Goodrich – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant Dec. 18 for a 70-year-old male who has confessed to sexually molesting his 9-year-old step-granddaughter in Goodrich three years ago. The man will stand trial in circuit court in Genesee County on charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct II. He is currently lodged in the Oakland […]
Goodrich – While Goodrich school administrators are sorry to see teacher Amy Zagata go, they’ve lined up a good replacement, said superintendent Raymond Green. The Goodrich Board of Education approved Jamie Hamel as the new Young 5’s teacher for Reid Elementary at last week’s board meeting. Hamel was previously a student teacher for the Goodrich […]
Atlas Twp. – An Atlas Township home was broken into Dec. 11, and presents taken from under the tree. After forcing open and damaging the door of a home in the 9,000 block of Maple Road, the thief stole 15 presents from beneath the tree, said Atlas Sgt. Detective Joe Parks of the Genesee County […]
Atlas Twp. – For most of the last decade, Marty Short has demonstrated burning dedication to the Atlas Township Fire Department. It’s his passion to serve and personable ways that inspired fellow firefighters to vote him Atlas Township Firefighter of the Year.’Marty does whatever is asked of him, shows up at all calls and training,? […]
Goodrich – Goodarich School staff was treated to a festive breakfast last week, served up by administrators. The holiday breakfast is an annual rite that started more than two decades ago, inspired by superintendent Raymond Green’s experience in another district, he said. ‘Everybody seemed to enjoy getting together once a year–we get a good turnout,? […]
Goodrich – Amelia Ramiller, left, and Nykole Pfaff with their First Place Girl’s Team trophy, earned at the Toys for Tots Marine Corps Physical Fitness Challenge. Not pictured: Julie Owen.A three-student Goodrich team took first place in the girls? division of the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Challenge at Atherton High School.The challenge, which benefits Toys […]
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, there’s a good chance your dream will come true, says Jerry Hodak, chief meteorologist at WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. Expect the weather to be a bit unsettled through Christmas Eve. ‘There’s potential for snow on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, but it may be mixed with a little rain,? […]
Goodrich – When the snow starts piling up, Goodrich streets will be cleared according to location. Priority I roads are those which open up to the schools, and will be plowed and salted first and could be done during overtime, said Goodrich Village Administrator Jakki Sidge. Priority II roads open to fire runs, will be […]
Goodrich – Ashley Haggadone’s family will be unwrapping unique Christmas presents this year, ones carefully packed away on her recent trip to France. It was the first time Ashley and most of the Goodrich High School French Club visited Paris. The 17-year-old student is still exuberant. ‘Everything is so historic, everything is so huge,? said […]
It’s been nearly 30 years since Michigan voted for a deposit on beverage containers. Until 2003, few other efforts have been made to deal with trash, says Michigan Sen. Deb Cherry (D-26th district). When Canadian landfill issues began surfacing, Michigan legislators initially considered expanding the beverage container law, requiring retailers to pay more out-of-pocket costs […]