Four stints of active military duty is remarkable. But when that service is in the American Revolution? where young recruits had no military training, their weapons were outdated and the enemy were regimented trained British troops’the accomplishment is remarkable. Such is the story of Patriot Nathan Burpee. On June 21, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of […]
Goodrich-Bill Rausch had reason to worry when the village mill pond was drained of water last month for repairs. ‘Where’s the township fire department going to get water when a home or business is on fire if the pond is empty?? said Rausch, who served on the Independence Township Fire Department for 29 years. ‘It’s […]
Goodrich-Following the conclusion of the June 23 school board meeting Vice President Jeff Gardner resigned. ‘It’s been a good run over the past five years,? said Gardner, following the decision. ‘My work requires me to travel more than before my company has expanded offices in other cities and I’m going to be on the road […]
Goodrich-Michelle Imbrunone’s first week as the new district superintendent included learning her way around the district and receiving Michigan Merit Exam results that were near the top among all Genesee County schools. ‘We are very excited by the information and being in the top five among our county high schools,? said Michelle Imbrunone, district superintendent. […]
John Kozak was just 7-years-old when he escaped with his mother Rose and older sister Zdenka from oppressive Communist rule in Czechoslovakia during the late 1940s. From 7-8:30 p.m., July 14, Kozak will discuss his story, ‘Through the Eyes of Rose? at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., Ortonville. The story details how his […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 6-0 vote on Monday night during a special meeting, the school board of trustees OK’d a two year contract with the Goodrich Education Association. Board Vice-President Jeff Gardner resigned from the board on June 23. ‘The Goodrich Education Association membership met last week and ratified the two-year contract with […]
On Tuesday the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League announced the have signed Goodrich native and Michigan State standout Kyler Elsworth to a contract. ‘I got a call on July 6 from Montreal and flew out the next day,? said Elsworth in an interview on Wednesday from Montreal. ‘After a physical, I did some […]
Atlas Twp.-The board of trustees is expected to discuss ballot language for future bike paths in the township at 7 p.m., July 21 at the township hall, 7386 Gale Road, Grand Blanc. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee formed about a year ago has gathered 358 signed petitions from residents in support of recreational […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 4-2 to appoint Dan Keller trustee, replacing Vice-President Jeff Gardner who resigned June 23 due to extended work obligations. Trustees Greg Main, Chip Schultz, Nikki Wiederman and David Cramer voted yes. Trustees Tim Zirnhelt and Linda Jackson voted no. In addition, Jackson will be the vice-president replacing […]
Atlas Twp.-Voters this November will get an opportunity to decide if pathways will be part of the township future. By a vote of 5-0, the board of trustees OK’d ballot language asking voters for 1/8 of a mill to establish funding for the first pathways in the township. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee […]