Brandon Twp.-About eight years ago Subway Restaurant first came to town near Glass Road and M-15. Today after thousands of ‘made while you watched submarine sandwiches,? the local eatery outgrew its old digs, packed up the bread ovens, all the fresh sub toppings and set up shop just across the street. The new 1,800 square […]
Brandon Twp.-When the Brandon Blackhawks Varsity football team take the field this fall it be under new leadership. Head Coach Tim Pizzala announced that he has stepped down after nine seasons at the helm of the Blackhawks. ‘It’s been a great run at Brandon, but it’s now time for me to spend more time with […]
Davison Twp.-At 6:45 a.m., Jan. 6, Davison Township police officers were dispatched to the 7400 block of East Bristol Road just west of Irish Road for a report of a school bus accident. According to police reports, the Goodrich Schools bus number 3 was stopped to pick up students when a pickup truck driven by […]
Pam Mazich, has been Groveland Township clerk since 2000. She is responsible for elections that include about 4,200 registered voters in three precincts for township ballot issues. She also coordinates elections for voters that live in Groveland Township that are part of the Holly, Brandon and Goodrich school districts. ‘It’s our responsibility to get the […]
Some area youth are a little warmer this winter thanks to the work of a Goodrich High School senior. Chyna Slade, 17, brightened the holiday hospital stay for some young patients by creating 40 fleece tie blankets in an effort to ease a difficult time. ‘I just did not like the thought of children being […]
On Dec. 30, Ben Gleason #42 of the Hamilton Bulldogs was on the ice at Perani Arena for an Ontario Hockey League game against the Flint Firebirds, with 100 of his friends and family in attendance. The Bulldogs won the game 3-2. Gleason, a Brandon Township native, was selected by the London Knights as the […]
Atlas Twp.- A budget shortfall in the City of Flint could impact the township fire department. According to City of Flint officials, in an effort to reduce an estimated $8 million city budget deficit, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling announced the layoffs of 23 of 88 firefighters and 46 of the city’s 150 police officers. Flint […]
Booth registration is now open and the deadline to reserve a space is rapidly approaching for the 11th Annual Ortonville Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at Brandon High School Cafeteria, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. Planning for the expo is nearly complete, and several hundred patrons are expected to attend the event from 5 to 8 […]
For the past 41 years, State Farm Insurance has sponsored the annual ‘America & Me? essay contest, which asks Michigan eighth-grade students to write about their American heroes, especially the people who have made a big difference in the students? personal lives. In October, 19 of 170 Goodrich Middle School eighth grade students participated in […]
When Army Specialist Troy Reed landed at Bishop International Airport in Flint on Monday morning’he was anticipating to be welcomed by a few family members, along with perhaps a friend or two. ‘I did not expect that much of a homecoming at the airport,? said Reed, 29, a 1999 Brandon High School graduate. ‘I really […]