Lake Orion Community Schools officials want to make sure they are comparing apples-to-apples before possibly privatizing custodial and transportation services in the future. The topic was discussed at length among members of the school board and administrators during the Sept. 14 school board meeting. The notion of privatizing such services was prompted by Michigan Gov. […]
By Ashley St. Aubin Staff Writer Mark ye calendars. The timeless William Shakespeare play ‘Romeo and Juliet? will be making its way to Goodrich for the very first Shakespeare in the Park. Emma Lieber, Goodrich grad and New York University student, is the founder and artistic director of the production. Lieber says she is looking […]
Swim. Bike. Run. This phrase sums up Melany Diaz’s summer so far. Diaz, a Goodrich High School student trained, competed and finished her first triathlon this past weekend in Chicago. She received third place in her division of females 16 to 19 years old. Diaz tackled the South Shore Triathlon in Lake Shore, Chicago while […]
Beets, Beats, and Eats is going to the dogs. From 6-9 p.m., Aug. 12, BB&E will feature the second annual ‘Pet Night? at Crossman Park and there should be plenty to bark about. The event has become a real tail wagger amongst area residents with almost 40 dogs in attendance last summer. All breeds are […]
Erin O? Mara is excited for the new addition to the Sixth Annual Kayla O? Mara Memorial Road Race. Inspired by Goodrich resident Scott VanSumeren, the race will be adding a handcycle division in the 10K race. ‘It’s a really big year for us. I am excited for the new addition and I think it’s […]
John Grimshaw was formally installed as pastor of Lakeview Community Church,10023 S. State Road, Goodrich on July 10 with Bishop John Zuck officiating the service. Grimshaw was originally involved in various music ministries to churches throughout Michigan. He also served at Richfield Church of the Nazarene in Richfield Township and Davison Community Church. He had […]
By Ashley St. Aubin Staff Writer From 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., July 19, at the Brandon Township Public Library, the Ortonville Rotary Club is hosting the Ortonville State Recreational Rangers to discuss untapped resources at the state park. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Ortonville Recreation Area includes 5,400 acres located in southern Lapeer […]
So far, Alice Lalone is having a pretty decent summer. Not only is the 17-year-old Rochester High School student confident about showing top grade steers and lambs at the upcoming Oakland County Fair set for July 12-17’but she’ll do it as the 2011 Oakland County Fair Queen. ‘It takes a lot of hardwork, but I […]
Ines Figueira is preparing to adjust to a new life between America and her home country of Portugal when she arrives in late August. Figueira,17, will be a foreign exchange student at Goodrich High School this fall and says she is looking forward to the opportunity to experience something new. ‘I’m very excited about everything,? […]
This Saturday, Aug. 25, Good Times in Goodrich is back and promises another year of good food and family fun. Hundreds are expected to gather in downtown Goodrich to watch the parade, enjoy a band or two, and visit with the locals. The array of entertainment also includes an all-day craft show, marketplace vendors, and […]