Goodrich-After more than 13 years at the helm of the high school theatrics department, Steve Mitchell has, on occasion, nudged the outer edges of controversial plays. Audiences seeking to escape the mundane should check out the high school performance of ‘Whose Life Is It Anyway?? ‘I like to pick some shows that make people think,? […]
Emma Lieber may have been cold, but she considers herself lucky. Lieber was one of millions on the East Coast that felt the impact of Hurricane Sandy when the storm ripped up the Atlantic earlier this month. Lieber, 20, is a 2010 Goodrich High School student who is studying educational theatre at New York University. […]
A handful of voters in Hadley Township may feel a little left out after Tuesday’s election. Brandon School District residents that reside in Hadley Township should have had the opportunity to vote on a proposal to renew the operating millage proposal for the district. According to the Oakland County Clerk’s Office, 13,252 registered voters live […]
Atlas Twp.-Despite a two page ballot and plenty to vote on?78 percent of township registered voters turned out to have their say on Tuesday, the second highest turnout since 2000. ‘In precinct 3 the lines were long? about a half hour wait to start,? she said. ‘At the beginning of the day things come up’it […]
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, […]
Goodrich-Reid Elementary students and staff have been working around ongoing construction as an extensive bond project is completed. Despite the inconveniences of the project, Principal Beth Zito is still smiling. And for good reason. In August, Reid Elementary School was one of about 280 schools statewide designated as Reward Schools for either high student achievement […]
Gravestones tell a story of the deceased. Birth and death dates, prayers and pictures are often etched in stone as a lasting tribute to the departed’s life. Grand Rapids based MonuMark is trying to make memorials more meaningful for a younger generation that embraces technology and a growing number of family members that are often […]
Goodrich-An ongoing investigation regarding the boys basketball team has expanded and may soon reach a conclusion. In a written statement at the Monday night school board of trustees meeting, District Superintendent Scott Bogner squelched some rumors and forecasted prompt closure to allegations against long-time high school coach Dave Barns. On Feb. 15, Barns took a […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-A sagging fund balance, aging buses and contract negotiations with district teachers could have a major impact on the finances for the 2012-13 school year. On Monday night accountants from Lewis & Knopf, Certified Public Accounting attended the school board meeting for the presentation of the 2011-2012 audit. ‘The district is […]
Atlas Twp.-In 2004 township voter turnout topped 82 percent. ‘It could go higher this year,? said Tere Onica, township clerk, as she prepared for the Nov. 6 election. We have a two-page ballot, front and back, and the village detachment issue. Right now we have about 1,100 absentee ballots; in the (2012) primary election we […]