Brandon Twp.-Russ Shipley considers himself lucky’a near perfect 14-point buck with ll-inch tines shot with his bow from a tree stand near Clarkston. ‘He came in at only about 13 yards,? said Shipley, 41, a deer hunter for more than 30 years. ‘I’ve seen lots of other deer so far this season mostly does and […]
Goodrich- An apparent error in accounting has drawn the ire of several school board members. On Monday night the school board and administration gathered for a work session to discuss an alleged error that put the district $1.1 million over budget in renovations and building projects. Architects from Fanning Howey, along with construction management services […]
Village of Goodrich and Atlas Township residents that may have suffered damage and/or losses due to the storm that dumped more than six inches of rain in the area on May 3 and May 4, are encouraged to contact the township and village to complete a Damage Survey Assessment Form. The data will be provided […]
Atlas Twp.- On Saturday morning the rain finally stopped just in time to kick off a new era of local sports. Coaches, parents and players, along with township officials, gathered for the first game on the Goodrich Soccer Club field adjacent to the Goodrich Middle School. In January 2010 representatives of the GSC, now a […]
Goodrich-District students were on soft-lockdown Tuesday afternoon after receiving notification a parolee escaped from a work detail at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer. During soft lock-down students remain inside and access to the building is restricted. The district was notified at about 2:15 p.m. after Thumb Correctional Facility officials reported Darrell Allen Stallard, 31, walked […]
Brandon Twp.- If it has an engine and four tires, chances are David Riley can make it run. From air bags to ABS (anti-lock braking system) to the high tech electronic systems in today’s cars’whether foreign or domestic, gas or diesel’Riley has built a career spanning more than three decades of auto mechanics. ‘I’m going […]
Over the past 27 years, Greg Hyde has coached some pretty good teams. ‘This is simply the best team ever,? said Hyde, Brandon High School girls track team coach. ‘There’s just some great sprinters on this team and outstanding work ethic.? The 38-member team, which includes freshman through senior girls, are winding down the 2012 […]
Goodrich-On Monday night the school board is expected to vote on pink slips for 17 district teachers. ‘We’re actully looking to reduce the staff by 8.5 (teachers),? said John Fazer, district superintendent. ‘Due to contract requirements and potential bumping options, we have notified more (teachers) than needed to start. The final number of teachers laid […]
Goodrich- In May 2011 the Goodrich School Board voted 6-0 to OK a labor contract with the Custodians, Maintenance, Para-Pros and Transportation (CMPT) group that included a 5.5 percent reduction in compensation for the employees, saving the district about $120,000. About 61 employees were impacted by the concession. In addition, the district’s 11 administrators/supervisors also […]
At about noon May 15, Brandon Firefighters responded to a natural gas line rupture just off Oakwood Road about one-half mile east of Hadley Road. Workers from Allendale, Michigan-based West Shore Services were installing a tornado warning pole when the 24-inch auger they were using to drill the hole apparently damaged a four-inch natural gas […]