Goodrich-The Michigan Department of Transportation has approved funding for a right turn lane at the intersection of M-15 and Erie Street. The lane addition will allow drivers to turning south onto M-15 to do so without having to wait behind vehicles turning north. Costs of the undertaking are estimated by MDOT to be $76,900. Funding […]
Atlas Twp.-Patriot John Britton battled for our nation’s independance and lived long enough to reap the freedoms gained. Now, 160 years after his death, Britton is being honored for his contribution to our country; fighting for its establishment. A memorial rededication ceremony will take place at the grave of the Revolutionary War veteran at 1 […]
Goodrich-‘Unique? is a word Dave Czajka does not like. The Goodrich resident says overuse of the word has dulled its meaning. And yet, when used properly, ‘unique? is probably the most effective way to describe ‘Outside Inn,? 10274 S.State Road, the store owned by Czajka and his wife, Julie. With the motto ‘cool stuff…naturally? and […]
Atlas Twp.-The pending retirement of James Naugler, township fire chief was announced at Monday’s Atlas Township board meeting. Naugler’s next in command, Fred Forys, is slated to fill the position. A request was made by Naugler to the board that he be allowed to resign his position by July 15. Naugler cited his desire to […]
One month after a mammogram showed Lisa Eikey to be in fine health, she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. And while life for the 45 year-old Goodrich resident was temporarily derailed, not for one moment did she think it would be lost. ‘I’ve always had a positive attitude,? said Eikey, a large grin spread beneath […]
Goodrich-The motto of the International Thespian Societ is ? Act well your parts. There all the honor lies.? At Saturday’s ITS installation and induction ceremony, 20 Goodrich High School students were honored for their ability to do just that. They are now the charter members of ITS at Goodrich High School’the first to be honored […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Atlas Twp.- Board members are exploring their options regarding a special assessment to cover police costs. The township established a contract with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department about 10 years ago funded by one mill from area property owners. A property owner with a $200,000 home currently pays about $100 […]
Goodrich-Protesters marched outside Monday’s meeting of the board of education, following the suspension of an Oaktree Elementary School teacher and mounting tensions between staff and administration. Fourth-grade teacher Michelle LaRowe was escorted out of Oaktree Elementary School on May 4, after sending students home with a note administrators deemed objectionable. After a three day, paid […]
Goodrich-A deal between the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and several major beverage means change for Goodrich High School. The May 4 agreement? which includes both Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc.? will soon have the companies selling only milk, water and unsweetened juice in elementary and middle schools. High schools involved in the deal will […]
Goodrich.-Firefighters from Atlas, Brandon and Davison townships responded to a house fire on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 8158 South St. Flames and smoke were visible from the southeast corner of the upper story of the white Goodrich home. Firefighters entered the structure via a second story window over the porch. Atlas Township Fire Department […]