Groveland Twp. – The design of state police cars played a role in the escape of a man arrested twice this week. John Wesley Metzelburg III, 30, escaped from a Michigan State Police car Monday. With no partition between front and back seats, Metzelburg was able to climb over the seat to escape with the […]
Goodrich – Being a registered nurse for 18 years didn’t prepare Pam Arnold for having leukemia. Since November, the Goodrich resident has been wrestling with the diagnosis. So has Pam’s family. They’ve devoted themselves to trying to find a stem cell donor. ‘It is very hard to find a match, so we need to test […]
Atlas Twp. – An Atlas Township woman and an Otisville man were injured in an M-15 collision when roads turned slippery Tuesday morning. A northbound 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon, driven by a 38-year-old Atlas Township woman, crossed the center line into the southbound lane just south of Maple Road about 7:30 a.m. Jan. 19, […]
Goodrich – Last year’s rainfalls could mean dam repair money if a village grant is approved. The village was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that hazardous mitigation funds may become available due to flooding, said Goodrich village administrator Jakki Sidge. After submitting a letter to FEMA, village officials were notified last week that […]
Atlas Twp. – With a new access road and transmitter building constructed in the township, emergency workers are edging closer to reliable communication. The road and building were recently built at the site of the WFUM tower near Washburn and Kipp roads, where the Genesee County 911 Consortium will soon co-locate microwave dishes for its […]
Goodrich – She’ll have to give up her seats on the planning commission and zoning board of appeals, but Pat Schierup will soon be the new Goodrich village clerk. Schierup, who’s previously served on the village council, was hired as a part-time clerk at the rate of $10 per hour. The hiring decision was approved […]
Goodrich – With the launch of a new children’s store, downtown Goodrich is a mecca of family activity, says Dawn Toms of The Kids Klothes Line. ‘People don’t have to go to the mall,? said Toms, of Goodrich, who joined longtime Goodrich resident Kari Zmich in opening The Kids Klothes Line in December. The boutique […]
Goodrich – Online exposure may affect Goodrich businesses, thanks to the M-15 Heritage Route. The Village of Goodrich opted to renew its membership in the M-15 Heritage Route at a fee of $200, approved at Monday’s village council meeting. This year, the fee includes inclusion in the new M-15 Heritage Route Web site, which lists […]
Atlas Twp. – Back in the 1980s, Emery Bennett found himself at odds with Atlas Township board policies and ran for office. ‘I felt I wanted a chance to try to make a difference,? said Bennett. He won several terms in succession. Last year, Bennett announced he wasn’t seeking re-election. For the first time in […]
Goodrich – A display near the gymnasium door of Goodrich High School catches the attention of visiting sports fans. The military alumni board features active-duty military personnel, all graduates from Goodrich High School, all with a story to tell. ‘I stood and watched at the last few games,? said Linda May, GHS athletic secretary, whose […]