A Groveland Township man will be honored on May 18 for his efforts in saving the life of a retired Oakland Sheriff Deputy last fall. According to news reports, at 1:45 p.m., Oct. 8, Groveland Township resident Ed Hook stopped his vehicle near the intersection of Grange Hall Road and Dixie Highway. Retired Deputy Keith […]
Goodrich-While the financial tally may tug at residents? pockets after a host of successful and unsuccessful recalls during the past 12 years’at least one Michigan Municipal League representative says the costs are often far more than just financial. Tony Minghine, MML associate executive director representing 500 communities statewide, said several recalls can adversely impact a […]
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents in northern Oakland, western Lapeer and southern Genesee counties to be on the lookout for man and a woman suspected in at least six home break-ins since the end of March. The man is white, about 20-30 years of age, 5?9?, with short brown hair and a […]
Madeline Dishon realized a perfect opportunity. Growing up in Milford during the 1960s’Dishon recalled the quaintness of the then small village. ‘Downtown Goodrich reminded of that hometown atmosphere,? Dishon said. So when the chance to purchase a small business in the village became available’Dishon opened the ice cream store Lickity Splitz, 10230 Hegel Road, Goodrich, […]
Goodrich-After serving just five months as village council president, Patricia Wartella was recalled from office following Tuesday’s election. Village voters opted to remove Wartella with 317 votes (55 percent) to 260 votes (45 percent). In November, Wartella was voted in as council president after new councilmembers Doug McAbee and Phil Jackson defeated incumbent council president […]
From climbing Mt. Kilmanjaro to scaling a 12,000-foot high Santa Fe mountain to studies of Michigan rattlesnakes, Brandon Township resident Jonathan Schechter is no stranger to outdoor challenges. Recently, Schechter’s explorations featured a hike across Israel, on the ‘Sea to Sea,? a four-day trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee. ‘It’s less […]
Groveland Twp.- On March 24, the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the adoption of a regional policing model designed to provide increased services while relying less upon traditional ‘bricks and mortar? post buildings. The plan, which included closing several MSP posts statewide including the facility in the township on Dixie Highway near Grange Hall Road, […]
The Goodrich School Board will look pretty much the same after three incumbents retained their seats following the May 3 election. Board Vice-President Timothy Zirnhelt and Treasurer Linda Jackson were re-elected to four-year terms while Trustee David Cramer will serve a partial term due to the resignation of Trustee James Bertrand. Cramer appeared on the […]
Area tobacco users can find a complete selection of tobacco products locally at Smokers Palace. Under new management, Nick Patel reopened Smokers Palace at 1768 S. Ortonville Road, near the intersection of Glass Road and M-15. Smokers Palace is a wholesale tobacco outlet stocked with a complete line of tobacco products. ‘Cigarettes can be costly? […]
The Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 on Monday night to issue 25 pink slips to district teachers in an effort to rectify a projected $2.8 million budget shortfall for the 2011-12 school year. The layoff notices are based on seniority and which teacher is qualified to teach a specific subject. The employees, along with the […]