Atlas Twp.-A township man has been arrested and charged with two counts of distributing and manufacturing child pornography, and three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years. A first degree criminal sexual conduct conviction carries a life in prison sentence. Paul Christian, 40, is currently […]
Goodrich-After 33 years of helping students realize their dreams, Kay Goodall is ready to live out a few of her own. Kay Goodall announced her retirement from Goodrich Schools earlier this year. And while she’s eager for this new time in her life, leaving behind a career that has thus far defined her life is […]
Atlas Twp.-Morale and pride. That’s what new township fire chief Fred Forys says is top on his list of objectives for the fire department he took over on July 15. ‘I’d like to be more active and try to get the morale back,? said Forys, 53. ‘This group of guys we have now are great. […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- Following nearly a two-year battle, the Michigan Education Association has reached a decision regarding a major rue between school staff and administration regarding the school calendar year. Sort of. ‘We did get an answer from the arbitrator,? said MEA representative Dianne Bregenzer. ‘He chose not to decide who was […]
Goodrich-The long anticipated new meeting place for residents is ready for use just in time for this month’s village council meeting. The freshly completed lower floor of the Gordon H. Bachmann Department of Public Works,10242 Hegel Road, now boasts about 1,500 square feet of space for meetings and village needs. Council meetings previously took place […]
When planning a race to honor daughter Kayla, Dennis O’Mara said he was hoping for a turn-out of about 300 people. The official count for last Saturday’s First Annual Kayla O’Mara Memorial Road Race: 932. I’m just very grateful for all the people who came,? said O’Mara, ‘whether or not they ran thinking about Kayla.? […]
This time of year, all’s fair for Jane Crossman. Genesee County Fair, that is. The Ortonville resident, along with many others from the community, will participate in the fair as it returns for its 157th year. Crossman says she’s been involved with the GCF for about 15 years, initially becoming involved through her children’s participation […]
Dean Faithfull made the trip from Southampton, England to the United States with a ‘goal? in mind. Literally. Faithfull, 19, is a coach with the UK International Soccer Day Camp. Both he and fellow coach Damaris Young, 22, of Panama City, Panama recently made the trip to Goodrich to give local kids a unique soccer […]
In the midst of ongoing struggles concerning the pathway on Hegel Road, a new set of contractor troubles have arisen for the village council’this time concerning the municipal complex. The council entered into executive session during Monday’s meeting, apparently to discuss a letter requesting more money for work done on the Gordon H. Bachmann Department […]
Full leather interior, bright orange paint job, seats 10 and yeah, it’s got a ‘Hemi.? With Cameron’s Limousine, Goodrich resident Mike Glynn is not looking to give customers the same old ride. ‘I have the coolest limo in Michigan,? gushes Glynn. ‘This is not your traditional limo company.? It’s a sentiment the 2006 Daytona Charger […]