Vehicle owners could face new sticker shock

Goodrich – Owners of cars for sale parked in parking lots along M-15 may soon get more than just an offer to buy their ride. Used vehicles sold along M-15 are becoming an eyesore, say village officials, as well as a potentially hazardous distraction along the busy road. So numerous are the hodgepodge of vehicles […]

Fate of Groveland Twp. post decided this week

Lansing – The future of the Groveland Township State police post could be known as early as this week say officials from State Rep. Jim Marleau’s office. ‘The governor and the Senate agree with me that public safety is a top priority for our communities and should not be taken lightly,? Marleau said. ‘I am […]

Groveland Township post will close

Lansing- Michigan State Police protection and services from the Groveland post will end following the breakdown of a legislative conference committee agreement regarding the state budget on Wednesday. After nearly a year of banter the Senate voted 21-17 to concur with the committee report that specifically calls for the post to be closed on Dec.1. […]

The way to grow

Brandon Twp.- For the past 25 years Horton-Renn Insurance Agency, 1839 S. Ortonville Road has offered clients exceptional service. The same commitment to customers will continue but in a new upgraded facility. Company owner Walt Renn says the original 750 square-foot brick office building purchased in 1982 was just too small for the three agents […]

Goodrich schools sign up and running…almost

Goodrich – After more than two years of planning and a host of issues the new Goodrich Area Schools sign located along Hegel Road north of the high school is up’but not quite running. On Sept. 22 representatives of Apex Sign Group of Flint razed the old sign and installed the new marque just before […]

Goodrich to join lawsuit against drain commission

Goodrich- The school district has joined five other Genesee County districts in a lawsuit challenging the Genesee County Drain Commission. The districts are contesting excessive connection fees and regular user fees of the water and sewer system. The suit claims these fees and charges are an unconstitutional tax levied on public school districts. The school […]

Goodrich to join lawsuit against drain commission

Goodrich- The school district has joined five other Genesee County districts in a lawsuit challenging the Genesee County Drain Commission. The districts are contesting excessive connection fees and regular user fees of the water and sewer system. The suit claims these fees and charges are an unconstitutional tax levied on public school districts. The school […]

School OK’s arsenic filtration system

Goodrich – It’s been a little more than two years since Goodrich School District learned of next January’s new arsenic requirements. The board moved one step closer to meeting those new provisions at the September school board meeting. At a cost of $91,350 the Goodrich School Board OK’d Sunshine Water Systems of Linden to provide […]

New owners, new tastes Big Jake’s

Goodrich-Steve McGinnis had driven past Big Jake’s Pizza and Shakes each day on his way to work. ‘One day I noticed a ‘For Sale? sign up in front,? said McGinnis, a 1985 Davison High School graduate and Grand Blanc Township resident. ‘Then when it said ‘Price Reduced? I thought we should be there’I’ll run it.? […]

Local residents concerned about closing of Groveland MSP Post

Groveland Twp.- Dennis O’Malley arrived home during the mid-day to unload some tables in the basement of his township home. He was not home alone. The owner of a Brandon Township restaurant and a catering service, O’Malley purchased 11 acres about 10 years ago and built a house on the wooded township property. The rural […]