Before school buses had radios and automatic transmissions, Kathy Davis got to spend about six hours stuck in the snow on Big Lake Road. It’s one of many stories she could share from her 34-plus years experience as a bus driver for Clarkston Community Schools. ‘There was the year we had the big snow,? she […]
Clarkston kids aren’t the only ones encouraged to spend their free time reading this summer. Area adults have a special reading program all their own. Starting June 15, adults can register for Independence Township Library’s Summer Reading Club for Adults. This is the 13th summer for the club and runs through Sept. 15 for both […]
The bad news for the Goodrich softball team is their season has come to an end. The good news is most of the team will be back next year to try and improve upon a successful 2004 campaign. The Martians were eliminated from the Division 3 playoffs June 15, as Unionville-Sebewaing defeated Goodrich 3-1 in […]
Brandon’s softball team had built a good deal of momentum toward the end of the season and into the playoffs. However, the Blackhawks could not get past Livonia Ladywood in a Division 2 regional semifinal matchup June 5 at Brandon. Ladywood held the Blackhawks to three hits and defeated Brandon 1-0 to capture the regional […]
‘Discount Tickets: Discounted tickets to the following attractions are available at Brandon Township Recreation from mid-May through Labor Day: Cedar Point, Crossroads Village, Kings Island, Michigan Adventure, Michigan State Fair, Red Oaks/Waterford Wave Pool, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Geauga Lake Ohio, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Also this year, we are happy […]
‘Brandon High School hockey announces summer skating opportunties at the Lapeer Polar Palace. The cost for each session is $10. Contact Brian Moore at Brandon High School (248-627-1820) if you have questions. These sessions are open to any athlete interested in playing hockey for Brandon High School. The session dates are: Tuesday, July 6, 3-5 […]
The MidState Dirt Dawgs, a local 13 and under team featuring several players from Goodrich, won a Triple Crown Tournament June 5-6 in Lansing. With the win, the Dirt Dawgs qualified for the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs, Colorado Aug. 3-8. The Dirt Dawgs compiled a 5-0 record in the tourney. The following […]
Try as they might, Goodrich’s girls soccer team ran into a formidable foe in regional action Wednesday, June 9. Flint Powers defeated Goodrich 3-1 in regional action at Frankemuth that day. The Chargers were eventually eliminated by the host Eagles 2-0 in the regional championship game June 11. The Martians? season ended with a record […]
Hemlock made the key plays at the key times. As a result, the Huskies captured a Division 3 regional crown by defeating the Martians 4-2 in the championship game. The Martians finished with a record of 33-9. Hemlock (26-7) took the early advantage with two runs in the first inning and one more in the […]
The Iron Boys of GOB Gymnastics, along with the Bronze and Silver girls teams, competed in the 13th annual Michigan Recreational Championships Meet June 4-5 in Ortonville. More than 400 parents and spectators watched the meet, as 141 gymnasts competed. The youngest participant was age 5, while the oldest was age 17. The best gymnasts […]