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,? […]
Brandon Twp. – For years after their daughter Sara (now 12) was born, Scott and Marie Crum tried to have another child. After almost 10 years of disappointments the Crums now have presents for two more children under the Christmas tree. The Crums will be celebrating an extra special Christmas this year with older sister […]
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 […]
Ortonville – Ortonville resident Jay Sweeney is going to turn an old village eye sore into a hub that he is hoping will bring new business into the community. Soon local handymen and small construction servers will no longer have to spend guarded work time driving hither to yon to rent that ‘onetime? needed tool. […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township Ruined starter On Dec. 3 Groveland Township troopers responded to a complaint of damage to a vehicle’s ignition. […]
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 […]
After cutting more than $1.2 million in July 2003, local schools will face yet more cuts by the first of the year. School districts statewide may soon contend with a cut of about $92 per student announced on Dec. 17 as part of an effort to contend with a $900 million state deficit. The cut […]