Atlas Twp.-The Green Road bridge over the Kearsley Creek, about a mile east of M-15, may be closed indefinitely following an inspection on Dec.13. Richard Hill, design department manager for the Genesee County Road Commission ordered the bridge, which was constructed in 1938, closed after a Monday meeting with an independent inspector. ‘Right now it’s […]
Atlas Twp.-Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones was denied support by at least three board members following a recommendation to appoint a new member to the township planning commission during Monday night’s meeting. Kautman-Jones nominated township resident and Davision veterinarian Rod Pierson, 66, to replace current Township Planning Commission President Rick Misek. The planning commission seat expires […]
Atlas Twp.- Third generation apple grower Ray Porter says making cider is simple’it’s 50 percent art, 50 percent science. ‘A simple process’it’s just apple juice,? said Porter, owner of Porter’s Orchard, 12060 Hegel Road. ‘You can’t have apples that are overripe’or too tart. It’s a blend of apples and weather conditions, and the time of […]
Atlas Twp.-Chances are, if medical attention was needed locally over the last half-century Kathleen June was there. When June retires this summer after 50 years as a registered nurse’it will mark the end of a career that started and was finished at Goodrich’s Wheelock Medical Facility which will close this summer. ‘It’s time,? said June. […]
Groveland Twp.- Tomas Escamilla knows what Mexico tastes like. Escamilla grew up in Guerrero, Mexico’about 1,200 miles south of the Texas border on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. The Escamilla family, which included a mother and father along with five boys and two girls, were farmers in some of the rugged central region […]
Groveland Twp.-Bob and Teresa Sage’s home is just a little too quiet this holiday season. If one family member serving in the military this holiday season was not difficult enough, the township family has two. ‘I’m just lucky my boys are not overseas,? said Teresa. ‘I’m very proud of them’but it’s still hard with both […]
Atlas Twp.- Last week, the township fire department received a new dual purpose engine pumper and tanker fire truck. Fred Forys, township fire chief said the 2008 truck purchased from Marion Rescue and Fire Apparatus in Marion Wis., was ordered in August 2007. The $450,000 fire truck carries 3,000 gallons of water and pumps at […]
Goodrich-A village councilmember request for a recount following the Nov. 4 village election in Precinct 4 has been denied by the board of canvassers. The request was due to a possible tabulator malfunction or a possible ballot printing error, according to a petition filed by Councilmember Patricia Wartella to the Office of the County Clerk […]
Goodrich-Village sewer bills are increasing. The village council voted 4-1 at Monday’s meeting to approve a 27 percent increase in sewer fees for the 641 village residents who utilize the county sewer system. The price hike, effective Jan. 2, will be reflected on village residents? March invoices and hikes county charges from $19.05 per quarter […]
The Genesee County 9-1-1 Center and Genesee County Medical Control Authority recently announced that the move to direct dispatching of emergency medical services (EMS) in the county will begin on Sept 9. On that date, all EMS calls will be dispatched directly to the closest, most appropriate ambulance or other EMS vehicle. The change could […]