Goodrich – In her 84 years, Jeanette Pierson has seen seasons of changes. Born in 1920, she grew up Jeanette Zimmerman on a Thayer Road farm in Ortonville, at the edge of the Goodrich School District boundaries. It was a time when school budgets were small, when school officials didn’t have to worry much about […]
Atlas Twp. – For firefighter Tom Westerlund, being home means having his fire radio on. His devotion to the fire department is one reason why Westerlund was this week named Atlas Township Fire Department Firefighter of the year. ‘His participation…is almost 100 percent,? said Atlas fire chief Jim Naugler. ‘He gets along with everybody, does […]
Groveland Twp. – Skiers hit the slopes last week at Mt. Holly, where renovations are now complete. New this season is a remodeled lodge area, with a stone and log fireplace area, four upgraded ‘grand-style? restrooms, and a more visible entrance. The revisions are aimed at making the facility more user-friendly for new ski and […]
Groveland Twp. – State trooper Andrew Knapp is among the soldiers in a military unit separated from their families the second Christmas in a row. Knapp, an Oakland County native, serves with the U.S. Army National Guard 2nd 425 LRS Unit of the 202nd Battalion, currently stationed in an undisclosed Iraq location. Mary Vickrey, secretary […]
Goodrich – A February 2005 election will be held determining whether five village council members will be recalled. Goodrich Village Clerk Gloria (Jeanie) Bradley confirmed Nov. 29 that enough signatures have been collected to hold the recall election, said Rob Coffman, Genesee County elections director. The ballot language will be identical to recall petition language?’failure […]
Goodrich – A tow strap four feet too long is thought to have caused a severe Thanksgiving Day accident. A 22-year-old Waterford man was steering a Jeep being towed south on M-15 by the driver’s brother, a 24-year-old Waterford man, said Sgt. Dave McDonald, spokesman for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department traffic team. The Jeep […]
Goodrich – Dr. Wayne Domenick doesn’t claim to cure disease, but says many seeking his care get relief from their suffering. Bundled together to form the spinal cord, nerves are like a garden hose, says Domenick, of Back to Health Chiropractic in Goodrich. Pinch off those nerves and there’ll be trouble. Like bony doughnuts, the […]
Flint -Two families awaited Monday’s sentencing of the truck driver ruled responsible for an accident claiming three lives this spring. Matthew Woods, 35, of Grand Blanc pleaded guilty to reckless driving that claimed the lives of Pamela Doyon, 36, Sam Doyon, 11 months, and Sandra Thrasher, 62. Central District Judge Larry J. Stecco sentenced Woods […]
Goodrich -As the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker? float above the orchestra pit, dancers mentally rehearse their steps. This year Erica Ricketts of Goodrich will don a red gown in the Russian dance. Ricketts, 13, is among the dancers of the Flint School of Performing Arts joining the Harlem Theatre of Dance in the traditional […]
Goodrich- In January, Goodrich High School will lose a vibrant science teacher. And gain a new administrator. Elizabeth Baker, who’s taught GHS science the past four years, will step into the role of assistant principal Jan. 17, 2005, following principal Kenneth Andrzejewski’s retirement. Baker will assist newly-hired principal David St. Aubin in overseeing the school. […]