Goodrich to hike lunch prices to meet fed mandate

Students in the Goodrich School Districts are paying too little for lunch, according to the federal government. As a result lunch prices will go up by a dime beginning this fall in accordance with a mandate to get closer to the federal subsidy for students from low-income families. Howard Leikert, supervisor of the Michigan Department […]

After 80 years, Model T revisited

Atlas Twp.- It’s been more than 80 years since the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in Highland Park’where from 1909 to 1927 more than 15 million cars were produced. At least one estimate suggests more than 50,000 running Model Ts’in a variety of conditions, are still scattered across the country. Area […]

Local dies after crash

A 19-year-old Goodrich man died Aug. 18 as a result of injuries he suffered after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into trees early Aug. 13 according to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff investigators reported that Tyler Bonner was traveling alone about 12:50 a.m., Aug. 13 within a group of four cars […]

Medical marijuana dispensary debacle

It has been almost three years since Michigan voters approved the Michigan Medical Marijiuna Act and still the debate rages on over how those who need the drug obtain it in many communities throughout the state. The swirling controversy prompted Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships, along with the villages of Goodrich and Ortonville, to pass […]

Seven vie for one Goodrich School Board seat

By a 6-0 vote on Monday night the Goodrich School Board chose Howard ‘Chip? Schultz to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of trustee Michael Tripp on July 31. Seven candidates applied for the seat which will expire in November 2012. Schultz, 43, is a fire and arson investigator for the Oakland County Sheriff’s […]

Good Times comes to Goodrich

The last Saturday in August is certain to bring warm temperatures and plenty of fun as one of the premiere summer events kicks off on Aug. 27 at Good Times in Goodrich. Hundreds are expected to gather in downtown Goodrich to watch the parade, enjoy a band or two, and visit with the locals. The […]

Village taxes lowest in county

Goodrich- Village residents are paying the lowest amount of village taxes in Genesee County, according to a report issued last week. Karl Haiser, CPA, who was retained May 25 to review the village budget for 2011, attended the Monday meeting and discussed a Genesee County 2012 village operating millage survey with the council. In a […]

Detroit on two wheels

John Teklinski is an explorer. But the quest of the 44-year-old Groveland Township man includes no mountains, oceans or wilderness for that matter’rather, an urban landscape that offers challenges ranging from dilapidated buildings to cultural differences to war zone-like streets. Teklinski took on the City of Detroit street by street on a bicycle. ‘People asked […]

Village seeks interim administrator

Goodrich-The village council will seek resumes for a temporary village administrator. Council member Richard Saroli said the job opening will be listed in several local publications in an effort to fill the post. ‘Right now we’re looking for an interim manager,? said Saroli. In March, long-time Village Manager Jakki Sidge vacated her office following a […]

Valley Tent opens store in township

Atlas Twp.-Jeff Valley started the home tent buisiness in 1996 with two tents, earning some extra cash on the side. Fifteen years later, Valley rents more than 60 tents and 25 inflatables during peak season, utlizing eight delivery trucks to set up the equipment. ‘The home business just outgrew our home,? said Valley, a Goodrich […]

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