Goodrich- Local four-legged friends have gained a new ally recently, with the addition of Dr. Brian Covert, DVM, at the Pytel Veterinary Clinic, 7485 S. State Road. Working at the clinic has been ‘wonderful,? said Covert, 39. ‘It’s met all my expectations and then some. Every day the staff and clientele grow on me more.? […]
Goodrich Area Schools still have four vacancies in their school of choice program for children living outside of Genesee County. Applications will be accepted for students in all grades July 23- Aug. 10. Applications are available at the administrative offices in Goodrich High School, 8029 S. Gale Road, and must be returned to the office […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Criminal charges will not be filed in relation to the snowmobile accident that resulted in the death of Brooks Patterson? son of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. According to a press release from Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton, it was concluded that probable cause could not be shown in […]
Sound meters lining the top of a long instrument panel flick up and down, reflecting the changes in volume produced by the strong voice spoken into a microphone in the next room. Roman is on the air. Goodrich native John Roman, 53, sits in the small room with a glass divider from 3-6 p.m. Monday- […]
Goodrich- It was resident Sandy Gallaher’s aspiration to offer unique and personalized items to the people in her community that inspired her to take her business, The Amber Butterfly, to craft shows for the last five years. Now, with the official launch of her company’s website slated for Aug. 1, she’s ready to go global. […]
Ortonville- Spratt Farms continues their 15- year tradition of bringing fresh produce to the area with their return to Ortonville on Saturdays beginning today. Spratt Farms will be at the corner of Mill and Pond streets.
Atlas Twp.- With a vote on the five acre minimum in the rural estate district looming, township officials are accusing a vocal opponent of the re-zoning of flip-flopping. The Citizen obtained a copy of a letter resident Susan Arnold? who has been at the forefront of the debate as one opposed to the change? wrote […]
Goodrich- The dead will speak this September, at least if the Goodrich Cemetery Association gets their way. Association Boardmember Jane Richards said she wants the voices of the village founders to be heard, in a cemetery tour planned to take place Sept. 15 in conjunction with Good Times in Goodrich. In the tour, visitors would […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- Kimberly Hart has been officially ousted from her position as superintendent. A vote of 6-1 placed Hart on administrative leave at a July 26 special meeting of the board of education. Trustee Michael Thorp dissented, citing cost issues with the decision. Board President Michael Tripp did not give a […]
Goodrich- With news of Superintendent Kimberly Hart’s dismissal still reverberating through the community, a new face has come to occupy the office’if only temporarily. Larry Allen, retired superintendent of Mt. Morris Consolidated School District, has been tapped to act as interim superintendent while the board plans to begin an official search Aug. 6. Mt. Morris […]