Goodrich ? Dr. Raymond Green began his career as a teacher and counselor. On the eve of retiring as superintendent of Goodrich schools, his legacy will remain imprinted on the lives and careers of those with whom he has worked. The Goodrich Board of Education ‘reluctantly? voted to accept Dr. Green’s resignation at its Jan. […]
Goodrich-Development in Goodrich along M-15 may expand, now that a sewer line is completed. Zito Construction of Grand Blanc Twp. started work on the line in the autumn months of 2003. The sewer line extends from the Goodrich municipal complex property at State and Hufstader roads out to the east side of M-15, said Jakki […]
Brandon Twp.-In July 2003, the Brandon Township Board and the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy announced plans to purchase 80 acres adjacent and south of Brandon High School. The first step to purchase the property will begin this spring. Lois Robbins, chairperson for the Brandon Preservation Committee along with others are currently seeking a grant […]
Goodrich ? Effectively immediately, students enrolling in the Goodrich School District driver’s education program will pay more for the privilege. Previously, the school received reimbursement from the State of Michigan for its Segment I Drivers Education. Despite state funding and a previous charge of $100 per student, the district paid $1,764 for the program from […]
Goodrich ? Goodrich School District residents awaiting word on the proposed 315-acre Glendale Farms housing development will wait a bit longer. Although the topic was listed on the Jan. 15 Grand Blanc Township Planning Commission agenda, it’s being postponed until the Feb. 19 meeting. The adjacent 154-acre Bertakis manufactured home development will be discussed at […]
Goodrich ? In response to residents? requests, the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library is expanding its hours. Beginning in early February, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, bringing the number of service hours up to 48 instead of 40, said Valerie McNiff, executive director of the Genesee […]
Goodrich ? From outdoor trails to a state-of-the-art marketing class, Goodrich school officials are looking at new ways for students to learn. The Goodrich Outdoor Learning Destination at Oaktree Elementary will take advantange of a nature setting and federal funds to educate elementary pupils in an outdoor setting. Reid Elementary will be involved in the […]
Atlas Twp. ? When it comes to keeping local restaurants open, there’s power in numbers. Mitch Plant, chef at Atlas Valley Country Club, has joined in the fight to keep independent restaurants afloat. ‘Chains have the advantage,? said Plant. ‘Independent operators just can’t afford to keep up, and if you’re name’s not out there, people […]
Goodrich-Nick McElrath may be outranked and outnumbered by everyone at the table, but he’s at ease with the Atlas Township Board. The Goodrich High School senior is part of the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program. Although he doesn’t actually have a vote, Nick gets a board packet, his own seat at the table, and the […]
Brandon and Groveland Township fire departments were among seven locally that responded to the Jan. 20 fire that engulfed the Road Commission of Oakland County Davisburg garage. Ten firefighters from Groveland Township Fire Department were called to the blaze at 5:31 p.m. and remained on the scene until about 10 p.m. Brandon Firefighters arrived at […]