Genesys Health Systems announced in June that it will relocate its residential hospice services in Goodrich to a separate, dedicated wing of Genesys Convalescent Center (a skilled nursing facility) in Grand Blanc in August. Genesys is currently evaluating several viable re-purposing opportunities for the Goodrich building site, both medical and non-medical, that would continue to […]
According to data published by the FBI, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2 percent in 2012, after falling for five consecutive years. The increase was even greater in some of America’s largest cities. In 2012, for the third year in a row, Flint, had the highest violent crime rate […]
Just ten obstacles, 3.1 miles, and plenty of mud. ‘It’s unique, challenging and fun,? said Fred Waybrant, Brandon Parks and Recreation director. ‘The Brandon Warrior Warm-up is a great way to prepare for other races this summer right here in our community.? From mud pits to swamp crossings to a wicked wall, the second annual […]
The Michigan Department of Education released Michigan Merit Exam and American College Testing scores for the graduating class of 2014 on Monday. According to the MDE statewide results, the average composite ACT score increased slightly to 19.7 (out of a possible 36), up from 19.6 last year . The percentage of students deemed college-ready, based […]
Carla Wallenda is a daredevil’a title at 77-years-old she’s proud to have. This weekend, Carla will showcase her now famous acrobatic tricks from the top of a 110-foot sway pole during the CreekFest Carnival at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. The Wallenda name is synonymous with high wire acts? Carla’s father was Karl Wallenda, who walked […]
Goodrich-By a vote of 5-1 the school board OK’d a three year contract with Portland-based Michigan Education Transportation Services (METS). Trustee Linda Jackson was absent. Trustee Tim Zirnhelt voted no. ‘METS offered the most opportunity for savings,? said Scott Bogner, district superintendent. ‘The district will save $20,000-$25,000 per school year and we still own the […]
Ortonville-After a decade of teaching people how to care for the local waterways’CreekFest has reinvented itself as a weekend celebration. ‘Thanks to the hard work of the Ortonville Lions Club, the Ortonville DDA, and Ortonville Chamber of Commerce, Ortonville will be overflowing with fun for the whole family,? said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. ‘This […]
Matt Onica plays games and gets paid for it. About three years ago Onica, a 2003 Goodrich High School graduate and now a Holt Alternative High School teacher, joined former GHS classmates Jameson Carbarry, Noah Lane and Dan Misura, to form Float a Goat, LLC with the mission to desgin board games. ‘It was tough […]
Nicholas Melton has created a pathway that may just lead to a better life for some. Melton, 17, is a Goodrich High School senior and member of Grand Blanc Boy Scout Troop #368 recently completed his multi-faceted Eagle Scout project in the inner city of Flint. He received the award April 15. ‘I chose to […]
Goodrich-On Wednesday morning, engineers from the Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, WadeTrim engineers, and village council members gathered for a discussion regarding the necessary repairs to the village dam. The meeting stems from an inspection in the spring of 2012 when the MDEQ evaluated the century-old village dam and required some significant repairs […]