Goodrich-The village council voted 4-0 Monday night to approve a four-year extension of the waste collection contract with Flint-based Republic Services of Michigan. Councilmember Patricia Wartella was absent at the time of the vote. The extension, which includes providing a 95-gallon or 65-gallon rolling trash cart for each of the approximately 650 village residents, will […]
It’s been 12 years since Brandon High School graduation was moved from the school to the Meadow Brook pavilion in Rochester. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon says that while the district has invested $7 million in a new activities complex with the seating and parking capacity to host a graduation of about 300 graduates along with a […]
It’s no wonder why Steve Carson knows golf. For the past 25 years, the Towanda, Penn. native, Grand Blanc resident, and golf professional has promoted the game he loves through instruction and course management. Now, Carson brings his expertise to the Goodrich Country Club as the new club manager/golf professional. ‘I’m not only grateful for […]
Four stints of active military duty is remarkable. But when that service is in the American Revolution? where young recruits had no military training, their weapons were outdated and the enemy were regimented trained British troops’the accomplishment is remarkable. Such is the story of Patriot Nathan Burpee. On June 21, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of […]
Goodrich-Bill Rausch had reason to worry when the village mill pond was drained of water last month for repairs. ‘Where’s the township fire department going to get water when a home or business is on fire if the pond is empty?? said Rausch, who served on the Independence Township Fire Department for 29 years. ‘It’s […]
Goodrich-Following the conclusion of the June 23 school board meeting Vice President Jeff Gardner resigned. ‘It’s been a good run over the past five years,? said Gardner, following the decision. ‘My work requires me to travel more than before my company has expanded offices in other cities and I’m going to be on the road […]
At 95-years-old, Catherine Dusenbury can still wear the WAVES uniform’a WWII Victory medal and American Campaign medal pinned on the left side of the navy blue, long sleeve, wool jacket. The Navy anchor adorns her Garrison cap. Seventy years has passed since Dusenbury first donned the navy blue and sailed into a unique episode of […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 7-0 to move into closed session and are now poised to offer Michelle Imbrunone, current Avondale High School principal, a contract as district superintendent. In a special meeting on May 5, the school board voted 5-0 to retain the services of Michigan Leadership Institute to begin the […]
Atlas Twp.- In 2011, the local fireworks issue became louder after state lawmakers opened up sales and usage in Michigan’igniting a rush to buy the devices and creating a new retail opportunity for some. However, three years later, municipalities are still trying to adjust to the new climate. ‘Fireworks can be a real safety issue,? […]
Goodrich-By a 5-1 vote Monday night, district resident Lynne Morisette was appointed to the school district board of trustees, replacing long-time Trustee Michael Thorpe, who resigned on May 6. Trustee Linda Jackson voted no on the appointment, however, declined comment on the issue as of press time. School Board President Michael Tripp said the decision […]