Atlas Twp.-Former Township Supervisor Paul Amman says the recent fracas which erupted over a damaged township computer hard drive is simply a diversion. Former Township Supervisor Paul Amman responded to a request for $600 in restitution for a township computer hard drive that was removed and allegedly damaged by a township trustee prior to newly […]
It was Charline Helmle’s turn in the makeshift barber chair’the room went silent. ‘Too quiet,? she said, waiting for her son Kyle to run the clippers over her scalp. ‘I sat down in the chair and said, ‘I’m not going to cry’everyone needs to cheer or just make a lot of noise. I don’t want […]
Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 3-2 to participate in the Flint Area Narcotics Group (FANG). Township supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones, Trustee Barry June and Trustee Patrick Major voted yes. Township Clerk Tere Onica and Treasurer Ann Marie Moore voted no. However, the board agreed to only partially fund the requested dollars […]
Goodrich-It’s been about seven years since Jean Kish, school district food service director, first recognized a need in the community near the holidays. ‘I guess it’s just called care to share,? she said. ‘There’s no official name for the program, but it all started when district families come in the school and filled out forms […]
Groveland Twp.- It’s early Tuesday morning and Groves Party Shoppe owner Frank is trying to deal with a gaping 10-foot hole in the ceiling of the store he’s owned for more than 20 years. Insulation, ceiling tiles and sawdust are scattered over the white tile floor’a cold breeze comes in through the roof. ‘I’ve been […]
Goodrich- On Tuesday John Waskevich, project manager for Midland-based Gerace Construction Company, along with village officials, inspected the dam to curb the seepage discovered earlier this year in the century-old structure. ‘The dam poses no immediate danger to the community,? said Pete Morey, village council member. ‘Gerace Construction checked over the dam pretty good and […]
Goodrich- Earlier this fall seepage was found in the century-old dam after a village DPW worker and others reported sinkholes in the soil embankment just east of the spillway. There were several instances of where the soil gave way under foot. No injuries were reported. Last week the suspected breach in the dam has now […]
Goodrich-A new full-service vehicle repair shop has just rolled into the village. ABC Auto Repair, 8223 S. State Road, Goodrich opened last month and for owner Jeremy Jacobs it’s like coming home. ‘We’re a family business,? said Jacobs, a 2001 Goodrich High School graduate and Davison resident. ‘We had done very well at our Flint […]
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If there’s an emergency medical call just over the Genesee County line, don’t look for Brandon Fire Department to respond. A request earlier this fall by Atlas Township Fire Chief Fred Forys for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) mutual aid using Brandon Fire Department has been denied by the Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO), the factfinding […]