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.
Host Lee Steinhoff, center, chats with guests Leah Troyer, left, and Bill Troyer. The Atlas Township residents feasted with members of the Silver Fox senior group June 21 at the restored home of real estate broker Lee Steinhoff in honor of his mother, the late Ruth Steinhoff. Photo by Bob Flath.
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Genesee County – While some officers tossed aside a recent letter warning about bullet-resistant vests, police agencies are taking notice. Police officers, agencies, and distributors were notified June 21 by vest manufacturer Second Chance Body Armor that vests containing any of the material Zylon may break down, leaving them unprotected […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Atlas Twp. – While those at home celebrate freedom, Pvt. Ryan Lopez, 18, prepares to fight for it. A member of Goodrich High School’s Class of 2005, Ryan knew he would miss his own graduation ceremony when he left June 5 for San Diego and U.S. Marine Corps training. ‘He […]
After opening in February 2004, Carebees 830 Ortonville Road, Ortonville has closed. Owner Theresa Nace made the announcement last week and said due to health reasons she could no longer keep the small coffee shop and eatery open. No plans for the property have been made.
Goodrich – The Goodrich-Atlas Pathway is expected to be finished along Hegel Road within two to three weeks, says village administrator Jakki Sidge. With restoration and a fence installed near the golf course, the project is expected to be finished by its Aug. 5 completion date. Tickets are being issued to any motorized vehicle on […]
Goodrich – The Village of Goodrich now has a drop box. Village officials encourage residents to use the box to drop off sewer and tax payments.
The Brandon Fire Department responded to a fire at 9:02 a.m., June 29 at the McDonald’s Restaurant, 925 Ortonville Road. When firefighters arrived the blaze had been extinguished by the automatic ‘Ansul? fire suppression system. When temperatures reach a specific level the system located in the hood-exhaust area activates and puts the fire out, said […]
Atlas Twp. – Get your car stuck, go to jail. The Genesee County Prosecutor’s office is expected to issue warrants for the arrest of a Flint man, 20, who has confessed to larceny from 10 Atlas Township vehicles in May. The suspect was tracked down by the Genesee Auto theft Investigation Network (GAIN) after getting […]
Atlas Twp. – If you’re not registered by July 5, you won’t get to vote on changing the Goodrich village charter in August. Absentee ballots should be requested soon, and must be returned to the Atlas Township office no later than Aug. 1. Register or request an absentee ballot in person by bringing a driver’s […]