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Martians sting Hornets for 45-6 playoff win
GHS #7 Isaac Valley. Photo: Tim Tenniswood. AtlasTwp. — The Goodrich Martians varsity football team kept its drive to Ford Field alive, dominating the Williamston Hornets 45-6 in the first round of the MHSAA Division 4 playoffs at the Roy U. Stacey Athletic Complex Oct. 30. With the victory, the Martians extended their undefeated streak to 10-0 this season. They will host the St. Johns Red Wings on Nov. 6 for the district finals. GHS #29 Ian McAbee goes for the sack. Photo: Tim Tenniswood.
Martians win sixth consecutive Regional crown
From left, Taelyn Tuggle, Kayla Shellenbarger, Katie Callahan, Alivia Ottinger, Zoey McComb, Baylor Lauinger, Allyson Campbell, Molly Scott, Ava Woehlke, Phoebe-Ellis Poeselt and Mackenzie Dodge. The 2026 Regional 15-2 champions. Photos:Provided. Shephard— The Goodrich Girls Varsity Cross Country team secured their sixth consecutive regional title on Oct. 30 at Shepherd High School.
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in district battle
BHS #3 freshman Henry Schultz. Photos: Brad Indish. St. Johns — Brandon’s football season came to an end Oct. 30 as St. Johns dominated the Blackhawks 49-21 in the district semifinals. The Red Wings controlled the game from the opening kickoff, building a 28-0 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 42-0 by halftime. The Red Wings are now 8-2 overall and 4-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference-Red. “St. John’s is a very good football team,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Brad Zube.
Voter turnout soild for Nov. 3 general election
Political signs at the entrance of Brandon High School. Photo: Patrick McAbee. Area voter turnout was smooth over Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. In Groveland Township, 1,575 voters cast ballots on Election Day, while 740 voted during the nine-day early voting window and 951 used absentee ballots. Groveland Township Clerk Jenell Keller said this brought the total turnout to 3,266 out of 5,376 registered voters, resulting in a turnout rate of about 60%.
Goodrich edges Gladwin for second straight 9-0 season
From left, GHS #25 Evan Schanick, GHS #6 TJ Hosler and #17 Easton Doyle. Photos: Kurt Schulte. Gladwin — The Goodrich Martians preserved their undefeated regular season on Oct. 23, but it required a final-minute defensive stand to escape with a 28-20 road victory over the Gladwin Flying Gs. With the win, the Martians improved to 9-0 to secure an unblemished regular season for the second consecutive year—a school record.
MHSAA Playoff bound Blackhawks rout Phoenix 56-6
BHS #4 Isaiah Dove attempts a pass for a two-point conversion. Photos: Brad Indish. Brandon Twp. — Brandon High School freshman quarterback Henry Schultz delivered a dominant aerial attack Friday, throwing five touchdowns to lead the Blackhawks varsity football team to a 56-6 victory over the Pontiac Phoenix. Schultz completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 272 yards during the Oct. 23 matchup, which secured a postseason berth for Brandon.
Open township burn sparks underground fire
Atlas Township Firefighter battles ground fires. Photo: Provided. Atlas Twp. — What began as an uncontrolled open burn on Oct. 23 turned into an extraordinary firefighting challenge for the Atlas Township Fire Department, requiring more than 100,000 gallons of water, assistance from neighboring fire departments and specialized resources from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. By late Tuesday afternoon, Oct.
Martians dismantle Tigers for Metro Crown
GHS #25 Evan Schanick. Photos: Calli Carson. Fenton —The Goodrich varsity football team continued its march toward Ford Field with a 49-14 rout of the Fenton Tigers in the Flint Metro League Championship game Friday night. With the victory, the Stars Division champion Martians extended their perfect season to 8-0. The Stripes Division champion Tigers fell to 6-2 overall, ending their regular season with a 5-0 mark in league play.
Lady Martians run away with 19th Kayla O’Mara Memorial Inventational
From left, Alivia Ottinger, Phoebe-Ellis Poeselt, Addyson Campbell, Katie Callahan, Baylor Lauinger, Taelyn Tuggle and Zoey McComb. Photo: Al Warden. Atlas Twp. — Under a clear, windless sky, the Goodrich Martians cross country teams honored the life of a former standout at the 19th Annual Kayla O’Mara Memorial Invitational on Oct. 17 at the Goodrich Middle School course. The Lady Martians captured the varsity team title, while the Goodrich boys squad finished seventh overall.
Lady Martians golf finish 13th at state finals
From left, Adalyn Darago, Madalynn Shaver, Coach Loyd Walter, Lahna Palshan, Stella Webb, Coach Madeline Swett and Brookelyn Webb. The 2026 Goodrich Girls Varsity Golf team. Photo: Provided. Big Rapids— Goodrich senior captain Brookelyn Webb tied for seventh place overall to lead the Martians to a 13th-place team finish at the MHSAA Division 3 girls golf state finals at Ferris State University’s Katke Golf Course. Webb carded a two-day total of 174, shooting an 85 on Day 1 and an 89 on Day 2.
Time to decide, early voting begins
Brandon Twp. — Early voting has begun across Michigan. Today through Sunday, Nov. 1, voters statewide can head to the polls before the Nov. 3 general election. The 2024 election marked the state’s first election year with a constitutionally required minimum of nine days of early, in-person voting under Proposal 2, which Michigan voters passed in 2022. During the early voting period, voters are issued a ballot and can insert it directly into a tabulator at their early voting site.
Blackhawks top Trojans 48-20 for fourth straight win
BHS #51 Dylan Darling and BHS #12 Josh Querio. Photo: Brad Indish. Owosso — The Brandon varsity football team spoiled the Owosso Trojans homecoming Friday, Oct. 9, delivering a dominant 48-20 Flint Metro League victory at Willman Field on the Owosso High School campus. With the win, the Blackhawks improved to 5-2 overall and secured second place in the Stars Division, putting a Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff berth well within reach.
Blackhawks shut out Tigers 8-0 in D3 District
BHS junior #5 Owen Stone. Photo: Sheila McKinney. Brandon Twp. — Blackhawk juniors Logan Mendoza and Owen Stone each tallied hat tricks as the Brandon Boys Varsity Soccer team shut out the Armada Tigers 8-0 in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3, District 44 playoffs on Oct. 14. Brandon freshman Landon Weiss also added a goal. Braeden McKinney had three assists, while Mendoza and Mason Rodriguez each had one.
Lady Blackhawks ninth at D3 Regionals
Macomb — Brandon High School sophomore Addison Stamper shot a 101 to finish 18th overall, leading the Lady Blackhawks Golf team to a ninth-place finish at the MHSAA-Lower Peninsula Division 3, Regional 18 meet at Cracklewood Golf Club on Sept. 6. Stamper’s top-20 performance anchored a Brandon team score of 468. Sophomore Liana Elowsky placed 26th with a 108, followed by sophomore Jiahna Howard with a 119.
Twp. residents balk at Dixie Highway downsizing plan
Dixie Highway at Tripp Road, Groveland Township. Photo: Patrick McAbee. Groveland Twp. — Heavy gravel-trains, gridlocked Renaissance Festival traffic, and I-75 overflow: these are just a few of the daily frustrations driving some Groveland Township residents to oppose a proposed highway overhaul. On Tuesday night at the Groveland Twp.
Goodrich Lady Martians state finals bound
From left, Coach Loyd Walter, Adalyn Darago, Stella Webb, Lahna Palshan, Brookelyn Webb, and Madalynn Shaver. The Lady Martians following a third place finish at D3 Regionals. Photo: Provided. Macomb — Goodrich High School senior Brookelyn Webb paced a field of 55 golfers by firing a tournament-best 83, powering the Martian girls varsity golf team to a third-place finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3, Regional 18 meet Sept. 6 at Cracklewood Golf Club, in Macomb.
Martians dismantle Trojans for 56-12 win
GHS #22 Colton Burnett rushed for five TDs vs. Owosso. Photos: Kurt Schulte. Atlas Twp. — On Oct. 3, the Goodrich Martians varsity football team stayed atop the Flint Metro League Stars Division with a dominating 56-12 win over the Owosso Trojans. The Martians improved to 6-0 this season and 31-2 over the 2024 to 2026 seasons. Homecoming night belonged to Goodrich senior #22 Colton Burnett, who tallied five touchdowns, including three on the ground and two through the air.
Blackhawks top Trojans in straight sets
BHS #5 Nyla Fahy. Photo: Tonya Wyczalek. Brandon Twp. — The Brandon Blackhawks Varsity Volleyball team defeated the Owosso Trojans in straight sets—25-13, 25-16, and 25-23—at Brandon High School on Oct. 6. The Lady Blackhawks swept the Owosso varsity, JV, and freshman games this season. BHS senior #5 Nyla Fahy had nine kills, BHS #8 Ellie Peterson had seven kills and three blocks, and BHS #14 senior Marin Painter recorded six kills and four blocks.
Recreational trails millage on township ballot
Looking east on the Atlas Township Perry Road Pathway. Photo: David Fleet. Atlas Twp. — On Nov. 3, township voters will go to the polls to decide whether to re-establish the millage of up to .125 mills for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2026 and ending in 2035. This millage will fund the construction, development, improvement, and maintenance of recreational trails within the township, which will raise an estimated $59,067.72 in the first year. The prior millage expired in 2023.
An open vision-language model for diverse medical applications
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Abstract Artificial intelligence has high potential for impact in healthcare applications, but its training and deployment are challenging due to diverse data, a complex spectrum of possible tasks and important privacy needs. High-performing foundation models that enable data-efficient fine-tuning for diverse downstream tasks can meaningfully accelerate development in this domain. We introduce MedGemma, a collection of medical vision-language foundation models based on Gemma 3.
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Lady Martians win fifth straight league crown
From left Coach Loyd Walter, Stella Webb, Brookelyn Webb, Lahna Palshan, Adalyn Darago, Tenley Cox and Madalynn Shaver. Goodrich Girls Varsity Golf team Flint Metro League Champs. Photo: Provided. Davisburg — The Goodrich Lady Martians Varsity Golf team captured their fifth consecutive Flint Metro League Championship on Sept 28, finishing the season 11-0 tallying an impressive 43-1 record in league matches over the past four years.
Mustangs tamed by Martians for 49-7 win
GHS #52 Dylan Roe and #53 Remmington Miller. Photos: Calli Carson. Clio — The Goodrich Martian Varsity Football team improved to a perfect 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Flint Metro League Stars Division with a 49-7 road win over the Clio Mustangs on Sept. 25. The Martians are ranked #2 in Division 4 heading into their homecoming game.
Lady Warhawks fifth in County Invitational
Fenton —The Brandon-Goodrich girls swimming and diving team secured its highest finish in a decade at the mid-season Genesee County Invitational on Oct. 26 at Fenton High School. The Warhawks placed fifth out of 10 teams. Grand Blanc won the meet with 470 points, followed by Fenton with 316, Flint Powers Catholic with 309, Owosso with 268 and Brandon-Goodrich with 206.
County Line Cup will stay in Brandon for now
Front from left, Landon Weiss, Braeden McKinney, Owen Stone, Nathan Brinker, Logan Mendoza and Connor Short. Back from left, Alexander Thompson, Mason Rodriguez, Camden Stockoski, Noah Sheldon, Colin Casto, Daniel Querio, Bryce Martin and Duncan McKinney. The 2026 Brandon Blackhawk Varsity Boys Soccer team with the County Line Cup . Photo: Jon Angelo Grigsby. Brandon Twp.—A rivalry dating back to 2010 added another instant classic to its history on Sept.
Lady Martians stay atop league at 10-0
GHS Capt. Brookelyn Webb. Photo: Alicia Shaver Linden — The Goodrich Lady Martians varsity golf team is making perfection look like par for the course. They are currently ranked seventh in Division 3 by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. The squad recently extended its undefeated streak by capturing a pair of Flint Metro League victories on Sept. 18 and 21.
Martian Girls XC win 58th Holly-Duane Raffin
Davisburg — On a rain-soaked and 57-degree day, the Goodrich Martians traveled to Springfield Oaks County Park for an exciting day of cross country racing on Sept. 19. With 20 races and more than 1,000 athletes, it is apparent why this event is called “The Holly-Duane Raffin Festival of Races.” The Lady Martians’ efforts resulted in five meet medals and assured the victory with a team score of 64, outpacing the second-place team’s score of 91.
Atlas Township OKs new one-year police contract
Atlas Twp. — On Monday night, the Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to approve a one-year police contract with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the Goodrich School District, expiring Sept. 30, 2027. The agreement will not exceed approximately $966,201, up from $910,066 the previous year. Total expenses for five full-time deputies, a sergeant, and a school resource officer are now $1,139,919, up from $1,074,465.
Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club
Kirtland’s Warbler (Jack Pine Warbler) singing on territory during breeding survey, Baraga Plains, Baraga County Mich. Photo by Brendan Leddy Independence Twp. — From 6:30 to 7:55 p.m. on Sept. 30, the Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road will host the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club.
Jackie Nowicki remembered: ‘It’s all about community’
Jackie in 2022 at her retirement from The Citizen newspaper. Photo by Patrick McAbee Relationships, community, and an unwavering friendliness defined the life of Jackie Nowicki, the visionary local newspaper co-founder and dedicated civic leader who passed away on Sept. 8, 2026.
Martians dominate Blackhawks 49-7 in Backyard Brawl
GHS #22 senior Colton Burnett is stopped by BHS #23 senior James Hall. Photo: Brad Indish. Brandon Twp. —The Goodrich Martians made it crystal clear why they are the number one team in Division 4 on Sept. 11. The Martian football team retained the Milk Cup Trophy in Goodrich by shutting down their Blackhawk neighbors in the annual Backyard Brawl. The can was donated by Brandon Township’s Cook’s Farm Dairy and is a symbol of both communities’ rich farming tradition.
Blackhawks XC at Averill Invitational
BHS Chase Compau. Photo: Provided. Milford —On Sept. 12 the Brandon Blackhawk Boys Cross Country team participated in the Averill Invitational 2026 at Kensington Metropark. A total of 12 teams participated. “It’s a very challenging course,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Adrienne Majewski. For the Blackhawks Chase Compau (20:06.62) finished 23rd place in a field of over 200 runners.
Martians rally late for three to dump Blue Devils
LFHS #3 sophomore Blake Dye and GHS senior #7 Oliver Lamphier. Photos:Tim Tenniswood. Atlas Twp.—On Sept. 9, the Goodrich Martians Varsity Boys Soccer team battled back from a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat Flint Metro League foe Lake Fenton Blue Devils 3-2 at the Roy U. Stacey Athletic Complex. “Energy and effort are contagious,” said Martian Head Coach Evan Huizenga. “When the team continues to encourage each other and work hard for each other, good things happen.
Atlas Township house fire
The structure fire on Green Road. Photos: Provided. Atlas Twp. — At approximately 1:03 p.m., Sept. 14, the Atlas Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Green Road. Upon arrival, ATFD Chief Ed Klimek confirmed a fully involved attached garage fire, with the blaze extending into the residence and heavy smoke showing through the roofline. Mutual aid was requested from Brandon and Groveland townships for water tankers and additional personnel.
Jackie Nowicki remembered: ‘It’s all about community’
Jackie in 2022 at her retirement from The Citizen newspaper. Photo: Patrick McAbee. Relationships, community, and an unwavering friendliness defined the life of Jackie Nowicki, the visionary local newspaper co-founder and dedicated civic leader who passed away on Sept. 8, 2026.
Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders
Barn Owl. Photo by Bruce Michelotti INDEPENDENCE TWP. — From 6:30 – 7:55 p.m., Aug. 26, Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston will host the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club. This month guest speaker Bruce Michelotti will present “Wind, Wings and Wonder,” a narrated slide show presentation on the various birds found in Michigan backyards.
Blackhawks student-athletes set for strong seasons
Blackhawk Varsity Football. Photo: The Citizen file photo. Brandon Twp. — The first official day of practice and tryouts for fall sports at Brandon High School began on Aug. 10, following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regulations. So far this year, 162 students— 82 boys and 80 girls—have stepped up to participate on Blackhawk athletic teams. “Our numbers have stayed relatively similar over the last three years,” said Jesse Johnson, Brandon Athletic Director.
Wildcats NSA North World Series Champs
Front from left, Sadie Indish (Brandon), Addison Aguilar and Addy Wenzel- Barker. Back from left, Mae Malbouef (Brandon), Theo Valascho, Emily Henry (Brandon), Abby Thomas, Maddi Smith and Scarlett Bevel (Brandon), Taylor Pender, Brynn Asbridge, Bella Hester and Dymphna Sproule.
Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club
Independence Twp. — At 6:30 p.m. on July 29, the Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks Park will host the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club. This month, “flyers without feathers” will take center stage as butterflies are put into focus by presenter Debbie Jackson. Jackson began chasing butterflies at age 11 in the clover-filled schoolyard behind her parents’home. “I finally returned 17 years ago to my childhood pursuit of butterflies,” Jackson said.
Blackhawk pilot lands in Ortonville pastoral ministry
Rev. Danny Bledsoe is the new Village Church of Ortonville pastor. Photo: Patrick McAbee. Ortonville — From the cockpit of an Army Blackhawk helicopter to the pulpit of a Global Methodist church, The Rev. Danny Bledsoe’s path to ministry has been anything but conventional. On July 1, Bledsoe landed as the new Pastor of The Village Church of Ortonville, 92 N. Church St., a Global Methodist Church.
State budget allocation to fund Groveland Township high capacity fire wells
On July 7, State Rep. David Martin announced he secured $950,000 in the new state budget to help Groveland Township Firefighter Justin Mroz. Photo: Provided. Groveland Twp. — Groveland Township firefighters will soon have vastly better access to water during emergencies, making local residents safer under a recent state budget allocation. Groveland Township strengthen emergency response by installing 10 new high-capacity fire wells throughout the community.
Best Mirrorless Cameras for Travel Photography in 2026
Last updated March 23rd 2026: Note on Compact Cameras: If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR IV, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2026 guide. This article is different — it’s for people who want a more capable travel camera system with interchangeable lenses, better low-light performance, full manual control and room to grow beyond a single fixed lens.
Lady Martians split twinbill with Chemics
GHS Fr. #24 Mackenzie Jackson. Photos: Tonya Wyczacek. Atlas Twp. —The Goodrich Martian varsity softball team split a doubleheader against the Midland Chemics on May 26 in a non-conference battle. Midland won the first game 7-0 with a 14-strikeout shutout, while Goodrich took the nightcap with a 3-2 walk-off hit by Olivia Bartlett. The Lady Martians are now 23-10 this season and finished as the runner-up in the Flint Metro League Tournament, where the team tied for third in the 12-team format.
Michigan Avian Experience
Francie Krawcke and “Bald Eagle,” who was rescued at six months and has lived more than 20 years. Photo provided Independence Twp. — Known only as “Bald Eagle,” the one-time fierce, dominating predator perches calmly on the arm of Francie Krawcke. The massive eagle’s seven-foot wingspan, powerful beak, and two-inch talons are still functional, but they now serve a different purpose.
Township seeks Direct Spending for water supply
Groveland Township Firefighter Justin Mroz. Photo: Provided. Groveland Twp. — The township fire department currently relies on only five water supply wells to cover a 36-square-mile area—a situation Fire Chief John Williams says is inadequate. “The wells just don’t cover our needs,” said Williams. “There are long travel times between them, and they don’t produce water like a fire hydrant. Right now, they kick out 350 gallons per minute (gpm).
Martians take two from Blackhawks in twin bill
GHS Brady Baszler. Photo: Toyna Wyczalek. Atlas Twp. — The Goodrich Martians secured their second and third wins of the 2026 season with a dominant sweep of the Brandon Blackhawks, winning 9–0 in the opener and 12–0 in the nightcap on April 13 at Goodrich field. In the first game, Brady Baszler pitched four innings, allowing only one hit while striking out five. Aaden Dunn, Jaxson Pudvay, and Baszler each recorded two hits, with Pudvay driving in four runs.
Atlas PC approves Consumers Energy Irish Road site plan
The Consumes Energy site on Irish Road. Photo: Patrick McAbee. Atlas Twp. — On April 15, following a heated marathon session, the Atlas Township Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve a conditional site plan to expand the Consumers Energy, Flint City Gate natural gas regulator station on Irish Road, south of Jordan Road. Commission member June Amman voted no. The conditional approval of the site plan was made based on the requirements discussed that are necessary to meet township ordinances.
One wing beat away: Bluebirds, Purple Martins among us
A Purple Martin takes eyes an insect in flight. Photo by Josh Haas INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At 6:30 p.m. on April 29, the Nature Center in Independence Oaks Park at 9501 Sashabaw Road will host the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club. This month, Bluebirds and Purple Martins will be the topic of featured guest presenter Penny Briscoe, a frequent speaker on the species.
Lady Martians win D2 State Championship
The 2026 Division 2 State Champions Goodrich Martians Martian Head Coach Jason Gray. Photo Mark Bolen. GHS #2 Fr. Kat Federick. Mark Bolen. The Goodrich Lady Martians completed a perfect season on Saturday night with a 55-44 win over Tecumseh Indians in the MHSAA D2 State Championship game at the Jack Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University. The Indians 22-3 defeated Catholic Powers in the MHSAA D2 Like so many times this season the Martians defense stepped up and dominated.
Lady Martians hold off Sailors for trip to D2 State Finals
GHS #12 Kayla Hairston with the ball, tallied 17 points. Photo Mark Bolen. GHS #4 Jr. Baylor Lauinger. Photo by Mark Bolen. The undefeated Goodrich Lady Martians advanced to the State Championship game on Friday night with a 47-41 win over the Grand Rapids South Christian Sailors in the D2 State Semi Finals at the Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University. The Martians will face Tecumseh who defeated Powers Catholic 63-59 in the first semi-final game.
Best Cameras for Beginners in 2026 (Don’t Waste Your Money)
The best camera for beginners is usually a simple mirrorless camera that costs around $1000 or preferably less. When you’re starting photography, the goal isn’t to buy the most advanced camera you can afford. The goal is to buy a camera that helps you learn photography properly. A beginner camera should be easy to use, reasonably priced and capable of growing with you as your skills improve. Expensive gear doesn’t automatically create better photographs.
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