Ortonville- After more than 30 years working for the U.S. Postal Service, Judy Hickman was recently named postmaster for the Ortonville office. Hickman replaces Keith Raymond, who became the officer in charge and postmaster in Ortonville Nov. 27, 2006. Raymond, a Shelby Township native, had served as postmaster in Dryden and will return to that […]
John Bradburn, 56, has been hunting in the Atlas Township area and other regions of Michigan for about 40 years. ‘Its been a family tradition that dates back many years,? said Bradburn. ‘We’ve had a lot of success over the years in the Genesee County area and Manistee. We’ve taken a lot of nice deer. […]
Groveland Twp.-A local company has expanded. Local businessman Joe Bommarito recently opened ‘The Comp Doc,? a computer service and repair company. ‘Customers were constantly asking for assistance with their laptops, PCs and tablets,? said Bommarito, owner of the Wireless Zone franchises of Ortonville and Frankenmuth. ‘We couldn’t really pinpoint any local IT service providers who […]
Groveland Twp.- For more than 30 years, township resident Al Jawors has scoured lake beds, beaches and yards around abandoned homes in search of lost treasures. From diamond rings to old coins to earrings, using a variety of metal detectors, Jawors uncovers some rather unique finds’some historical and sometimes of significant personal value to the […]
Brandon Firefighter Billy Starr signs a check for $7,200 held by Susan Polan, development events specialist for the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Trauma Burn Center of Ann Arbor. The funds were raised at the 16th annual Brandon-Atlas Burn golf outing at Goodrich Country Club on June 2. The money will be used […]
Former International Academy of Flint head coach and current Flint Powers assistant Tim Tenneriello has been hired as an interim coach for the Goodrich High School Varsity Basketball team’s 2012-13 season. Tenneriello, a Grand Blanc resident and 2007 graduate of Genesee Christian High School, has played for and coached with three Flint area coaches ? […]
On Nov. 19 the Atlas Township Fire Department added an all-terrain vehicle to their fleet of firefighting equipment. Powered by a three cylinder Kabota engine, the tank style tracks are designed to cross rough, wet country to extinguish fires or conduct rescues. ‘The ATV carries a 75 gallon tank and pump for grass fires in […]
Michael Allen was 16-years-old, a Boy Scout and a junior at Goodrich High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding quads, snowmobiles and Jet Skis, hunting, swimming and spending time with his animals. ‘Mike had lots of friends,? said Janet Allen, his mother. ‘He spent time with their families, too, including vacation trips across the country. […]
Three times the Christmas. Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville has expanded their Christmas retail store to now include more classroom space along with a large display of holiday greenery in the main area of the facility. ‘We have approximately three time the space for Christmas items this year,? said Lisa Kemeny, Wojo’s Greenhouse general […]
Goodrich-Teammates this season’competitors next season. On Nov. 14 Martian girls basketball players Taylor Gleason and Aketra Sevillian signed national letters of intent. Taylor to the University of Illinois, and Aketra to Penn State University’both Big Ten Conference schools. But before they head off to their respective schools, the standout seniors are taking aim at a […]