Businesses reaction mixed as minimium wage increases

Robert Roerink was 29 cents an hour richer when he came to work on Tuesday afternoon. ‘It means nothing to me,? said Roerink, 65, who monitors the Village Skate Park in Ortonville. ‘It’s a just $1.16 a day more for me. Perhaps others need it more.? Roerink is one of many workers that will receive […]

Goodrich grad keeps Buick Open green

Tyler Frantangelo is surrounded by green at the Buick Open. His green thumb fits in perfectly. Frantangelo has been a groundskeeper at the Buick Open for the past two years. He is responsible for planting flowers and mulching, as well as maintaining their appearance by watering the area. ‘I set up flowers like in the […]

Hanging onto nationals

Logan Hayden has a collection of more than 300 gold medals after competing in men’s gymnastics for 12 years. He also has a collection of injuries. Hayden, a 2008 Brandon graduate, has a fractured spine, torn tendons and ligaments in both of his wrists and a hand injury. ‘Kids get hurt in gymnastics like in […]

Local snaps OU track record

The odds were against Kelsey Carmean at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May. She was a freshman at Oakland University, racing against older, more experienced runners. Not to mention, her ankle was wrapped due to a case of tendonitis. None of that was not enough to stop Carmean. The 19-year-old Brandon […]

Skeet team shoots, hits silver

The Goodrich Varsity Skeet team took their shot at a silver medal last Saturday during their state competition. The Michigan Scholastic Clay Target Program 2008 State Championship was held at the Detroit Gun Club in Walled Lake. Coach Darrell King said Goodrich had 14 shooters in the competition. The varsity squad took second place. Goodrich’s […]

Sizzling: Field day just too hot to play for fun

Goodrich-Just a little too hot. That’s the message on Friday after temperatures soared to the mid-90s as Oaktree Elementary held its annual field day for third through fifth grade students. The events, which put students in competition with fellow classmates as well as classroom-versus-classroom, were cut down this year to accommodate for the weather. The […]

Get in on the action at CreekFest ?08

Ortonville- The sixth annual CreekFest will be June 7 with activities planned around the village from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From minnow races, to lunches to music, CreekFest 2008 is the place to be. The purpose of the event, sponsored by the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority, is to educate the public about the presence of the […]

Two varsity spring sports no problem for GHS junior

Caleb Jones has a packed schedule, playing two varsity spring sports and taking a full load of classes. The only thing he has trouble finding time for is sleep. ‘I sleep sometimes,? Jones said. ‘I have to stay up late to do homework, though.? The Goodrich High School junior is splitting his time between the […]

Brandon outkicks Goodrich

The Lady Blackhawks outshot the Lady Martians in the Goodrich vs. Brandon soccer game on Monday. The final whistle blew with Brandon ahead 4 to 1. Brandon Varsity Coach Greg Back said his team did not start playing well until the second half. ‘In the first half, we played terrible,? Back said. ‘Goodrich beat us […]

Martian track team sprints to victory in regional

Goodrich boys and girls varsity track teams made an impressive showing at the regional meet on May 16 in Algonac. The boys took second place with 86 points and the girls took first place with 115 points. ‘We have a record number going to states this year,? said Kirk Richards, varsity coach for the boys? […]

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