What: The Goodrich Farmer’s Market Where: Horton Road and M-15 When: Seven days a week, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. The market is open until Jan. 1. n The market will be selling items grown by a local farmer, including plants, trees, fruits and vegetables. n Fresh fruit and produce, deer carrots, straw, corn stalks, mum […]
Atlas Township-Newly completed road projects on Atlas and Jordan Roads may leave motorists feeling a little less “shaken up.” Atlas Township awarded Wirt Stone Dock of Saginaw in April to provide 7,703 tons of limestone for the roads at an accepted bid of $70,341. There were two other bids for the job, but the council […]
Brandon Township-Fire Chief Bob and Karen McArthur’s White Swamp Oak tree has had the misfortune of being struck by lightning twice. It wouldn’t be so uncommon, except both strikes occured in the same year and within six months. ‘I’ve lived here for 27 years, and the tree has never been hit before. This is the […]
Goodrich-Jean Kish knows that students in Goodrich are eating healthier, thanks to the menus she provides every week. Kish is the Food Service Director for the entire Goodrich School system. Kish is responsible for preparing lunch menus from grades K-12, following the guidelines given to her by the United States Department of Agriculture, and the […]
Groveland Township-On Wednesday, Sept. 3, Michigan State Police Trooper Richard Sancez was dispatched to an injury traffic crash on Kier Road, just east of Oakhill Road at approximately 3:30 a.m. The driver, an 18-year old female resident of Davisburg, was immediately rushed to Genesys Regional Hospital in critical condition. The passenger, a 22-year old female […]
Groveland Township-A 24 year old Holly man awoke in his mobile home to a strange noise. He realized seconds later the noise was someone in his home, attempting to rob him. Michigan State Police Trooper Nathan Ellis responded to the victim’s call on Aug. 28 at 7:45 a.m. He said once the man looked down […]
Goodrich-In the past two years, the Goodrich Country Club on Hegel Road has been the victim of repeated vandalism. Jim Naugler, general manager of the course and Atlas Township Fire Chief, has never been fortunate enough to catch any of the suspects–until now. According to Naugler, on Aug, 30, five minors were on the course […]
Hadley Township-Yes, it’s that time again. Leaves are changing and summertime is on its way out. Thoughts turn from cool drinks to hot cider and the excitement of harvesting long awaited summer crops. It’s time for the 2003 Hadley Township’s Harvest Festival. The festival is unique, with activities and events appealing to every age group. […]
By Christiane Daily Staff Writer Goodrich-When communities grow larger, the need for businesses to expand is common. The BP Service Station in Goodrich is no different, and Jack Parker can’t understand why he’s faced a brick wall now. Parker is the Vice President of Quick Save stores, a company with a chain of more than […]
Goodrich-Jack Parker and Robert Eastman thought they were making a simple request by wanting to improve the look of the “gateway to the community.” “All we want to do is make that corner look better. That’s it. We are going to do what we say we’re going to do,” said Parker, following a two hour […]