By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Groveland Twp.- She was playing songs on the piano as a toddler. By 5, she was taking violin lessons. At age 13, she was competing and winning music awards. She has traveled to Europe to play concerts. But it is only now, at the age of 18, that Laurie Matheson […]
Host Lee Steinhoff, center, chats with guests Leah Troyer, left, and Bill Troyer. The Atlas Township residents feasted with members of the Silver Fox senior group June 21 at the restored home of real estate broker Lee Steinhoff in honor of his mother, the late Ruth Steinhoff. Photo by Bob Flath.
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Genesee County – While some officers tossed aside a recent letter warning about bullet-resistant vests, police agencies are taking notice. Police officers, agencies, and distributors were notified June 21 by vest manufacturer Second Chance Body Armor that vests containing any of the material Zylon may break down, leaving them unprotected […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Atlas Twp. – While those at home celebrate freedom, Pvt. Ryan Lopez, 18, prepares to fight for it. A member of Goodrich High School’s Class of 2005, Ryan knew he would miss his own graduation ceremony when he left June 5 for San Diego and U.S. Marine Corps training. ‘He […]
After opening in February 2004, Carebees 830 Ortonville Road, Ortonville has closed. Owner Theresa Nace made the announcement last week and said due to health reasons she could no longer keep the small coffee shop and eatery open. No plans for the property have been made.
Getting used to new surroundings is nothing new for Jennifer Nighswander. After growing up and attending high school in Essex, Ontario, Nighswander accepted a volleyball scholarship to Eastern Michigan University and adapted to the different academic and athletic paces of American culture. Beginning in the 2005-06 school year, she will start a new career path […]
Goodrich – The Goodrich-Atlas Pathway is expected to be finished along Hegel Road within two to three weeks, says village administrator Jakki Sidge. With restoration and a fence installed near the golf course, the project is expected to be finished by its Aug. 5 completion date. Tickets are being issued to any motorized vehicle on […]
Goodrich – The Village of Goodrich now has a drop box. Village officials encourage residents to use the box to drop off sewer and tax payments.
Ortonville-Despite a few orange barrels the Citgo station, 495 S. Ortonville Road is open during some re construction. The barrels, equipment and mounds of soil indicate coming improvements to Citgo. The station is keeping the same number of gas pumps, but will soon add an approximately 2,000 square-foot convience store. ‘We just wanted a bigger, […]
The Brandon Fire Department responded to a fire at 9:02 a.m., June 29 at the McDonald’s Restaurant, 925 Ortonville Road. When firefighters arrived the blaze had been extinguished by the automatic ‘Ansul? fire suppression system. When temperatures reach a specific level the system located in the hood-exhaust area activates and puts the fire out, said […]