Atlas Twp. – For most of the last decade, Marty Short has demonstrated burning dedication to the Atlas Township Fire Department. It’s his passion to serve and personable ways that inspired fellow firefighters to vote him Atlas Township Firefighter of the Year.’Marty does whatever is asked of him, shows up at all calls and training,? […]
Goodrich – Goodarich School staff was treated to a festive breakfast last week, served up by administrators. The holiday breakfast is an annual rite that started more than two decades ago, inspired by superintendent Raymond Green’s experience in another district, he said. ‘Everybody seemed to enjoy getting together once a year–we get a good turnout,? […]
Goodrich – Amelia Ramiller, left, and Nykole Pfaff with their First Place Girl’s Team trophy, earned at the Toys for Tots Marine Corps Physical Fitness Challenge. Not pictured: Julie Owen.A three-student Goodrich team took first place in the girls? division of the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Challenge at Atherton High School.The challenge, which benefits Toys […]
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, there’s a good chance your dream will come true, says Jerry Hodak, chief meteorologist at WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. Expect the weather to be a bit unsettled through Christmas Eve. ‘There’s potential for snow on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, but it may be mixed with a little rain,? […]
Goodrich – When the snow starts piling up, Goodrich streets will be cleared according to location. Priority I roads are those which open up to the schools, and will be plowed and salted first and could be done during overtime, said Goodrich Village Administrator Jakki Sidge. Priority II roads open to fire runs, will be […]
Goodrich – Ashley Haggadone’s family will be unwrapping unique Christmas presents this year, ones carefully packed away on her recent trip to France. It was the first time Ashley and most of the Goodrich High School French Club visited Paris. The 17-year-old student is still exuberant. ‘Everything is so historic, everything is so huge,? said […]
It’s been nearly 30 years since Michigan voted for a deposit on beverage containers. Until 2003, few other efforts have been made to deal with trash, says Michigan Sen. Deb Cherry (D-26th district). When Canadian landfill issues began surfacing, Michigan legislators initially considered expanding the beverage container law, requiring retailers to pay more out-of-pocket costs […]
Atlas Twp. – Atlas Township police are looking for two snowmobiles and a trailer stored in the 10,000 block of South Vassar Road. Taken was a fully enclosed 2000 Trailsport trailer, license no. 65811 and two snowmobiles: a 1991 Polaris Indy 500, registration no. C26491; and a 1994 Yamaha Venture, registration no. DL5895. The trailer […]
The Oxford cagers had a great week with winning games against both Goodrich and Andover that brought the team record to 2-1 overall. On Dec. 12, Oxford dominated the Goodrich Blackhawks 77-62. Once again the Wildcats jumped ahead right in the first quarter for a commanding 22-9 lead. Scoring for the Cats were Ryan Stull […]
Storm water management in Genesee County is a joint effort of 17 municipalities. At last week’s meeting of the Atlas Township Board, trustees approved signing the storm water contract, subject to the approval of township attorney David Lattie. Goodrich Village Council Members also approved adopting the contract, and will again allocate approximately $1,500 to join […]