Davison Twp. – For seven years it’s been Chrys Tangney’s morning ritual to look across her neighborhood. Last weekend, she averted her gaze from the Doyon home across the street. Pamela Doyon, 37, and son Sam, who would have celebrated his first birthday this week, died in an M-15 accident Good Friday. Also killed was […]
Atlas Twp. – Representatives from Genesee County’s 911 Consortium no longer plan to address residents at the April 21 Atlas Township meeting. Plans to build the 911 tower have been put on hold, said Lloyd Fayling, Genesee County 911 director. A 300-foot non-guyed metal lattice tower was previously planned for the southern side of the […]
Goodrich – The Goodrich beautification project isn’t blossoming.Consumers Energy poles have been placed in the middle of the new landscaping, says Goodrich Village Administrator Jakki Sidge, ‘right in the black-eyed Susans.? The landscaping was recently completed in the southern end of the village along M-15 near Nu-View Auto Glass. During project planning, village officials found […]
The Groveland Township Board approved a liquor control ordinance effective May 20, 2004. The ordinance contends with the regulation of alcohol liquor traffic within the township. Under terms of the ordinance are standards and procedures for review of applications, renewals, transfer and revocations of licenses to sell beer, wine and/or liquor. The township will provide […]
Goodrich – It was a pencil portrait of Janice Joplin that inspired judges to place Jade Nellans? artwork in the top 10 percent during the recent regional show of the Michigan Art Education Association. The Goodrich High School senior completed the rendering for a class assignment on individuals who made a significant contribution in the […]
Atlas Twp. – If you’re considering running for an Atlas Township office, deadlines are looming. All five township offices will be voted on in this November’s election: Two trustee seats, and the offices of clerk, treasurer, and supervisor. Partisan candidates will be determined in the August primary election. Currently, all trustees receive an annual stipend […]
Goodrich — Goodrich business owners who have signage concerns should make them known, says Goodrich Village Administrator Jakki Sidge. A recent decision to ticket sign violators is a last-ditch resort to enforce safety and aesthetic issues, but the village is open to business owners’ needs. The ordinance, which was written in the late 1990s, has […]
Goodrich no trucks Expect to see more “No Trucks” signs posted in the Village of Goodrich before autumn is over. New signs will be installed by the Department of Public Works at the culvert on Erie Street, as well as at the west end of Dutch Road, said village administrator Jakki Sidge. The signs are […]
Atlas Twp. — Even a taste of alcohol can result in drastic penalties, thanks to local ordinances that prohibit persons under 21 from possessing or consuming alcohol. Atlas Township recently approved ordinance No. 03-05, which prohibits purchasing, attempting to purchase, consuming, or attempting to consume alcoholic liquor. According to the ordinance, first violations result in […]
Atlas Twp. — Clad in heavy tan clothing, the figure crawls along the floor, sounding like Darth Vader. “She looks like an alien,” said the first-graders as they yelled out directions: “I’m over here.” “Take a look at how different she looks,” said Reid Elementary teacher Nancy Tenniswood, as the children patted Firefighter Kim Petit. […]