Two days before Christmas 2006, former Goodrich resident Gloria Renaldo received an early gift. ‘We had just left a gas station in Grand Blanc when I got a call on my cell phone,? she said. ‘They told me, ‘We have found a kidney, we believe it’s going to be a good one.?? Within about 36 […]
In 1933 Clark Miller had a choice. Stay in Clarkston and work for his father, Ben Miller, at a Ford dealership he owned located on Main Street in the downtown area, or move north to a farm in Brandon Township. ‘Ben did not think there was any money to be made in the car business,? […]
Groveland Twp.-It’s all about perception so far this winter. That’s how Mark Tibbitts, general manager at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, views the mild winter season that some would view as detrimental to snow enthusiasts. ‘There’s no snow in the backyards of local people,? said Tibbitts, who’s been at Mt. Holly for more than 34 years. […]
In 1998 Brandon Township resident Gary Singles had a rare find. ‘I noticed the 55 Chevy with 39,000 miles on it a construction worker had near the Great Lakes Crossing,? said Singles, who retired from General Motors after 18 years. ‘The worker had towed the Chevrolet two door sedan up from Texas’he said it was […]
Goodrich- It’s been more than seven months since a July storm dumped about five inches of rain on the area, overwhelming a century-old county drain and releasing thousands of gallons of water into Terese Allen’s Ridge Road home. ‘My daughter woke me up on the morning of July 28 and said there’s water coming in […]
Goodrich- On Monday night, the village council voted 4-0 to pass a resolution that would withhold village residents? insurance money in escrow from casualty losses including fire or explosion to repair, replace or remove damaged structures that may violate local codes. Councilmember Mike Baldwin was absent. Council President Richard Horton said the fire insurance withholding […]
Groveland Twp.- Through a survey from township officials, area residents are being asked their input on funding for recreation services through the Brandon Recreation Department. Officials from Brandon and Groveland townships discussed the recreation funding issue last December. Brandon officials said a total of 1,980 individuals participated in the recreation department activities last year, of […]
The Finance and Negotiations Committee has agreed to revise the Brandon School of Choice policy discussed on Jan. 7 during their regular meeting. The new recommendation for School of Choice students moves up the application to the Brandon District by 30 days to July 31 prior to the beginning of the school year. The previous […]
Atlas Twp.- Last November local voters narrowly recalled State Representative Paul Scott from office’now it’s time to find a replacement. On Feb. 28 township voters will choose a candidate from among three parties to fulfill a partial term for the 51st district that will end Jan.1, 2013. The Nov. 8 election ousted Scott by a […]
The Goodrich competitive cheer team finished third in Division 3 districts competition at Capac High School on Feb. 18. Richmond won the title and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep finished second ahead of Goodrich. Croswell-Lexington finished fourth. The top four teams qualified for the regional competition at Yale High School on Feb. 25. The Martians were […]