Atlas Twp. – For the second year, a group of local bikers will join motorcyclists statewide for the Hogs In Ministry free July 3 and 4 camping motorcycle weekend. Approximately 1,500 bikers from all over the state are expected to camp and ride, said HIM member Jim Walls, of Atlas Community Baptist Church. Pitch a […]
Goodrich – Locally owned ABeanToGo gourmet coffee company has been ordered to stop roasting by the Goodrich Village Council. In response to neighbors complaints regarding the smell of roasting coffee, ABeanToGo Master Roaster Kirk Walker investigated ways to eliminate the odor. This spring, Walker had a custom-designed afterburner installed. Neighbors, located near ABeanToGo coffee, 9091 […]
Brandon School Board incumbents Christopher D. Yuchasz, 45, of Ortonville, an Oakland County Sheriff’s Sergeant and Holly resident, Karyn Milligan, 55, co-owner of Northwest Heating and Cooling Co. in Ortonville won reelection for a second four year term. Milligan received 286 votes and Yuchasz took 309 votes. Challengers D’Anna Keeble, a local business owner and […]
Goodrich ? Reducing Goodrich Schools? rainy day fund is not intentional, says superintendent Raymond Green. While last year’s rainy day fund was approximately 15 percent, the 2004-2005 school budget was cut to 12 percent, still considered a healthy amount. ‘The board would love to retain the full fund balance,? said Green, who says the board […]
Atlas Twp. – It’s not the goal of Pine Grove Baptist Church to become a ‘mega-church?. ‘Our purpose is in our mission statement, to spread a passion for God,? said the Rev. Rob Reece, who pastors Pine Grove, which currently meets at the Goodrich Lions Club. ‘Lovingly and joyfully serving God far exceeds anything else […]
Atlas Twp. – Humble hero. It’s a title Deputy Dave McDonald has unsuccessfully tried to keep under his hat. McDonald, of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Atlas Township precinct, was named Flint-Central Optimist Club’s 2004 Officer of the Year last month. This week, he was named a hero by the Hundred Club of Flint. ‘I’m greatly […]
Davison Twp. – A fatal M-15 accident investigation is now complete, and has been turned over to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s office. Davison Township Police formed a three-member reconstruction team of specialists from Davison Township, Richfield Township, and the City of Davison police departments to investigate the April 9 accident involving a Ken’s Redi-Mix concrete […]
Goodrich – At three months old, he’s a cuddly bundle of fur who’s already living out his mission as a therapist. Levi, a golden retriever, is training to become a therapy dog. Owner and trainer Janet Fischer chose Levi for his mellow personality to carry on the legacy of Gus, a golden retriever therapy dog […]
Goodrich – A group of young adults are disproving the adage ‘you can’t go home again.? James Allen, who just finished his third year studying computer science engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, came up with the idea of getting college and high school students together through the week. The ‘Something Thursday? group first met […]
Atlas Twp. – A 12-minute response time for paramedics to reach Atlas Township residents in a medical emergency may not be fast enough. The recent decision to put six new paramedics on the road should improve response time, says Genesee County Sheriff Robert Pickell. ‘I think within a year you’ll see a significant improvement,? he […]