Kim Hart eyed for two school districts? top spots

Goodrich – Though the school board voted to extend Superintendent Kimberly Hart’s contract for one year, she is exploring other options. Hart was announced as one of two final candidates up for the job of superintendent of Kenowa Hills Public Schools in Grand Rapids. Tom Martin, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools in Hopkins, Mich., was […]

Man pleads guilty in road worker death

The man accused of killing a Genesee County Road Commission worker nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. On April 30, John Quillen, 64, of Goodrich, pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a motor vehicle and driving while his license was suspended second offense, according to a statement from Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton. […]

Martus recovering

Goodrich- Athletic Director Al Martus says he’s doing just fine, but admits he’s had a rough week. Martus, 62 was admitted to Genesys Regional Medical Center on April 23 and was later diagnosed as having had a heart attack. He underwent surgery, receiving three stents. After being released on April 30, Martus found himself back […]

Village Furs and Outerwear

Goodrich- When Tracy Del Duca and her business partner Lynne Phal were in need of a location for their business, Village Furs and Outerwear, they looked no further than their own backyard. ‘We were looking for the perfect area where we would fit in as a little boutique, and we love Goodrich,? said Del Duca. […]

Senior housing

There will be an informal meeting regarding the Goodrich Affordable Senior Housing Corporation at 7 p.m., May 14 and 10 a.m., May 16 at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road. The group is proposing senior housing consisting of one- and two-bedroom condominium style apartments on Hegel Road near S. State Road in […]

Principal’s actions determined not sexual

Goodrich – An investigation of sexual harassment allegations in the middle school is finished, with results funneling into the community via a letter sent to parents and staff members. Following the investigation, the actions of Middle School Principal Jerry Lawrason were determined not to be sexual in nature. According to the letter signed by Superintendent […]

‘I don’t think I did anything wrong?

Recent allegations of sexual harassment are not the first seen by the Goodrich School District. Former Reid Elementary Maintenance Custodian Dennis Harris said he worked in the district from 1980-1993 before being fired for allegations of sexual harassment. Harris said for 13 years he had made a habit of telling women in the building, ‘Good […]

‘Diamonds are Forever,? a hit at Goodrich Prom 2007

Goodrich- This year’s prom had a license to thrill as approximately 360 students danced the night away in a setting straight out of a James Bond movie. The theme was ?007 James Bond: Diamonds are Forever,? in honor of the class of 2007, said parent Tina McKechnie. McKechnie was one of a group of junior […]

Hart still in running for Kenowa Hills

Goodrich- Superintendent Kimberly Hart wasn’t the first choice for the job, but she made a strong showing. Hart was not chosen for the position of superintendent by the Kenowa Hills Public Schools Board of Education in Grand Rapids. Tom Martin, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools in Hopkins, Mich., was selected during a May 7 board […]

Craft show

Goodrich- Genesys Hospice is asking locals to get a little crafty in helping them raise funds. The first of what is planned to become an annual craft show and fund fair to is slated to take place 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on May 19 and 20 on the grounds of the Care Center, 7280 S. […]

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