Steve Hyer remains head of the Clarkston Board of Education, after being reappointed unanimously Monday to his third term as board president. ‘It’s more a function of my schedule and flexibility,? Hyer said. ‘I glad to be able to serve this role on the board.? The first meeting of the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the board […]
Goodrich – Perfume and ribbons wafted through Oaktree cafe when more than 400 turned out for the first Goodrich Daddy-Daughter Dance. From the Chicken Dance to ‘Butterfly Kisses,? girls in velvet and satin stepped out Feb. 12 with daddies, grandfathers, uncles, and big brothers. ‘They made a great memory,? said Lisa Bertrand, who helped organize […]
Brandon’s varsity boys basketball team could not overcome a sluggish start against visiting Saginaw Heritage Feb. 15. The Hawks, who play in the Saginaw Valley High School Association, outscored the Blackhawks 15-2 in the opening stanza on their way to a 47-36 win. Brandon fell to 3-14 on the season with the loss. The Blackhawks […]
This newspaper has never taken the issue of taxes lightly, especially when it comes to increasing them. We firmly believe that folks should get to keep the money they earn and spend it how they see fit without the fear of government confiscating more and more of it to finance projects and ideas conceived behind […]
While growing up, watching her father care for people, Angela Humphreys was in awe. She didn’t know, however, she would one day follow in her father’s (Steve) footsteps. ‘I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be while growing up, so as I got older I guess I just felt it was a good profession for […]
Neighbor for Neighbor received almost $2,500 in its ‘Treasures and Treats? rummage and bake sale at the Hart Community Center, downtown Davisburg. The May fundraiser supports Neighbor for Neighbor’s food pantry, clothing closet and financial assistance programs. Neighbor for Neighbor, a 25-year-old all-volunteer non-profit charitable organization, serves low-income families in Springfield, Independence, Holly, Groveland, Rose, […]
One day after losing a 7-2 contest on their home ice, the Goodrich varsity hockey team bounced back to win another game by that same score. Brian Van Kuren scored five goals as the host Martians easily defeated LakeVille Feb. 12 at Ice Mountain in Burton. The Martians recovered from a loss to Grand Blanc […]
On Thursday, Nov. 1, at about 7:30 a.m. in Groveland Township at the corner of Oak Hill Road and Bird road, contractors for Enbridge were preparing to lay a replacement oil pipeline in the ground. In the pre-dawn darkness, headlights shined from heavy equipment. On the first day of November, the workers weren’t waiting for […]
Donald Lennox, has lived on Green Road in Hadley Township for about 12 years and power outages are fairly routine. ‘If it looks like the wind is going to blow, we get ready to be without power,? said Lennox, who on Tuesday was in Goodrich getting gasoline for his new generator he purchased. ‘Winter, summer, […]
Flint recently passed a law that banned baggy pants. This new legislature makes it illegal for anyone to wear pants that expose their underwear or bare bottom. The punishment can range from 93 days to a year in jail or fines up to $500. Wearing baggy pants there is now considered indecent exposure and disorderly […]