Groveland Twp.-Two local men were arrested following an early morning brawl at the Groveland Manor Mobile Home community. The fight which included mostly family members that spilled out in the street, involved at least eight individuals’some of the participants used sticks, a shovel and a pint liquor bottle in the fray. Five individuals received minor […]
For three generations and more than a half century the Mooney family men have been cutting hair in Oakland County. Last month the latest in the long line of family clippers illuminated the ol? barber pole at 125 N. Ortonville Road. Ryan Mooney, 20, a 2007 Brandon High School graduate, joined his father Skip, 49, […]
Goodrich-A minute long video recorded on a cell phone by an Oaktree Elementary teacher of her10-year old student with Asperger’s Syndrome lodged in a desk chair sparked the ire and concerns of parents and others during Monday’s school board meeting. Teacher Nicole McVey was removed from the classroom following the incident, which occured in November. […]
The alleged number of victims of the Goodrich woman arrested on Jan. 24 for allegedly writing bad checks to pay sellers at her former consignment business is growing. ‘As of Feb. 26 we now have 35 victims with more than $71,000 in losses,? said Chris Swanson, Genesee County Undersheriff. ‘When she was first arrested the […]
On Tuesday a meeting regarding the progress on repairs to the Wheelock & Watkins Drain was held at the Genesee County Drain Commission Office in Flint. Representing the Village of Goodrich, were council members Richard Saroli and Mark Baldwin, along with village resident Norm Bass. Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright, along with Jim Gerth […]
Sheila Newton glances over the aging album covers. The vinyl records inside the cardboard sheaths are etched with music that defined her generation, youth, and a closeness known to only a few. Sheila, now a 71-year-old Brandon Township resident and former British citizen of 65 years, recalls the early years of the Beatles’before their fame. […]
It’s 6:30 p.m. and Patrick Major looks rather relaxed. And he should. The two Goodrich FIRST Robotics Team 494 and Team 70 robots were completed and ready to go. ‘We have had the best build season ever in 2014, finishing early with a great group of students and mentors,? said Major, team head coach. Tuesday […]
Atlas Twp.- For most of the past 20 years, township trustee Scott Statson’s commute to work has been rather quick. ‘I often work from home,? said Statson. ‘For me, I see business as individuals?100 years ago if someone had a business idea they’d run with it. Many companies grew from self-employment’there’s no more optimum time […]
Brandon Twp.- In 1847, Thomas Alva Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. That same year, construction was completed on a small barn just north of Hummer Lake Road about 3 miles east of Ortonville. Today, more than 160 years later, the two-story 46-by-38 foot structure still stands despite Michigan weather, numerous coats of paint and […]
Atlas Twp.- Newly appointed Rev. Michael Kuchar feels like St. Mark is a ‘perfect fit.? The new priest, ordained almost 30 years ago, acknowledged his recent five-year mission to impoverished Bolivia, El Salvador and Mexico sparked a positive side of his job to share with parishioners. ‘Even in real oppression, the people in those countries […]