Yi Shan Hsieh arrived to a world of snow, Thanksgiving turkey and wide open land that feature deer roaming free. ‘There are open spaces,? she said. ‘The animals roam all over.? Yi Shan, known to her newly made friends at Goodrich High School as ‘Sammi,? was immersed into American life from the Taoyuan country in […]
Yi Shan Hsieh arrived to a world of snow, Thanksgiving turkey and wide open land that feature deer roaming free. ‘There are open spaces,? she said. ‘The animals roam all over.? Yi Shan, known to her newly made friends at Goodrich High School as ‘Sammi,? was immersed into American life from the Taoyuan country in […]
Groveland Twp.-What if the Ebola virus was diagnosed in the township? It’s a question Oakland County officials recently addressed as the possibility of an outbreak intensifies. ‘It’s not like you have the flu,? said Steve McGee, township fire chief. ‘We needed a plan for responding to infectious diseases. Until the outbreak of Ebola in the […]
Goodrich- A district elementary student has ‘stepped fourth? to help needy children this December. Rayne Laurin, a 10-year-old Oaktree Elementary fourth grade student recently utilized an international program idea to assist with some local needs this winter. Through a variety of means, the Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational Christian organization offers spiritual and physical assistance to […]
Block off the streets, plug in the lights and notify Santa? Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas will be glowing from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5 as the local holiday tradition is sure to provide plenty of cheer. ‘We are very excited about the downtown Christmas this year,? said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, downtown […]
Atlas Twp.- A pathway is on the way. Actually, three township trails will be the first of a network of pathways crossing the township and will be discussed at the Atlas Township Pathway committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 at the township hall, 7386 S. Gale Road. ‘We’re excited to move forward with the […]
Brandon Twp.- An area business is helping cut into hunger. Rich Walker, owner of the Cracker Barrel, 5500 Oak Hill Road, has been processing deer for the past 30 years and has been selected to process the deer harvested from the Oakland County Parks controlled hunts. ‘I understand the venison will be donated to the […]
Goodrich- Upgrades to a dilapidated century-old drain which had slowed to a trickle’may soon start flowing once again. Changes in village council following the Nov. 4 election, coupled with a pending lawsuit from 19 plaintiffs seeking compensation after they were allegedly damaged by village drains, sewers, and the mill pond in the village, has stalled […]
For more than 35 years, violinist Mary Margaret St. John has captivated crowds as an associate concert master with the Flint Symphony Orchestra. On Tuesday the mellow sounds that resonate from St. John’s strings along with the Troubadours, an outreach program of the Flint Symphony Orchestra, comprised of four professional string musicians and a storyteller, […]
Goodrich- From one vote to nine. A one vote deficit in the school board election swelled by eight votes following the certification of the election results last week. Incumbent school board trustee Chip Schultz had lost his Nov. 4 reelection bid by just one vote to newcomer Jeff Brown following the Nov. 4 election. The […]