Goodrich – They’ve won one, and lost one, but Goodrich robotics champions are still vigorously defending last year’s international title. The team was knocked out of the most recent For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, held at Wayne State University in Detroit. The crew made a last-minute change when faculty adviser […]
Goodrich – When a new family moved into Jill Stadola’s neighborhood, she gathered treats and local information before introducing herself. Local businesswoman Sharon Schulmeister and Stadola’s daughter, Annie, thought her hospitable tendencies should be taken further. ‘This is so you,? said Annie. Stadola, who holds a degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota, decided […]
Atlas Twp. – Emergency medical response is getting better in Atlas Township, but impending changes could bring further improvement. Ambulance response times, as of March 2004, are down to eight minutes in Atlas Township, and 8.57 minutes in the Village of Goodrich, says BruceTrevithick, executive director of Genesee County Medical Control Authority, partially due to […]
Goodrich – It’s 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Rebecca Wiley can hardly keep her secret. Tomorrow she’s going to school. While school may not be a thrill for some 13-year-olds, Rebecca’or Becky, as her friends call her’has been begging to go. To Becky, it’s better than being in the hospital. Two months ago, she thought she […]
Atlas Twp. – Although the township has come in under budget this year, the officials may ask taxpayers to pay for road fixes. With the township’s fiscal year ending March 31, the Atlas Township Board approved the 2005-2006 budget at its March 21 meeting. For 2004 -2005, Atlas Township revenue and expenses were expected to […]
Goodrich – You love your community. You’re full of ideas. You want to be part of this year’s ‘Good Times in Goodrich.? You’re on. This year’s Good Times in Goodrich steering committee has gathered volunteers and ideas for the September 10 and 11 event, but more volunteers’and ideas’are needed. The community festival, which never became […]
Goodrich – Newly-appointed village councilpersons allowed public comment at last week’s meeting, but emphasized they’ll carry on ‘business as usual.? Following the Feb. 22 election in which all five council members were recalled, the Genesee County Elections Commission appointed three residents to serve until long-term councilpersons are elected May 3. Joyce Welch-Baker, Bob Chlebnik, and […]
Goodrich – Richard George ‘Dick? Thielen will be remembered for his integrity, compassion, level-headedness, love of family, and community dedication. Dick, 74, died March 12 at his Goodrich home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1930, the son of George and Gertrude (Aldridge) Thielen of Davison. Dick was a 1948 […]
Atlas Twp. – Church and barn-raisings aren’t necessarily outdated. They just take a bit longer these days. Recently completed construction of the First Baptist Church of Goodrich began more than three years ago. Thanks to members pitching in, the 6,000-square-foot facility will cost a fraction of its worth. ‘Davison State Bank gave us a loan […]
Goodrich – An ad hoc committee is planning this September’s ‘Good Times in Goodrich? celebration, but more help is needed. The committee discussed ideas at last week’s Goodrich-Atlas Chamber of Commerce meeting at Cranberries Cafe. The event is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 9. Current plans for the celebration include live entertainment, a […]