School district student count mixed

Student enrollment slipped at Brandon Schools while Goodrich Schools inched higher following a student count on Wednesday. Changes in enrollment means more or less money for the schools, which receive per-pupil funding of $6,875 per student. In the Fall 2005 count both districts posted 3 percent increases with 66 additional students at Goodrich and 59 […]

New Michigan State Police post commander

Groveland Twp.-Although 1st Lt. Garold Parsons may be new to his position as Michian State Police post commander in Groveland Township, he is no rookie when it comes to law enforcement. ‘I’ve been in law enforcement 29 years,? said Parsons. Parsons, 51, spent his first eight years working for the Iosco County Sheriffs Department. He […]

Here’s looking at who’s cooking

Atlas Twp.-Dressed in an spotless white shirt executive chef Mitch Plant skillfully chops an onion into small pieces. Oblivious to the distance between his finger and razor sharp knife blade, Plant 50, methodically slices through a crisp, thin skin of the bulb resting beneath his exposed fingers. ‘I tend to burn myself more than cut,? […]

After student’s death, a celebration of life

Goodrich- Following a visitation on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 and a funeral on Feb. 1, friends and family of Kayla O’Mara gathered together once again last week. This time, however, it was not in mourning, but rather in celebration. At 6 p.m. on Feb. 4, Goodrich High School hosted a ‘Celebration of Life? for […]

School employees deny any wrong doing

Goodrich- A school official says all school employees named on what she described as ‘a short list? of possible offenders have denied any wrong doing. A public release of a list naming local school employees with criminal convictions has been delayed following a Feb.10 circuit court ruling on the matter, according to the Michigan Education […]

Spelling well at GMS

Goodrich-It’s not always easy to spell unerringly. Literally. Yet on Feb. 15, Goodrich Middle School student Rae Moors did just that at a school spelling bee. Under the bright lights of the stage, seventh-grader stood at a podium and spoke into the microphone; ‘U-n-e-r-r-i-n-g-l-y.? After correctly spelling the word, which runner up Diana Svinarich had […]

Atlas Township Fire Department on probation

Atlas Twp.- The Township fire department has been placed on probation following a failure to properly submit medical reports. Township fire chief James Naugler said the probation is a miscommunication with the Genesee County Medical Control Authority. Naugler said he had not received warning of reports, which say officials, were filed in an inappropriate manner. […]

GUMC, youths plan 30 hour famine

Goodrich- More than 20 area residents planned a 30 hours fast during the weekend, hoping a local ‘famine? could help fix a global one. The ?30 hour famine,? at Goodrich United Methodist Church,8071 S. State Road, is a fundraiser supporting Christian relief group,’World Vision,? a group dedicated to erasing global poverty. The event was organized […]

GUMC Family Life Center set to open

Goodrich-Finishing touches are being put on The Goodrich United Methodist Church Family Life Center, completing a project eight years in the making. The Family Life Center has been a work in progress since 1998, said Karl Zeigler, Pastor of the GUMC. On March 1, it will open to the public. Zeigler said the decision to […]

Donation to aid hospice

Goodrich-It’s been said money can’t buy happiness, but $1,100 is about the ease a lot of pain. With Oxford Bank’s presentation of an oversized check on Feb.13 to Genesys Home and Hospice Care, 7280 S. State Road in Goodrich, hospice will be able to afford a much needed hydrocollator. ‘Hydrocollator? is a big word for […]