Having an abundance of leftover Halloween candy is not necessarily a bad thing. For the second year in a row. Stonehouse Family Dental, collected Halloween candy to be donated to troops overseas. Last year’s ‘Cash for Candy? program yielded approximately 600 pounds of candy total, and the total for this year is more than 600 […]
Goodrich High School was the place to be for a good bargain on Nov. 6. The GHS Class of 2012 hosted their biannual Mom-to-Mom Sale. The event brought in more than $2,800 for the Class of 2012 and attracted more than 600 people to shop for clothes, toys, and other items. The sale, which was […]
Brandon High School is working towards becoming a conflict-free learning environment. ‘Peers Making Peace? is a new program at BHS that is centered around conflict resolution between students. For a total of 15 hours, which spanned three full school days, BHS students trained to be problem solvers by learning skills of being active listeners, asking […]
Some troops will have sweet taste of home this holiday season thanks to the fforts of local families. Both candy and a Thanksgiving dinner were included in care packages for troops from Belle Ann Elementary At Belle Ann Elementary on Nov. 9, 170 packages were prepared to be sent out to overseas troops. Packages that […]
For Candy Cane CHRISTmas Tree Farm, the spirit of giving is already in the air. This holiday season, the local Oxford tree farm will participate in the 2011 ‘Trees for Troops? program, which is a nationwide program where Christmas trees are donated by farms and community members to families stationed on military bases. Sponsored by […]
A total of 64 candidates are set to be inducted into the Goodrich High School chapter of the National Honor Society. The ceremony, which will take place on Nov. 29, will welcome the inductees into the family of 78 members. The new members are expected to perform to the standards of the four NHS pillars: […]
The Community Christmas Toy Store (CCTS) needs your help. Donations of new toys are needed for families in need this holiday season. CCTS boxes have been placed at several local businesses, and monetary donations are also accepted. This year, the CCTS is in particular need of toys for boys, and toys for children who are […]
Loved ones will not be forgotten this holiday season. At the Edna Burton Senior Center an ‘Honor Tree? has been placed by the Ortonville Garden Club to memorialize those who have died, honor current and past military members, and give good wishes to everyone this holiday season. The inspiration for the tree comes from Sandy […]
Buy a newspaper to help a child in need for Christmas. The Old Newsboys of Flint will be selling newspapers from 7 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at the corner of M-15 and Hegel Road in Goodrich. The profits from the sale will benefit needy children in Genesee County this holiday season. Last […]
Josh Gunderson visited Goodrich High School on Nov. 29 to speak with students on cyber safety and cyber bullying. Gunderson is an educational speaker who travels across the nation to present the dangers of the internet and how to be safe to school-aged students. Gunderson’s message to the students was that the internet isn’t a […]