Goodrich-Michelle Imbrunone’s first week as the new district superintendent included learning her way around the district and receiving Michigan Merit Exam results that were near the top among all Genesee County schools. ‘We are very excited by the information and being in the top five among our county high schools,? said Michelle Imbrunone, district superintendent. […]
John Kozak was just 7-years-old when he escaped with his mother Rose and older sister Zdenka from oppressive Communist rule in Czechoslovakia during the late 1940s. From 7-8:30 p.m., July 14, Kozak will discuss his story, ‘Through the Eyes of Rose? at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., Ortonville. The story details how his […]
Four stints of active military duty is remarkable. But when that service is in the American Revolution? where young recruits had no military training, their weapons were outdated and the enemy were regimented trained British troops’the accomplishment is remarkable. Such is the story of Patriot Nathan Burpee. On June 21, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of […]
Goodrich-Bill Rausch had reason to worry when the village mill pond was drained of water last month for repairs. ‘Where’s the township fire department going to get water when a home or business is on fire if the pond is empty?? said Rausch, who served on the Independence Township Fire Department for 29 years. ‘It’s […]
Goodrich-Following the conclusion of the June 23 school board meeting Vice President Jeff Gardner resigned. ‘It’s been a good run over the past five years,? said Gardner, following the decision. ‘My work requires me to travel more than before my company has expanded offices in other cities and I’m going to be on the road […]
At 95-years-old, Catherine Dusenbury can still wear the WAVES uniform’a WWII Victory medal and American Campaign medal pinned on the left side of the navy blue, long sleeve, wool jacket. The Navy anchor adorns her Garrison cap. Seventy years has passed since Dusenbury first donned the navy blue and sailed into a unique episode of […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 7-0 to move into closed session and are now poised to offer Michelle Imbrunone, current Avondale High School principal, a contract as district superintendent. In a special meeting on May 5, the school board voted 5-0 to retain the services of Michigan Leadership Institute to begin the […]
Atlas Twp.- In 2011, the local fireworks issue became louder after state lawmakers opened up sales and usage in Michigan’igniting a rush to buy the devices and creating a new retail opportunity for some. However, three years later, municipalities are still trying to adjust to the new climate. ‘Fireworks can be a real safety issue,? […]
Atlas Twp.- The committee, ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township,? took a slightly different turn Monday night. The township board of trustees meeting featured a presentation by Paulette Johnson, committee co-chair, who along with Bruce DeGrouchy formed ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? about a year ago. Since last summer the committee has gathered 358 signed petitions […]
For more than three decades, his notable voice, countdown formats and dedications touched the airwaves in 50 countries. The king of countdown with family ties in Goodrich and Fenton’who opened his show with, ‘This is Casey Kasem’s American Top 40,? died June 15 in a Gig Harbor, Wash. hospital. He was 82. ‘He has never […]