In defense of the rights of others

Goodrich- Jay Clothier often encounters those charged with murder, rape and other violent crimes. Yet it’s his choice’that’s his job. Clothier, a defense attorney represents those often avoided by others’those charged with sometimes heinous crimes’the ‘bad apples? of society. ‘Even bad guys and guys that break the law are entitled to good representation,? said Clothier, […]

You too can save the zoo

Goodrich-There is no minimum age requirement on activism. Eight-year-old Shamus Rush is proof of that. Shamus, along with his third-grade classmates at Oaktree Elementary School, 7500 S. Gale Road, is spearheading a campaign to save the Detroit Zoo from closing. ‘Why would you actually want to close a major landmark for Detroit?? asked Shamus. Shamus […]

102 and counting

Goodrich-On Tuesday, in a brightly colored decorated room, Georgian Cox blows out the candles on her birthday cake with ease. Cox smiles as the room erupts into applause. Cox and her guests have reason to celebrate–102 years earlier Cox’s was born. ‘This is so lovely, I don’t know what to say,? Cox tells her guests […]

Goodrich FIRST readies robot arsenal

Goodrich-A battle is brewing between robots the world over? and some area high school students are hoping to be right in the middle of it. The Goodrich FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics team is has readied their creation for competition. Team leader Patrick Majors explained the object of FIRST is […]

Achievements signs something to brag about

Atlas Twp.-Signs can now be seen around the township recognizing Goodrich High School’s championship robotics and cross country and track teams. Bonnie Wood, an employee of Genesee County’s traffic engineering department, said the cost of such signs is typically ‘a couple thousand dollars.? The signs are found in six locations: near the intersection of Maple […]

A breed of his own

Hadley Twp.- Rick Gschwender has gone to the dogs. He returned shortly after Valentine’s Day. Township resident Gschwender, 54, was selected to be one of the judges at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Feb.13 and 14 in New York City. ‘I did breed judging (at Westminster) two years ago,? Gschwender said. ‘Usually you have […]

Goodrich Quick Sav facelift

Goodrich-Quick Sav convenience store and gas station, 10318 Hegel Road in Goodrich, is getting a make-over. ‘We are rebuilding the store,? said Pam Kendall, manager. ‘Friday (March 10) everything will be knocked down.? Kendall said she expects everything to be back up and running by the end of May. ‘We’re going to have more pumps, […]

Destination ImagiNation

Goodrich-Having highly developed imaginations has recently made winners of some local students. On March 4, three teams from Goodrich Middle School,7480 Gale Road, took first, third and fifth place in their repective catagories in their Regional Destination ImagiNation tournament. In total, 115 teams competed in the region. Established in 1999, Destination Imagination is a school-based […]

Village balks at police authority board, funding

Goodrich-The village council rejected an Atlas Township request for additional police funding and the establishment of a Police Authority Board at Monday’s council meeting. ‘We’re not discounting the need for police protection,? said Ed York, village council president. ‘Basically what we’re saying is that the residents’all of them’should have the say-so in how (the funding) […]