Insurance picks up tab for settlement

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council president Shannon McCafferty responded to the settlement with former village administrator Jakki Sidge. Last month, the case was settled with one former and two current village council members after several alleged violations when her annual contract with the village was not renewed in 2018. […]

Council OKs Christmas lights repair

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 4-0 to approve $7,375 to Atlas Township based Sierra Electric, LLC. to update the downtown Christmas lights. For many years the Goodrich Lions Club have installed the Christmas Lights the day after Thanksgiving. Council member Tim Light was absent with notice. Goodrich Lion Dave […]

Upgrades to Atlas County Park trail

Atlas Twp.- Beginning Sept. 16, the Atlas County Park, 9139 Hegel Road, will be closed weekdays until 4 p.m. for upgrades to a mile long trail crossing the park. The hiking trail will be expanded to 10 feet wide and improved to gravel base. The park will remain open on the weekends and during the […]

Blackhawk football: Salute to Service night

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-On Sept. 20 the Brandon Blackhawks will host the Owosso Trojans in the home opener and ‘Salute to Service’ with a tribute to all 1st Responders. The second annual tribute game will honor Deputy Eric Overall, the former Oakland County Deputy and Brandon School District liaison officer, who was tragically […]

Unaccompanied veterans honored

By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp.- Sidney George Gilmour was born Jan. 18, 1927, attended Flint Northern High School and at 20 years old enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He served on the escort carrier USS Palau and was released from duty July 2, 1947. He died Aug. 5, 2005, with interment at Great […]

GHS SAT scores near top in county

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich High School juniors remain in the top tier of Genesee County High Schools according to the results of the SAT scores release last week. The 189 Goodrich student joined more than 1.8 million high school students nationwide to completed the SAT or the Scholastic Assessment Test which serves as a […]

Firearm safety reminders

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-With fall hunting season upcoming area hunters are advised to take caution when discharging a weapon in the township. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Greg Glover, Brandon substation commander has received numerous complaints from township residents regarding target shooting and lack of proper backstops, as well as excessive firing of […]

‘We knew what a storm like Dorian could do to our slice of paradise’

By David Fleet Editor A Brandon grad on Florida’s east coast recently experienced what a difference a week – and a few miles – can make. Late last month, Floridians began watching at Atlantic storm, which forecasters had predicted could bring rain and tropical-storm force winds of 70 mph. Florida residents approach tropical storms like […]

Former Goodrich administrator settles with village

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Aug. 8, a former village administrator/clerk settled through mediation with one former and two current village council members after alleged Whistleblower, public policy and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act violations. The issue was settled through court ordered mediation by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge F. Kay Behm. The settlement […]

Excellence in Food Services Sanitation award

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees recognized Megan Burny and the district food services after they received an Excellence in Food Services Sanitation award from the Genesee County Health Department. The inspections are made twice per year. “This award was given to Goodrich Schools out of all the schools […]