By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 25, almost 200 eighth grade students were invited to the Brandon High to meet-and-greet with current juniors and seniors in a “Link Crew” program. The annual event welcomes incoming freshman who will move up from eighth grade to the high school in the fall. The program addresses the anxiety […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Wright will stay. That’s the word on Monday night when the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to approve Wayne Wright to new two year contract as district superintendent. Trustee Chip Schultz was absent with notice. Wright, was hired on June 29, 2019 at a special meeting as an interim […]
By David Fleet Editor Jerry Warner refers to dining on “scout food.” “Pancakes cooked in a frying pan over an open fire—burned to a crisp on the outside, raw on the inside,” said Warner, a Goodrich Boy Scout leader for more than 20 years who has participated in a countless campouts along with a host […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-By a 4-0 vote on Tuesday night the township board of trustees approved a plaque to be placed in the community hall for Rudi Deschner. Township Supervisor Tere Onica was absent with notice. Deschner, who passed away on Feb. 3, 2020 at 87 years old, served on the Goodrich and […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-M-15 is busy and dangerous—especially for emergency responders. “Almost 20 percent of our calls are vehicle accident related,” said Ed Klimek, assistant chief, Atlas Township Fire Department. “Most of these accidents occur on M-15 which is one of the highest-traveled two-lane roads in Genesee County.” Between 2004 and 2009 there […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- By a 4-0 vote on Tuesday night the township board of trustees authorize the township attorney to proceed with filing action to clear thetitle on the Atlas Cemetery, and to budget no more than $10,000 for the process. Township Supervisor, Tere Onica was absent with notice. The cemetery, located […]
By David Fleet Editor After more than three years the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce is on the cusp of a comeback. The reboot will begin from 5-7 p.m., March 5, Real Estate One, 875 S. Ortonville Road, will host an informal reception to discuss creating a new Chamber of Commerce in Ortonville. “The mission of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- During a special meeting on Wednesday night the school board of education appointed Tim Zirnhelt as a trustee. Trustee Ashley Herriman was absent with notice. “We had five good candidates,” said Greg Main, school board president. “Tim had the experience as a board member that we need right now with […]
By David Fleet Editor As a Blackhawk, Tricia Pierce pole vaulted to a state title. Now as a University of Arkansas Little Rock Trojan, her career will include a collegiate record. Pierce accomplishments as a high school vaulter earned a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas-Little Rock where she is studying pre-dental. UALR is […]
By David Fleet Editor Last Sunday, when the XFL professional football league kicked off their inaugural season, a Brandon Blackhawk was on the field. Jake Sutherland, a 2014 Brandon High School graduate plays tight end, and on special teams for the New York Guardians—one of eight teams competing during the new 10 week season. The […]