Old Newsboys Dear Editor, Challenging times for volunteers and donors. The annual Old Newsboys paper sale was conducted Dec. 11. For the last 10 years Goodrich has had a crew of volunteers that work the corner of M-15 and Hegal Road to collect donations for this charity. In a “normal” year there would be about […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-At the Dec. 21 the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to authorize the Shirley Kautman-Jones to engage in discussion with Goodrich Schools regarding easement on the northside of the township line adjacent to St. Mark Church. Funding for the proposed project follows an Aug. 4, school district voters approval […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- After almost two decades an unpaved village subdivision may soon be home to a much smoother ride. On Dec. 14, the village council voted 5-0 to direct the village administrator to prepare plans and costs estimates for Goodrich Meadows Estates to create a special assessment district for road improvements. “Petitions […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Dec. 14 the village council selected Doug McAbee as the new village president and Keith Walworth council president pro tem. McAbee replaces Shannon McCafferty who did not seek reelection. McAbee has served on the village council for several years and was elected to a four year term in 2018. Walworth, […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- The dust has finally settled on proposed statewide legislation that would prohibit local ordinances banning mining if certain criteria were met. During the Dec. 14, township meeting, Bob DePalma, township supervisor reported that Senate Bill 431 has been defeated ended year long battle. In August 2019, Mich. Sen. Adam […]
Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road along with the Ortonville Masonic Lodge #339 teamed up over the holidays to spread some much needed cheer. Charles J. Farley, WM of Ortonville Masonic Lodge #339, said he was contacted by Wojo’s regarding a donation of more than 100 poinsettias. The plants were distributed to the Masonic Home Warwick […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Dec. 21, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to set an election date of May 4 for a police millage renewal of 2.1 mills and a fire millage of 1 mill. The backup election date is the Aug. 3. The language for the ballot will be sent to […]
By David Fleet Editor RN Amber Gagnon described receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as less painful than the flu shot. “Honestly I did not feel the injection,” said Gagnon, a 1999 Goodrich High School graduate who earned a BSN from The University of Michigan-Flint in 2007. “More than 24 hours after I’ve received the first […]
2021 HOLIDAY BUILDING CLOSURES ATLAS TOWNSHIP 7386 S. GALE ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 (810) 636-2548 www.atlastownship.org Atlas township office is normally open to the public during regular business hours on a Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. basis. The office will be closed for business on the following dates for calendar year […]
VILLAGE OF GOODRICH 2021 MEETING ROOM SCHEDULE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. ALL MEETINGS TAKE PLACE AT THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH COMMUNITY ROOM LOCATED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOWER LEVEL, 7338 S. STATE ROAD, GOODRICH, MI 48438. (810) 636-2570 MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2021 6:30 P.M. […]