Now home, troop becomes trooper

Groveland Twp. – When issued desert fatigues, state trooper Trevor Radke knew his five-year U.S. Marine Reserve enlistment was becoming something bigger than war games.A 13-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, Radke recently returned from serving in Iraq after the 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment Company C was activated to serve in Operation Iraqi […]

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Like lovers of fusion cuisine, Americans readily toss around colorful phrases. Goodness knows where the words tumbling out of our mouths originate. So it was for educational purposes that reporters at The Citizen—along with Zoe Pearson, public relations specialist at Brandon Township Library—decided to test-drive “Derivation”, a word game. Derivation is new. Produced by Entspire, […]

Roasting coffee beans is just the scoop

Goodrich — Kirk Walker knows beans. Coffee beans. If you’re looking for a superb cup of gourmet coffee, look for the glossy black-and-red ABeanToGo package, locally roasted by Kirk and Amy Walker. For Kirk, a master roaster, combining two of his biggest passions—faith in God and his love for coffee—into a family business with his […]

Goodrich students learn character

Goodrich — At Oaktree Elementary, education is more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic, thank you. Included in Oaktree curriculum is Character Education. This year, students are practicing saying “thank you” and learning how to properly meet and greet. Class discussion and hallway bulletin boards are good reminders, says Oaktree fifth-grader Samantha Shelley. “Sometimes if they […]

Warrant issued for grandchild molester

Goodrich – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant Dec. 18 for a 70-year-old male who has confessed to sexually molesting his 9-year-old step-granddaughter in Goodrich three years ago. The man will stand trial in circuit court in Genesee County on charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct II. He is currently lodged in the Oakland […]

Goodrich welcomes Young 5’s teacher

Goodrich – While Goodrich school administrators are sorry to see teacher Amy Zagata go, they’ve lined up a good replacement, said superintendent Raymond Green. The Goodrich Board of Education approved Jamie Hamel as the new Young 5’s teacher for Reid Elementary at last week’s board meeting. Hamel was previously a student teacher for the Goodrich […]

Grinch hits Atlas Twp home

Atlas Twp. – An Atlas Township home was broken into Dec. 11, and presents taken from under the tree. After forcing open and damaging the door of a home in the 9,000 block of Maple Road, the thief stole 15 presents from beneath the tree, said Atlas Sgt. Detective Joe Parks of the Genesee County […]

Short named Atlas Twp firefighter of the year

Atlas Twp. – For most of the last decade, Marty Short has demonstrated burning dedication to the Atlas Township Fire Department. It’s his passion to serve and personable ways that inspired fellow firefighters to vote him Atlas Township Firefighter of the Year.’Marty does whatever is asked of him, shows up at all calls and training,? […]

Goodrich administrators serve up Christmas feast

Goodrich – Goodarich School staff was treated to a festive breakfast last week, served up by administrators. The holiday breakfast is an annual rite that started more than two decades ago, inspired by superintendent Raymond Green’s experience in another district, he said. ‘Everybody seemed to enjoy getting together once a year–we get a good turnout,? […]

Physical challenge met

Goodrich – Amelia Ramiller, left, and Nykole Pfaff with their First Place Girl’s Team trophy, earned at the Toys for Tots Marine Corps Physical Fitness Challenge. Not pictured: Julie Owen.A three-student Goodrich team took first place in the girls? division of the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Challenge at Atherton High School.The challenge, which benefits Toys […]