The Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 on Monday night to issue 25 pink slips to district teachers in an effort to rectify a projected $2.8 million budget shortfall for the 2011-12 school year. The layoff notices are based on seniority and which teacher is qualified to teach a specific subject. The employees, along with the […]
The Goodrich School Board voted 4-3 to stay with the state’s schools of choice program for the 2011-2012 school year. By opting into the state’s schools of choice program, Goodrich joins the Fenton, Genesee, Swartz Creek and Westwood school districts in opening up enrollment to students from other districts, which allows an unlimited influx of […]
Groveland Twp.- The township board will consider three offers on about 197 acres of township property located north of Grange Hall Road, east of I-75 and west of Dixie Highway. A small section of the property is located on the southeast corner of Grange Hall and Worden roads. The bids for the property come after […]
Michigan Department of Natural Resources fish biologist Joe Leonardi reported that about 6,000 Brown Trout were planted in the Kearsley Creek last week in sections of Atlas Township. The 6-inch fry were released at Kent, Oakwood and Kipp road bridges. The fish should reach the 8-inch legal size by August, he said. The releases are […]
Brandon Twp.-Following a half-hour closed session at Monday’s school board meeting, board president Greg Allar said that a 170-acre parcel is under consideration for purchase by the district. ‘The district will pursue the private property with due diligence,? said Allar. ‘The property is within boundaries of the school district. There will be further meetings on […]
Goodrich-After serving just five months as village council president, Patricia Wartella was recalled from office following Tuesday’s election. Village voters opted to remove Wartella with 317 votes (55 percent) to 260 votes (45 percent). In November, Wartella was voted in as council president after new councilmembers Doug McAbee and Phil Jackson defeated incumbent council president […]
From climbing Mt. Kilmanjaro to scaling a 12,000-foot high Santa Fe mountain to studies of Michigan rattlesnakes, Brandon Township resident Jonathan Schechter is no stranger to outdoor challenges. Recently, Schechter’s explorations featured a hike across Israel, on the ‘Sea to Sea,? a four-day trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee. ‘It’s less […]
Groveland Twp.- On March 24, the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the adoption of a regional policing model designed to provide increased services while relying less upon traditional ‘bricks and mortar? post buildings. The plan, which included closing several MSP posts statewide including the facility in the township on Dixie Highway near Grange Hall Road, […]
Ortonville- The village square will soon have a fresh look. High weeds, a fountain in disrepair and overgrown trees prompted area officials to take a look at the maintenance of the aging village square on the southeast corner of Mill and South streets. ‘The image of the community is at stake here,? said Ed Coy, […]
The Goodrich School Board will look pretty much the same after three incumbents retained their seats following the May 3 election. Board Vice-President Timothy Zirnhelt and Treasurer Linda Jackson were re-elected to four-year terms while Trustee David Cramer will serve a partial term due to the resignation of Trustee James Bertrand. Cramer appeared on the […]