MMR no longer based in village

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-After locating an ambulance in Goodrich on Feb. 1, 2016 officials at Mobile Medical Response or MMR report that due a low volume of calls a unit will no longer be stationed in the village for area calls. However, they will continue to respond to local calls via mobile units. Mobile […]

Riddle ready for 2019-20 NAHL season

By David Fleet Editor Carson Riddle described his first year in the North American Hockey League as fast, physical and tough. “You get the hang of it after a few games,” said Riddle, 18. “The speed is amazing and you just have to keep on training even after the season ends.” Riddle of Ortonville and […]

Community set to honor Laone Trese

By David Fleet Editor Laone Trese’s life was full. A family of 17 children, a loving wife for 50 years topped off with a laundry list of visible roles in the community. At 4 p.m., July 27, a plaque honoring Laone who passed away March 28, 2002 will be dedicated at Crossman Park-Kindness Rock Garden […]

Groveland audit:Fund balances, road spending up

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.– On Monday night the township board of trustees approved an audit presented by Ken Palka, from the accounting firm of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. Palka reported on the township finances following the completion of the yearly audit ending March 31, 2019. The township ended the year with $192,308 of […]

Michigan Vietnam Traveling Memorial comes to Goodrich

David Fleet Editor A total of 2,654 names. That’s the number of Michigan men and women who were killed in action during the years of the Vietnam War 1955 to 1975. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 set up the Michigan Vietnam Traveling Memorial, a tribute to soldiers from Michigan. The traveling memorial are […]

‘You have no idea when it’s going to hit’

By David Fleet Editor Bonnie Ramsdell’s cat named “Sarah,” could tell it was coming before it happened. “There’s really nothing you can do,” she said. “She was nervous,” said Ramsdell. “She knew it. But you really just have no idea when it’s going to hit.” Sarah and Ramsdell had reason to worry. Ramsdell, 75, is […]

Speed factor in M-15 car, tree crash

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- According to the Genesee County Sheriff Department, a 36-year old male traveling at a high rate of speed in a 2002 Lincoln southbound on M-15 near Hills Lane reportedly tried to avoid a deer in the roadway, overcompensated and lost control in the early morning hours of July 9. […]

Letters to the editor July 6

Hannah’s Legacy Dear Editor, The Hannah’s Legacy Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended and/or contributed to our second annual golf outing that took place on Monday June 24 at the Davison Country Club. Seventy-four golfers participated and over 100 guests attended the dinner. The generosity of the sponsors, golfers and the entire community […]

Perry Rouse Memorial Golf Outing for ‘The Heat Stays On ’

By David Fleet Editor It’s now summer and the heat is diffidently on. But just wait about six months and that heat will be off when Michigan’s cold takes over. Since 2003, “The Heat Stays On,” a fund for local residents to aid with utility bills during those times of need when other options just […]

Brandon, Goodrich now in same division of Flint Metro League

By David Fleet Editor The expanded Flint Metro League will crown a champion this fall. In 2018 the Flint Metro League approved Goodrich, Corunna and Lake Fenton to join beginning at the start of the 2019-2020 season in August. The move created a 12 team league with two divisions of six schools based on enrollment. […]