To the editor, taxpayers and concerned citizens of Brandon Township: By law, a Township Treasurer is required to appoint a Deputy Treasurer (MSL 41.77), to act in his/her absence. The law does not require an oath of loyalty as implied by Linda Owen in her recent letter to the editor. For 13 years I acted […]
To the editor: On behalf of the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society, I would like to thank all the people who attended our “Lunch with Santa” program on December 6th at the Goodrich High School. Everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoy themselves. Also, to the businesses that contributed to our program. We thank you […]
It seemed like there were two different Goodrich teams playing at Swartz Creek April 20. The Martians got a stellar pitching performance from Nick Wesener on their way to shutting out the Dragons 8-0 in the first game of their twin bill. However, in the nightcap, the Martians committed four errors, and allowed eight unearned […]
Despite finishing eighth out of 11 teams at the New Lothrop Relays April 17, Brandon’s boys track teams had success in a number of events. The Blackhawks earned three medals at the relays by finishing in the top three in a particular event. North Branch won the relays with 72 points, while Richmond finished second […]
To the editor: Once again Christmas in the Village was a huge success! Thanks to the enormous participation of the hundreds of parade entrants, along with both the Brandon and Goodrich High School bands and fire departments, sheriff department, scout troops, area churches, merchants, dignitaries, and Santa Clause, the people of the community saw the […]
Tabs taken For the fourth time in three weeks tab thieves are snipping through Brandon Township. On Dec.3 a Myron Road resident found that someone cut the license plate date tabs from his vehicle that was sitting in his driveway. There ae no suspects. Gutter matter On Dec 3 a Mill Street resident heard a […]
In their first action back from Easter break, the Martians had to settle for a split decision against a Genesee Area Conference foe. The Martians dropped the first game of a twin bill against host New Lothrop April 19, losing to the Hornets 4-3 before rallying to win the second game 9-4. In the first […]
It was a good day for both the Goodrich boys and girls track teams in an April 20 meet at LakeVille. The girls team defeated Hamady 85-32 and LakeVille 75-59, while the boys team routed LakeVille 99-37 and Hamady 28.5. The Martian girls took first place in eight events on their way to the win. […]
Once again it’s time for our local community to come together for the annual luminary project. The holidays are great times to be in and around the Village of Ortonville and the festive glow of the traditional of lighted luminaries on Christmas Eve is no exception to the the special holiday events around town. A […]
Tis the season to give . . . . . . and give and give. Don’t get me wrong, giving is okay. It is always better to give than to receive. That’s what we have been taught and that is what we are teaching the young ones. It’s the getting part that is starting to […]