This week, high school athletes locally and throughout Michigan will begin practices for the fall season. Along with making sure their players are learning the fundamentals of their sport, coaches are also making sure the players are properly hydrated. The prevention of heatstroke has been a prevalent topic of discussion ever since Minnesota Vikings offensive […]
The Johnson Jaguars softball team, comprised mainly of Goodrich youngsters, finished first in the 12 and under division at the Grand Blanc Tournament July 24-26. The Jaguars had a perfect run, with four wins going into the playoffs and winning three playoff games on Sunday, July 26. On Friday, the Jags played Grand Blanc, winning […]
Brandon Twp – While election officials predicted a low turnout for the Aug. 3 Primary, Brandon Township Election Coordinator Karen McArthur said that 2,450 voters of 10,680 registered voters was higher than expected locally. More than 23 percent of Brandon Township registered voters went to the primary polls. Current Township Supervisor Republican Ron Lapp will […]
Goodrich-Letters from school children, an e-mail from mom, the green countryside of rural Genesee County. For local soldier Alec MacDougall those simple reminders of home made his six month stint in Iraq a little more palatable. On Tuesday afternoon more than 50 friends, relatives and community members gathered at the Goodrich Park to welcome home […]
Ortonville- In 1850 the U.S. population totalled about 23 million, California was admitted to the Union and the Ortonville Methodist Church Society gathered in a small stone church about three miles north of town. During the next three decades the small gathering grew and in November 1879 a new Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated on […]
Brandon Twp.- Former Belle Ann Parent Organization treasurer Lori A. Ruhle entered a plea of no-contest to embezzlement of $200 but less than $1,000 on July 15 in Oakland County District Court. She is scheduled to be sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Richard Kuhn on Sept. 14. The court dismissed one count of embezzlement of […]
Groveland Twp. – A fire at a residence that’s part of the Dirty’s Bar property was investigated last week. Troopers from the Groveland post of the Michigan State Police responded to a 911 call from a resident in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway. The resident and his wife reported returning home at around 12:30 […]
With an all-Republican primary ballot, this year’s Atlas Township board was decided in the primary election. In Atlas Township, unchallenged supervisor Paul Amman (R) will remain in office with 386 votes; unchallenged clerk Tere Onica (R) received 388 votes, and unchallenged treasurer Ann Marie Slagle (R) received 380 votes. Of three contestants for two Atlas […]
Goodrich – Heading south on M-15, EZ Ponds is barely visible before rounding the bend to cross the bridge out of town. Turn into the drive, and you’ll be rewarded with an oasis of information to build or maintain your own water garden, along with soothing scenery, home to deer, Canada geese, and other wildlife. […]
Lynn Cannon learns best through playing back audio tapes of class notes, or seeing words highlighted in glowing colors. ‘I’m a tactile and audible learner,? Lynn says brightly. Like any student, it takes a bit of wrestling with a concept before understanding dawns. Then, Eureka. She’s got it. For Teresa Cannon’both mother and teacher to […]