By David Fleet Editor A bill that would increase the ability for larger-scale foster homes to provide caring environments for Michigan children moved one step closer last month. House Bill 4095 allows state licensed residential youth foster care facilities to house up to 10 children if the facility is located on property spanning 20 or […]
By David Fleet Editor On Dec. 20, forty-three of Michigan’s newest troopers reported to work at Michigan State Police (MSP) posts across the state after graduating from the 136th Trooper Recruit School. Included now among the 1,238 troopers assigned statewide is 2014 Goodrich graduate Nikolas Hovey. During high school, Hovey served as an intern with […]
By David Fleet Editor The 2019 Brandon Blackhawks varsity football team completed another successful season under fourth year head coach Brad Zube and his staff. “We’re very proud of the 2019 team and all of their efforts this season,” said Zube. “This was a year of growth and maturity for a very young team. We […]
By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 5, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the annual winners of the Good Citizen awards, at the Court Street United Methodist Church, 225 West Court St., Flint. This year ten Genesee area schools participated recognizing high school seniors who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- It was a small black mound on a bright white snow and ice covered lake in rural Livingston County, Mich. But for 54-year-old Navy veteran Larry Atkins owner of Cosmic Connection Meteorites.com, 8241 S. State Road, the small rock is one more piece of the universe discovered. Atkins was one […]
A wreath covered with snow at the Goodrich Cemetery that arrived on the last day of 2019 in southeastern Michigan. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf the Edna Burton Senior Center I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses for their donations of goods and services in the year of 2019: ACE Hardware, Advanced Physical Therapy (Goodrich), Bueche’s Food World, Bullfrog’s, The Citizen newspaper, Hungry Howies, IVY Rehab, Jett’s Pizza, MacPhees, […]
MILLER, VERNON GEORGE of Ortonville, Michigan; died December 28, 2019; He was 92. He was born September 27, 1927 in Otter Lake, Michigan to the late George and Mildred (nee: Wood) Miller. He married the former Joan Jaeschke on July 27, 1961 in Fenton, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Miller; three […]
By David Fleet Editor A new year. A new sheriff. On Monday morning Genesee County Undersheriff Chris Swanson was appointed interim Genesee County Sheriff as several hundred packed the Genesee County Board of Commissioners chambers to hear the conclusion of a month long search. In October Genesee County Sheriff Robert Pickell announced his retirement effective […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-They served their country and now ready to serve their community. On Oct. 1, area residents and veterans Brianna and David Gabbard became the new owners of Creations Family Salon, 80 S. Ortonville Road. David is a 1995 Brandon High School graduate and Brianna a Clarkston High School alumna who […]