Goodrich – Oaktree Elementary students were jumping, scooting, and crawling this week, tracing the route a blood cell takes on its trek through the circulatory system. As a follow-up to recent heart health lessons, educators set up a maze in Oaktree’s gym. Blue and red tunnels and hoops represent the chambers of the heart. ‘Why […]
Goodrich – Monday’s village council election will be the first in which Goodrich uses an optical scanning system. ‘Genesee County has a unified voting system,? says Rob Coffman, Genesee County director of elections. When the county began using an optical scanning system last year, townships and cities were required to conform, although more flexibility is […]
Goodrich – At both the elementary and high school levels, Goodrich students know how to spell success. Former county high school champion Stacy Binelli outspelled all other Genesee County sophomores at the March 10 Grade-10 spelling bee, but misspoke during spelling her assigned word at the county high school finals. Coming in second to Stacy […]
Groveland Twp. Police are still seeking a 41-year-old Ortonville man who fled from police in his black GMC pickup. Genesee County deputies had followed the truck after noticing it suspiciously lingering near a vacant home around 3 a.m. March 2. Michigan State Police troopers from the Groveland post headed to Dixie Highway in an attempt […]
Atlas Twp. – The last of three flashing school zone signs was recently installed on Gale and Hegel roads near Goodrich schools. Previously posted school signs were difficult to read and confusing, said Goodrich Schools Superintendent Raymond Green, as drivers were often uncertain as to when school was in session, especially around holidays or during […]
Goodrich ? The 15th anniversary of the Goodrich Children’s Center will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. March 25 in the Oaktree Elementary gym, located at 7500 S. Gale Road in Goodrich. The celebration will include open houses in all classrooms, children’s activities, a children’s art show, and a cake and ice cream social. […]
Whether you’re a racing or Red Wings fan, need some green thumb or carpentry assistance, want a great getaway, or would like to see your child call the shots at school, you won’t want to miss the packages up for auction at the Goodrich event of the season, the ‘Enchanted Evening? dance. Tickets must be […]
Multiple sclerosis unexpectedly strikes approximately 200 new Americans each week, often those as young as 20 years old. During the month of March, Brandon Chiropractic will make a donation for every patient visiting the office. New patients will receive an initial exam, X-rays and a consultation for $25, which will be donated to the National […]
Goodrich-Goodrich High School students wore many hats last week as they read to Reid Elementary students. Seussian hats. In a tribute to the March 2 100th anniversary of the birth of Theodore Seuss Geisel of Springfield, Mass., the high school students donned striped felt stovepipe hats, as an ode to the Cat in the Hat […]
Goodrich – Students hungry for a snack at Goodrich High School will soon have yogurt, fruit, and freshly made sandwiches at their fingertips. The Goodrich Board of Education approved funds for a vending machine to distribute healthy snack foods at last Monday’s meeting. The $7,500 vending machine recommended by Jean Kish, director of food services […]