Goodrich – Online exposure may affect Goodrich businesses, thanks to the M-15 Heritage Route. The Village of Goodrich opted to renew its membership in the M-15 Heritage Route at a fee of $200, approved at Monday’s village council meeting. This year, the fee includes inclusion in the new M-15 Heritage Route Web site, which lists […]
Atlas Twp. – Back in the 1980s, Emery Bennett found himself at odds with Atlas Township board policies and ran for office. ‘I felt I wanted a chance to try to make a difference,? said Bennett. He won several terms in succession. Last year, Bennett announced he wasn’t seeking re-election. For the first time in […]
Goodrich – A display near the gymnasium door of Goodrich High School catches the attention of visiting sports fans. The military alumni board features active-duty military personnel, all graduates from Goodrich High School, all with a story to tell. ‘I stood and watched at the last few games,? said Linda May, GHS athletic secretary, whose […]
Groveland Twp. – Slope safety is foremost in the minds of area skiers following the Mt. Holly accident last week that resulted in the death of a Swartz Creek boy. Ralph E. Margetson III, 12, died Dec. 31, 2004 at Hurley Medical Center after suffering a head injury when he hit a pine tree between […]
Atlas Twp. – Hoping to reduce road damage, township officials have adopted ordinances for local control over trucks. Five sections of the Motor Carrier Safety Act and the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act were approved by the Atlas Township Board at its Dec. 20 meeting, enabling the township to collect fine money from trucks in […]
Goodrich – The chance to demolish the former Goodrich Department of Public Works building is being put up for bid. ‘It would cost more to fix it than to replace it with something different,? said village administrator Jakki Sidge. The building, located in the village park between Hegel Road and Erie Street, will be demolished […]
Goodrich – Oaktree Elementary children took a dream-like journey in this year’s holiday music program, ‘The Polar Express?. On the stage of the Goodrich High School auditorium, third, fourth, and fifth-graders made a musical North Pole-pilgrimage this week following the narration of Chris Van Allsburg’s classic children’s story. It’s was a stroke of good fortune […]
Goodrich – The cause for an M-15 party store blaze that ignited twice this week remains undetermined. Atlas Township Firefighters were alerted to a working structure fire around 8:45 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Family Party Store, located at 8168 S. State Road in Goodrich. With business slow that evening, owner Chris Valente closed early, […]
Goodrich – After four council elections, a recall, a vote to dissolve the village and an election involving seven charter amendments, the village clerk is retiring. Retirement plans have been in the works for about a year, said Gloria (Jeanie) Bradley following her announcement at the Goodrich village meeting Dec. 13. Bradley, who’s been the […]
Goodrich – Oxford Bank isn’t scheduled to open until later this month, but bank officials are already finding a place in the community. Oxford Bank is offering Cemark’s ‘How to Do Your Banking? program at no charge to area schools, beginning with Goodrich. As of last week, Goodrich High School was among the first in […]