Goodrich – Richard George ‘Dick? Thielen will be remembered for his integrity, compassion, level-headedness, love of family, and community dedication. Dick, 74, died March 12 at his Goodrich home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1930, the son of George and Gertrude (Aldridge) Thielen of Davison. Dick was a 1948 […]
Atlas Twp. – Church and barn-raisings aren’t necessarily outdated. They just take a bit longer these days. Recently completed construction of the First Baptist Church of Goodrich began more than three years ago. Thanks to members pitching in, the 6,000-square-foot facility will cost a fraction of its worth. ‘Davison State Bank gave us a loan […]
Goodrich – An ad hoc committee is planning this September’s ‘Good Times in Goodrich? celebration, but more help is needed. The committee discussed ideas at last week’s Goodrich-Atlas Chamber of Commerce meeting at Cranberries Cafe. The event is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 9. Current plans for the celebration include live entertainment, a […]
Sanibel Island, Fla. – Local real estate magnate Barry Young died March 9 while vacationing at his Florida home. Young owned the Area 1 Real Estate Ortonville and Goodrich offices, and was responsible for multiple local developments, including Mill Pointe Shores in Goodrich, Maple Shores in Atlas Township, and the new Broad Oaks Estates in […]
Atlas Twp. – A stolen car chase last week ended in a crash, leaving a local deputy with minor injuries. At approximately 9 p.m. March 3, Burton police began pursuing the driver of a 1995 Mercury, reported stolen from a Flint Township address March 1. Grand Blanc police picked up the chase shortly afterward, said […]
Goodrich – Appointees to fill Goodrich Village Council vacancies were filled Wednesday. The Genesee County Elections Commission met March 9 to appoint three interim council members to serve on the village council until the May 3 election. Chosen were Goodrich residents Jay Clothier, Joyce Welch Baker, and Bob Chlebnik. ‘All three said they’re not running […]
Atlas Twp. – A housekeeper has confessed to stealing a local family’s winning lottery ticket. The scratched-off Mega Millions ticket worth $1,000 was taken from an Atlas Township home, where it was being held to cash in at Lansing, said Detective Sgt. Joe Parks, commander of the Genesee County Sheriff Atlas Township Precinct. The family […]
Flint – By March 2, Genesee County Clerk Michael Carr had received seven letters of application to fill Goodrich Village Council vacancies. To replace council seats left vacant when the village council was recalled last week, the Genesee County Elections Commission will appoint three interim council members. Interim councilpersons will serve until long-term council members […]
Goodrich – For the second year running, a Goodrich High School student has been distinguished among Genesee County students. GHS sophomore Heather Cardneau, 15, was named the 2005 Children’s Champion Outstanding Youth Award recipient for her volunteer service, including time spent volunteering at a Washington, D.C. homeless shelter. ‘I got to know some of the […]
Atlas Twp. – The staff of Cranberries Caf? has agreed ‘not to tackle? a patron who may redeem a stolen gift certificate. The paper certificate was recently taken from BR Pet Groomers in Goodrich after the suspect forced open the front door of the business with a pry bar, said Detective Sgt. Joe Parks, commander […]