking interests in trade
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular board of education meeting on April 15, Brandon High School welding and CAD instructor…
Linden Eagles edge Brandon Blackhawks 2-1 in Flint Metro League
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 15, the Linden Eagles defeated the Brandon Blackhawks Girls Varsity Soccer team 2-1 at Brandon…
Brandon Blackhawk College Signing Day
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On April 11, Brandon High School hosted College Signing Day for Brandon student-athletes. From the Blackhawk Class of…
Softball:Lady Trojans sweep Blackhawks
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On April 15, the Owosso Trojans Varsity Girls Softball team swept the Brandon Blackhawks 12-0 in the…
Blackhawks shutout by Trojans in first game, rally late for tie in nightcap
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Monday night the Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Baseball team dropped the first game of a doubleheader 5-0…
Truck Town Thunder vies for World Championship
Saginaw— On April 4-6, the Brandon High School robotics team, Truck Town Thunder (T3) Team #68, competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition Michigan State…
#494 Martians, #70 More Martians World Championship bound
Saginaw — On April 4-6, Goodrich FIRST Robotics teams #494 the Martians and #70 More Martians competed in the Michigan State Championship at Saginaw…
Powers Catholic tag Martian pitching for 10 runs en route to win
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On April 10, the Goodrich Martian Varsity Baseball team kept it close through four innings until giving up…