Goodrich School Board seat open

Goodrich- Ryan Starski submitted a letter of resignation as district school board trustee effective Jan. 2. School Board President David Cramer said area residents interested in the position should apply. ‘We are seeking those who will put kids first,? said Cramer. ‘Ryan explained he was offered an opportunity in the Kalamazoo area and needed to […]

School district, township OK sale of 16 acres

Brandon Twp.-About a week after township officials inked a $1.995 million deal for 66.1 acres of property just south of Brandon High School, the Brandon School Board OK’d the purchase of 16.03 of those acres for a future parking lot and buffer from the future township development. The purchase, at a cost of $410,500, will […]

Heading west for work, a new life in Wyoming

Former Groveland Township resident Richard Adriaens says he misses family, pumpkins, and the orange leaves during the autumn months in Michigan. Still, the former Royal Oak police officer says the decision to head west was the right one. Budget cuts forced him to take an early retirement from the police department, but as he pursued […]

Martian coach nets 300 wins

Mt. Morris-On Tuesday night, just seven games into his15th season at the helm of the Lady Martians, Head Coach Jason Gray notched 300 wins and only 41 losses. The Lady Martians, currently ranked No.1 in the state for Class B by the Associated Press, rolled to a convincing 71-20 win over the Mt. Morris Panthers, […]

Wheelock & Watkins Drain report released

Goodrich-A preliminary engineering report to help rectify significant flooding in the village has been submitted by the Genesee County Drian Commission. On Monday night the village council discussed the next step in the process that could impact more than 100 residents within the village. Within 30 days a comprehensive list of suggestions from the council […]

Board votes to terminate teacher employment, principal resigns

Goodrich-In a special meeting on Monday night the school board voted 5-1 to dismiss Oaktree Teacher Nicole McVey. Board President David Cramer, Vice-President Jeff Gardner, Treasurer Chip Schultz, Secretary Niki Wiederman, and Trustee Linda Jackson voted yes. Trustee Tim Zirnhelt voted no. According to the resolution signed on Monday, McVey’s administrative leave is continued pending […]

SUV patrol gets tough

Brandon Twp.- Snowy, rough rural roads can be a challenging workplace for law enforcement. While difficult to endure, the arctic conditions provide automobile manufacturers an opportunity to test their products. Brandon and Commerce townships were selected last year to test a 2014 Dodge Durango SUV patrol vehicle for one year. The on-the-road evaluation is necessary […]

Twp. inks three-year sheriff contract

Atlas Twp.-By a 3-0 vote on Tuesday night the township board of trustees OK’d a new contract with the Genesee County Sheriff Department. Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones, Clerk Tere Onica and Trustee Patrick Major voted yes. Township Treasurer Ann Marie Moore and Trustee Barry June were absent. The new three-year contract, effective Jan. 1, 2014 […]

Twp. considers area emergency sirens

Atlas Twp.-Springtime storms are a few months away, but township officials are already taking a look at outdoor warning services. Currently, the township has only one warning siren located on Hegel Road west of Ridge Road. In November, Jeffrey DuPilka, president of Allendale-based West Shore Services, reviewed the outdoor warning coverage area for the township. […]

Little G’s Pizza & Deli owner sentenced

Little G’s Pizza & Deli owner, William Moonan, 46, was sentenced on Jan. 27 by Genesee County 7th Circuit Judge Judith Fullerton to 100 days in the county jail, with restitution of $13,892, court costs and 60 months probation. He pleaded guilty on Dec. 23, 2013 to two counts of using a financial transaction device […]