School of Choice

Goodrich Area Schools will begin accepting applications from students in grades K-12 on May 21 for their school of choice program. This year, students from Livingston, Shiawassee, Saginaw, Tuscola, Lapeer and Oakland Counties are eligible to apply. The district will enroll 21 students from these counties, in addition to the 21 they will accept from […]

Robotics Team fundraiser

The Goodrich High School Robotics Team will host a fundraiser, 4-9 p.m. on May 23 at Italia Gardens in Davison. Both take-out customers and customers who choose to dine-in can support the team by telling a restaurant employee they are there in support of the Goodrich High School Robotics Team.

‘I don’t see myself succeeding as well without it?

Goodrich- Being a mother makes resident Jennifer Senish want to SKIP. And in her opinion, deciding to do just that makes her job a whole lot easier. ‘It’s beyond beneficial. It should be required, it really should. It’s been a lifeline for me,? says Senish. The 37-year-old mother of two is referring to Successful Kids= […]

Goodrich students go global with Tech Effects

Goodrich- Tech Effects is going global, but they could use a little help. Four fourth- and fifth-grade students will be representing the school’s team of ten May 23-27 at the global level of competition in Knoxville, Tenn. But it will cost them about $2,500 just to make the trip to compete. The program is still […]

Thank you moms everywhere, especially mine

Mother’s Day is here again, but this year it comes with special significance for me. My husband and I are expecting our first child ‘a girl if ultrasounds are to be trusted? at the end of August. And while I’ve always appreciated my mother in that obligatory ‘thanks for being my mom, and oh, what’s […]

Want the light? Then write

Goodrich- Write for the light if you think it’s right; That’s what the village council is asking. The long sought after light at the corner of M-15 and Erie Street is up and expected to be functioning by mid-June, but only temporarily and in conjunction with ongoing construction projects. But Council President Ed York said […]

Hart still considered by other district

Goodrich-Superintendent Kimberly Hart has come close to landing several area jobs, but as of press time Thursday has not been offered a position. Hart was one of two finalists in the running for the position of superintendent of Kenowa Hills in Grand Blanc, but fell short of a job offer following a 4-3 vote by […]

Pay hike debate draws fire from council members

Goodrich- Taxpayer money and differing opinions on how it should be spent brought some residents out to speak to their local government last Monday. Debate among those in attendance and the council flared when the topic of discussion turned to a proposed pay increase for village employees. Councilmembers Dave Lucik and Patty Wartella were on […]

‘It makes history come alive for them?

By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- History came to life this month for some middle school students with an eighth grade trip to Gettysburg, Penn., and Washington, D.C. ‘They loved it, we had a really good time,? said GMS teacher Dawn Robb. The trip took place May 4-8 with about 150 students, staff and parents […]

Behm to step down as deputy clerk

Atlas Twp.- As one deputy township clerk says good-bye, another prepares to take the reins. Carol Behm has served as Atlas Township deputy clerk for seven years, alongside Clerk Tere Onica. ‘She came on board when I took over as clerk,? says Onica, recalling times the two adjusted to their mutual new positions in the […]

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