Davison Twp. – A warrant was issued June 29 for the arrest of the driver whose Ken’s Redi-Mix truck crashed into a van April 9 on M-15 near Bristol Road, killing three family members. The driver, Matthew Woods, 34, of Grand Blanc faces three counts of negligent homicide in the deaths of Pamela Doyon, 36, […]
Groveland Twp. – Unusual behavior led Groveland police to conclude a barefoot wanderer is insane. On June 27 at 3:27 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Groveland post responded to a report of a barefoot 25-year-old Swartz Creek woman’dressed in leather’who scratched a car at the Dixie Highway BP station near Grange Hall Road […]
Goodrich – Retiring Goodrich Schools Superintendent Raymond Green prefers not to hire relatives of district staffers. His successor doesn’t agree. Since she’s working with her mother this summer, new superintendent Kim Hart has first-hand knowledge of the positive side, but asserts there’s no wrongdoing. ‘I don’t think we really have a nepotism issue,? said Hart, […]
Atlas Twp. – For the second year, a group of local bikers will join motorcyclists statewide for the Hogs In Ministry free July 3 and 4 camping motorcycle weekend. Approximately 1,500 bikers from all over the state are expected to camp and ride, said HIM member Jim Walls, of Atlas Community Baptist Church. Pitch a […]
Goodrich – The Goodrich-Atlas Block Grant Committee has been awarded $5,131 from the United Way of Genesee County. Nonprofit organizations in Atlas Township with 501(c)(3) status that have a specific proposed program can apply to receive funds. For an application, call Susan Davis at (810) 636-2593.
Goodrich – This Wednesday will mark the close of Dr. Raymond Green’s career as superintendent of Goodrich Area Schools. Green, who has been superintendent of the district for 23 years, celebrated his pending retirement at a June 17 reception at the Atla s Valley Country Club. Former colleagues and area friends were among those who […]
Atlas Twp. – When Georgia Westover’s daughter Kelly heard about this summer’s Vacation Bible School, her face lit up. ‘She absolutely loves it, she gets excited about going every year,? said Georgia of 11-year-old Kelly, who’s looking forward to her third year at Atlas Community Baptist’s VBS. At least eight area churches are planning crafts, […]
Atlas Twp. – For the second year, a group of local bikers will join motorcyclists statewide for the Hogs In Ministry free July 3 and 4 camping motorcycle weekend. Approximately 1,500 bikers from all over the state are expected to camp and ride, said HIM member Jim Walls, of Atlas Community Baptist Church. Pitch a […]
Goodrich – Locally owned ABeanToGo gourmet coffee company has been ordered to stop roasting by the Goodrich Village Council. In response to neighbors complaints regarding the smell of roasting coffee, ABeanToGo Master Roaster Kirk Walker investigated ways to eliminate the odor. This spring, Walker had a custom-designed afterburner installed. Neighbors, located near ABeanToGo coffee, 9091 […]
Brandon School Board incumbents Christopher D. Yuchasz, 45, of Ortonville, an Oakland County Sheriff’s Sergeant and Holly resident, Karyn Milligan, 55, co-owner of Northwest Heating and Cooling Co. in Ortonville won reelection for a second four year term. Milligan received 286 votes and Yuchasz took 309 votes. Challengers D’Anna Keeble, a local business owner and […]