Goodrich- The ‘old? Goodrich reunited to say farewell to George ‘Sonny? Hempton this week. On Nov. 3, Swartz Funeral Home brimmed with family, friends, tears, and memories, said his sister Lois Bouck. Sonny died Oct. 30. He was 72. ‘It was like Goodrich used to be, when you invited everybody to a party because you […]
Goodrich – This year’s political activism is much higher than the last presidential election, says Goodrich High School senior Janee Jones. ‘I couldn’t believe how much the kids talked about it in school,? she said. ‘It was amazing compared to four years ago.? Janee, 18, voted twice this year: In Monday’s mock school election, and […]
Goodrich ? Over the last 11 years, Rick Branch of RJ’s TV, VCR & Stereo Repair has built his business servicing’not selling’electronics. He’s making an exception for metal detectors. ‘I wanted to do it for a good many years and kept asking my wife for one,? said Branch. ‘She’d say, ‘You don’t need that, you’ll […]
Goodrich – A budget cut misprint is a backhanded blessing, says Goodrich Schools athletic director Al Martus. A memo to parents outlining 11 budget-cutting measures in the spring athletic program sparked an outcry from parents, who took issue with item no. 2. ‘For athletic trips the bus will take them to the athletic event and […]
Folk crafts are an expression reaching back through every culture. Today’s craft shows offer not only an opportunity to decorate homes and offices with items awash with local flavor, they often raise funds for worthy causes. While craft shows are a long-standing tradition for ladies? outreach circles in the United Methodist Church, funds raised through […]
While more vehicles were stolen last year than in any year since 2000, less crimes were reported overall. The Michigan State Police 2003 Uniform Crime Report was released last week, summarizing crime statistics reported by police departments and agencies across the state. According to the report, 610 murders were reported in 2003, a decrease of […]
Goodrich ? Several cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease have parents at Reid Elementary on the lookout for symptoms. The viral infection’s name may startle parents, as it sounds similar to diseases affecting cattle. According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, the similarities end there: the CDC site states the diseases are not related and […]
Atlas Twp. – Coming up with the name ‘The Tree House? for Oaktree Elementary’s new playground was a no-brainer for third-grader Jaime Spicko. ‘I thought of a treehouse because I thought about the school being named Oaktree, and sometimes treehouses are in oak trees,? Jaime said. The playground, built through community, volunteer, and school board […]
Two new home developments in Goodrich and Hadley, both handled through Atlas Real Estate, are enticing buyers with contrasting interests. Creekside Village, a new development near Dutch Road and Pontiac Street in the Village of Goodrich features modestly-sized and priced homes backing up to a new park dedicated to the village. Situated near Kearsley Creek, […]
Atlas Twp. – Although Deputy Dave McDonald won’t be back to work in the area, a contract renewal ensures the remaining deputies will return. The Atlas Township Board voted to renew the contract, paying $374,265 for the next year, a 3.8 percent increase over last year. ‘It’s the smallest increase over the last four years,? […]