Atlas Twp.-The township planning commission did not take action on changes to the master plan during Wednesday’s meeting. The master plan, which is reviewed every five years, is a guide for land use in the community it serves. Rick Misek, planning commisson chairman, said several proposed resolutions including low cost housing, senior housing in addition […]
Atlas Twp.-Last fall, Ray Porter owner of Porter’s Orchard, 12060 Hegel Road impressed the cider world and finished in second place during Michigan’s 12th Annual Apple Cider Contest, during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo conference. Porter’s recipe for success at his local farm will continue with the tastes of summer and […]
It was a matter of convenience that in 1956, Goodrich businessman Emery Bennett joined the Atlas Township Fire Department. Owner of Bennett TV and Appliance, located about a block from the township fire hall, the proximity made racing to a blaze easy. ‘Many times I’d put a sign on my door, ‘gone to a fire,? […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 6-0 vote on Monday night during a special meeting, the school board of trustees OK’d a two year contract with the Goodrich Education Association. Board Vice-President Jeff Gardner resigned from the board on June 23. ‘The Goodrich Education Association membership met last week and ratified the two-year contract with […]
On Tuesday the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League announced the have signed Goodrich native and Michigan State standout Kyler Elsworth to a contract. ‘I got a call on July 6 from Montreal and flew out the next day,? said Elsworth in an interview on Wednesday from Montreal. ‘After a physical, I did some […]
Atlas Twp.-The board of trustees is expected to discuss ballot language for future bike paths in the township at 7 p.m., July 21 at the township hall, 7386 Gale Road, Grand Blanc. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee formed about a year ago has gathered 358 signed petitions from residents in support of recreational […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 4-2 to appoint Dan Keller trustee, replacing Vice-President Jeff Gardner who resigned June 23 due to extended work obligations. Trustees Greg Main, Chip Schultz, Nikki Wiederman and David Cramer voted yes. Trustees Tim Zirnhelt and Linda Jackson voted no. In addition, Jackson will be the vice-president replacing […]
Goodrich-Michelle Imbrunone’s first week as the new district superintendent included learning her way around the district and receiving Michigan Merit Exam results that were near the top among all Genesee County schools. ‘We are very excited by the information and being in the top five among our county high schools,? said Michelle Imbrunone, district superintendent. […]
John Kozak was just 7-years-old when he escaped with his mother Rose and older sister Zdenka from oppressive Communist rule in Czechoslovakia during the late 1940s. From 7-8:30 p.m., July 14, Kozak will discuss his story, ‘Through the Eyes of Rose? at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., Ortonville. The story details how his […]
Goodrich-At about 2:45 p.m Sunday, Interim High School Principal Michael Ellis? cell phone rang. ‘Hold on for a message,? said Ellis, as he concluded commencement for 187 GHS graduates. The lights dimmed? and a collective gasp resonated through the crowd of several hundred packed into the high school gymnasium. ‘Hello, class of 2009,? said David […]