By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Lapeer County – A young father and Goodrich High School graduate was killed June 13 while out walking with his fianc’e. At approximately 5:45 p.m. Theodore Petrill, 26, stepped into Davison Road while veering around a mailbox when he was hit from behind by a GM Envoy driven by a […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Goodrich – Possible eighth-grade condom demonstrations sparked discussion June 13 when the school board met. Demonstrating the ‘two-finger? condom application method to eighth and ninth-graders during sex education classes was the recommendation made by the school’s sex education advisory board. The advisory board, comprised of parents, students, local clergy, and […]
Lansing – Demonstrators from Goodrich and Brandon school districts joined more than 10,000 parents and educators this week on the Capitol steps. The rally, led by the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future, was organized to show state legislators the need for educational funding and supporting a joint resolution on guaranteed funding increases.
Brandon High School’s varsity spring sports athletes have received plenty of accolades for their efforts this season. The award recipients for each of the varsity spring sports are as follows: ‘Varsity Baseball: Andrew Burch ? Captain, Honorable Mention All-League Mark Butzu ? Captain, Honorable Mention All-League Curtis Byers ? ‘B? Letter Matthew Collier ? Most […]
The Goodrich varsity softball team had a lengthy list of achievements this season. Headlining that list were three Martians who were announced to the Division 2 All-State softball team. Senior shortstop Julie Owen and sophomore outfielder Kelsey Krych were named first team All-State, while senior pitcher Jessica Morgan was named honorable mention All-State. This is […]
Goodrich’s Matt Hughes recently received state recognition for one sport, but may have to relocate to pursue his dream in another sport. Earlier this month, Hughes, a junior shortstop on the Martians? varsity baseball team, was selected to the Division 2 All-State baseball second team. He said he was ‘surprised and excited? when Goodrich coach […]
Brandon seniors Meridith Dura and Derek Foyt closed out their Blackhawk careers in top fashion Dura, an outfielder, was named to the Division 2 All-State softball first team, while Foyt, an infielder, made the Division 2 All-State baseball first team. The All-State teams are selected by the state’s coaches. Foyt was scheduled to play in […]
On July 12, Major League Baseball will be holding its annual All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit. However, a group of high school baseball players and coaches, including recently graduated Brandon varsity baseball player Derek Foyt and Brandon varsity coach Ron Wagner, experienced a little All-Star atmosphere of their own June 23. The Michigan […]
Tiger Woods is a household name across the world, while Norvin Moulton is a household name in his own household. However, Buick Open volunteers such as Moulton, a Goodrich resident, will be valuable in making sure the tournament is run smoothly when Professional Golf Association players such as Woods arrive for the event later this […]
Brett Parent remembers a time when pit bikes weren’t quite the rage they are these days. ‘Over the years in motocross, professional racers had time to kill,? said Parent, owner of M-15 Moto-sports, 1581 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. ‘They used it to get around it the pits and see what other racers were doing. Mechanics […]