Goodrich – School district residents voted in a millage renewal and a new board trustee last week. The proposal to increase the schools? non-homestead operating millage by 3 mills over a period of four years was approved 866-725. Of candidates seeking two available four-year seats on the board, the election went to incumbent Michael Tripp, […]
Atlas Twp. – A new officer will be in charge of Genesee County Sheriff Department reports issued from the Atlas Township area. Effective immediately, Detective Sgt. Mike Tocarchick is replacing Detective Sgt. Gerald (Joe) Parks as commanding officer of the Atlas Township precinct. Parks now works for the department’s Fenton precinct.
Goodrich – As many as 21 Genesee County students’and their siblings’may join the ranks of Goodrich students this fall. The decision to accept out-of-district Genesee County students received all ayes at the April 25 Goodrich Board of Education meeting. Board members wrestled over whether to accept elementary, middle school, and high school students into the […]
Hadley Twp. – When Alex Kovalsky auditioned for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in December, he qualified for more than the $450 scholarship. Thanks to a winning performance held at Goodrich Middle School, Alex will be among 70 students singing on a three-week European tour this summer. ‘I auditioned for a scholarship for a camp […]
Atlas Twp.- Matthew and Rhonda McCarty have been planning the opening of McCarty’s Golf Center since last year. The golf center was originally proposed for a location just north of Brown’s Do-it Center in Goodrich, but more space was required. The center’s approved location formerly housed Freeway Sports, at Hill Road and M-15. The golf […]
Goodrich – As of Wednesday, Welch Uniforms & Accessories LLC will be run by new owner Rick Eisenshtadt. Former owners Don and Brenda Welch can still be found in the store, as they’ve agreed to stay on during the transition. Except for expanding the product lines of police uniform gear, few changes are planned. ‘It’s […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Goodrich – Children designing plates at Barb MacClare’s ceramics shop are constantly on the lookout for reasons to use them. The sense of accomplishment from family meals served on children’s artwork is just one advantage of ceramics, says MacClare, owner of Fantasyland Ceramics & Gifts in downtown Goodrich. The hobby […]
The Citizen asked Goodrich Area Schools Superintendent Kim Hart to answer questions on the school budget, which is currently undergoing cuts. School budget and teachers Citizen: How are teachers paid? Hart: Teachers are paid an annual salary for 184 working days. Their contract includes under ‘Supplemental Pay? the provision that any days beyond 184 be […]
Goodrich – Pledges won’t be totaled until later this week, but organizers feel the schools? Fund Run was a success. This year’s Fund Run is a first for the Goodrich Parent Teacher Organization. Desiree Rocheleau, PTO Fund Run coordinator, credits Goodrich parent Teresa Reneaud for the idea. ‘Teresa works in the Clarkston district and brought […]
Goodrich – The board of education meeting room overflowed last Monday with district residents wanting answers. On the agenda: Whether to finalize the layoff of 39 teachers. Tearfully, board members approved the layoffs, by a margin of 6 to 1. Although school officials expect to call back teachers as the budget allows, 11 to 15 […]