Trooper answers call to duty

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP-For the past several years, the Michigan State Police Groveland Township Post has had the honor of working with Trooper Trevor Radke. However, his involvement with the post will have to be put on hold. Radke has been in law enforcement for 13 years and has been an active Marine Reservist for the last […]

Goodrich tribute planned

GOODRICH-The village lost one its most loved citizens, Gordon H. Bachmann Feb.7, and officials have found at least one way to honor his memory. In light of his more than 30 years of dedication and service, the Goodrich Village Council on Monday, Feb. 17 voted to name the new Department of Public Works Building in […]

School board considers budget options

GOODRICH SCHOOLS – Looking at an estimated $150,000 decrease is state funding, officials talked about options at their Monday, Feb. 24 meeting. “We are already trying to institute minor cost savings to prepare,” said Superintendent Ray Green. “We can anticipate three times this budget cut next year. We will be struggling with priorities through April […]

Houses replace condos

GOODRICH – After many revisions and long debate, residents will see new single family homes – not condominiums – built this spring and summer. The subdivision will be known as Creekside Village and will be located off of Dutch Road and Cemetery Street. The houses will be approximately 1,100-1,600 square feet and prices will range […]

Students urged to make right choices

GOODRICH SCHOOLS – Most high school seniors know the month of March for one thing – Spring Break. It’s a time to go away from sports, school and family obligations and relax in the sun all day long. Regardless of how a student wishes to spend the vacation time, Goodrich High School recently hosted an […]

Green eggs and ham

GOODRICH SCHOOLS – Students at Reid Elementary have their noses in the books to celebrate reading month and to meet a goal of finishing 4,000 books. “If the students achieve this goal, the school will host a balloon launch to celebrate their achievement,” said principal Paul Minns. On Monday, March 10 for “Dr. Seuss Day,” […]

Community eyes playground equipment upgrade

GOODRICH-For many students, recess is quite possibly the highlight of the school day. Whether it’s swinging from the monkey bars, swishing down the slide, or playing kick-ball on the soft gravel, a child needs a break to use their imagination and to release some energy. Lately parents and administrators have noticed the quality of the […]

Silver Fox Folks reminisce about village history

GOODRICH-Members of the Silver Fox Folks recently ate lunch at Cranberries Cafe’ on Tuesday, March 18 and reminisced about life in Goodrich in addition to memories of past times. The luncheon was followed by a visit to the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society building to continue sharing knowledge about the area. The building was previously the Ladies […]

Local finds life lessons in Amazon rain forest

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP-In 1995, Ron Rossi traveled to the Peruvian Amazon rain Forest and believes it may have changed his life. A friend of Rossi’s introduced the idea to him because both were looking for a unique place to travel and utilize their photography skills. A former Grosse Pointe schools substitute teacher Rossi, thought the idea […]

Miracles do happen

It has become very apparent, in the last nine months especially, that I really didn’t know the true meaning behind the word miracle. The miracle I am speaking of is the one of life. I am recently a proud aunt of a beautiful little boy. I held him very shortly after his birth and couldn’t […]