Goodrich library to check out DVDs

Goodrich – By next year, patrons of the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library may be checking out DVDs. ‘The original plan was to have (DVDs) by 2006,? said Val McNiff, executive director of the Genesee District Library. Goodrich will likely receive its DVDs ahead of schedule, given the popularity of the GDL’s pilot […]

Groveland fire investigated

Groveland Twp. – A fire at a residence that’s part of the Dirty’s Bar property was investigated last week. Troopers from the Groveland post of the Michigan State Police responded to a 911 call from a resident in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway. The resident and his wife reported returning home at around 12:30 […]

Few changes in Atlas and Hadley township primary elections

With an all-Republican primary ballot, this year’s Atlas Township board was decided in the primary election. In Atlas Township, unchallenged supervisor Paul Amman (R) will remain in office with 386 votes; unchallenged clerk Tere Onica (R) received 388 votes, and unchallenged treasurer Ann Marie Slagle (R) received 380 votes. Of three contestants for two Atlas […]

Oasis of information at EZ Ponds

Goodrich – Heading south on M-15, EZ Ponds is barely visible before rounding the bend to cross the bridge out of town. Turn into the drive, and you’ll be rewarded with an oasis of information to build or maintain your own water garden, along with soothing scenery, home to deer, Canada geese, and other wildlife. […]

Homeschooling from the trenches

Lynn Cannon learns best through playing back audio tapes of class notes, or seeing words highlighted in glowing colors. ‘I’m a tactile and audible learner,? Lynn says brightly. Like any student, it takes a bit of wrestling with a concept before understanding dawns. Then, Eureka. She’s got it. For Teresa Cannon’both mother and teacher to […]

Genesee County Fair opens Aug. 16

Atlas Twp. – Local families will soon be packing up for the Genesee County Fair. The fair will be held this year Aug. 16 to 22 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds Everett A. Cummings Center, located at G-6130 Mt. Morris Road in Mt. Morris. With the sound of bleating animals, the announcer welcoming guests, and […]

Scout project aims to keep others ‘in the game?

Goodrich – Finding a spot to watch his son’s football game from a wheelchair has been difficult for David Wallace. Last year he strained to see the game from near an open fence gate. Thanks to Goodrich High School senior Mike Bradburn, this year Wallace will move up to a better seat’in the bleachers. ‘I […]

Ambulance hits, kills motorcyclist

Atlas Twp. – A Westland man riding in a charity bike run was hit and killed last weekend on M-15 by an ambulance bringing up the rear of the motorcade. Ernest Durieux, 56, of Westland was driving his Harley-Davidson northbound on M-15 near Horton Road behind a HealthLink Medical Transportation Service vehicle from Taylor, Mich., […]

Phone line to update Atlas tax system

Atlas Twp. – Based on interview and Atlas Township meeting information, an article in The Citizen last week contained incorrect information. The G-Link system has been operational in Atlas Township for18 years, says former Atlas treasurer Sara Bachmann. Sending tax information to Genesee County will now be accomplished via a Sysco router and a special […]

Self-built mortgage company opens

Goodrich – Hands-on experience building and financing his own home inspired loan officer Kenneth Wood to arrange financing for other self-builders. Kenneth Wood, a 1985 Goodrich High School graduate, recently opened Kenwood Mortgage LLC in the Gass-Becker building at 7523 S. State Road, Suite A-3. Including Wood, the company employs three loan officers and a […]

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