Township drives toward speed limit input on gravel roads

Atlas Twp.-Speed limits on gravel township roads may get a second look. On Monday night the board of trustees voted to move forward with potential reductions in speed limits on several township roads. ‘It’s going to be a process,? said Shirley Kautman-Jones, township supervisor. ‘The process requires traffic counts, speed studies and a study of […]

Township challenged on political signs at polls

Atlas Twp.-More than three months before the voting polls open in the early morning hours of Nov. 4’a battle is stirring over political signs and First Amendment rights. Goodrich Village Councilmember Richard Saroli voiced concerns during public comments prior to the beginning of the township meeting. ‘Right now the ACLU’s looking at the townships that […]

First virtual school students AP results positive

After opening the Brandon Virtual School in the fall of 2013 the first students have moved through the online classes’with some very positive scores. The Brandon Virtual School provides a variety of online international baccalaureate courses along with classes through Michigan Virtual in addition to advanced placement and honors classes through its partnership with the […]

New school board, village candidates on November ballot

Goodrich-Some new faces will be on the ballot this fall. July 22 was the petition filing deadline to the Genesee County Clerk’s office for candidates to appear on the school board and village council ballot on the Nov. 4 general election. The school board will have four candidates for three seats. Jeff Brown, Daniel Keller […]

Goodrich drain issues overflowing into circuit court

The battle over Goodrich drains could soon end up in court. On July 25 Flint Attorney Dean T. Yeotis filed a class action in the Seventh Circuit Court for a group of Village of Goodrich residents, along with three Genesee County businesses, charging four counts surrounding the village sewage system, drains and mill pond. The […]

Township park plans will phase out some gravel pits

Groveland Twp.- The sound of gravel trucks rumbling down township roads may be a noise of the past if local, county, and state officials have their way. Last week, Township Supervisor Bob DePalma announced an extensive plan to reclaim some gravel mining property and create a multi-purpose outdoor recreational facility encompassing about 350 acres along […]

Concussion Testing, physicals at Goodrich High School

Getting your ‘bell rung? is far too often a reoccurring part of sports. The violent hit to the head is just one of several concussion-causing occurrences that’s commonplace in sports. ‘In soccer it may not be a nasty collision, rather, a player could just fall awkwardly during the game or practice,? said Evan Huizenga, varsity […]

Back to the Bricks

Atlas Twp.- It started with just a conversation with a friend. ‘Fellow car nut John Capin and I were out for a drive one day and decided to host a cruise the same August weekend as the Woodwood Cruise,? said township resident Allen Hatch, 69. ‘Our goal was to capitalize on some of the shortcomings […]

Election orderly, turnout low, many unmarked ballots

Atlas Twp.- As expected, voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election was low. ‘So far, we estimate voter turnout to be about 15 percent,? said Tere Onica, township clerk, on Wednesday morning. ‘The gubernatorial elections have historically low voter turnout’ranging from 18-20 percent.? The election went well, reported Onica. ‘We did have a lot of unmarked […]

Goodrich native one step closer to bench

Attorney Jennifer Manley was the top vote-getter against two competitors in the Aug. 5 primary for an opening for the 67th-2nd Division Genesee District Court seat. Manley, a 1992 Goodrich High School graduate, snagged 4,176 votes, topping Davison Township Trustee Matthew Karr with 3,228 and 2,058 votes for Flint attorney Lori Tallman who received 2,058. […]

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