Plane crashes into lake home

On Saturday afternoon Bob and Charmaine Kerchner were sitting in their family room in their home on the east shore of Lake Shinanguag. ‘It was a hot day,? said Bob, 77, who was a private pilot. ‘There was an ultra light float plane buzzing around the lake in the afternoon’travelling north to south in front […]

Counsel sends detachment to commission

A vote on partial detachment of the Village of Goodrich moved one step closer on Wednesday. Celeste Bell, interim corporation counsel, the attorney who acts on behalf of the Genesee County on civil matters and serves as legal advisor to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners ruled on Tuesday after village resident Patricia Wartella filed […]

Now open: Mort’s Grille

Looking for a patty melt, classic Reuben or a slider with the onions smashed into the burger? Check out Mort’s Grille, 5500 Oakhill Road (at Sashabaw). ‘It’s just a classic old school grill,? said Michael Thomas, Jr., who opened Mort’s Grille on July 9. ‘Don’t want to spend $50 for a meal? Just looking to […]

M-15 traffic growth sparking commercial development

Brandon Twp.- Ron Padgett has found a sign. After installing a 12-foot-digital full color sign on the east side of M-15, Padgett, the owner of the Ortonville Smokehouse, 915 S. Ortonville Road, is beginning to see some return on his investment. ‘It’s a little too early to say, but I’d say the sign has brought […]

Village detachment will be up to voters this November

The voters will decide. That’s the word from the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, who voted unanimously on Wednesday to put the partial detachment of the Village of Goodrich to Atlas Township on the Nov. 8 ballot. The deadline was Aug. 20. The decision comes after village resident Patricia Wartella filed on April 12 signed […]

Atlas Township, Goodrich to vote on fire millage

Atlas Twp.- On Tuesday when township voters go to the polls they will be asked to renew a fire millage to continue providing funding for the fire department. Earlier this year, the board of trustees voted 5-0 to have the 1 mill renewal for fire services. If approved property owners will pay $50 per year […]

McMurray: Keeping an eye on the skies

Brandon Twp.? Watching a brightly colored radar screen, John McMurray keeps an eye on a long line of thunderstorms that approach from the west, extending from Saginaw Bay south toward Lansing and Kalamazoo. Donning earphones, McMurray pauses momentarily and waits to hear his cue. ‘This is John McMurray from the WJR Weather Center. Plan on […]

Sewers, property issues spark debate in detachment vote

Following the Genesee County Board of Commissioners unanimous vote to put the partial detachment of the Village of Goodrich to Atlas Township on the Nov. 8 ballot several concerns regarding the details of detachment and just what it means to taxpayers has surfaced. The November vote comes after village resident Patricia Wartella filed signed petitions […]

Goodrich Schools to kick off new athletic complex

Goodrich-At 7 p.m., Aug. 23 the Martians Varsity Football team will step into history. The 2012 Martians take on the Saginaw Arthur Hill in the season opener at the renovated Roy U. Stacey Athletic complex. ‘We are proud of this facility and we thank the taxpayers for their support,? said Timothy Zirnhelt, school board president. […]

Goodrich House demolition bid awarded

By a 4-0 vote on Monday night the village council accepted a bid from Bedrock Express, 1290 N. Ortonville Road. Councilmember Doug McAbee was absent. In June, the council voted to seek bids for demolition of the Goodrich House in the downtown area after Genesee County 7th Circuit Judge Farah signed an order to secure. […]

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