David Fleet Editor When Kathy Maunder first heard reports of the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral her first thoughts were the rosace windows. “The windows are about 30 feet across or more and they each tell a story,” said Maunder. “The stained glass (windows) were hand crafted hundreds of years ago. Some have since […]
By David Fleet Editor On May 4 the annual M-15 Garage Sale stretching from Clarkston through Brandon, Groveland and Atlas townships to Bay City draws thousands of motorists to local communities. “It’s a definite boom to our local economy,” said Shirley Kautman-Jones of the Goodrich/Atlas Chamber of Commerce. “Many people will arrive in our communities […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to retain Integrated Design Solutions for architecture/engineering services to conduct a facilities assessment to support the district for a sinking fund and or bond exploration. On April 8 the school board convened for special meeting to consider architectural services and three […]
By David Fleet Editor From 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m., April 29, the Goodrich Lions Club will host an open house at the Goodrich Lions building, 9196 S. State Road. Those interested in learning more about the Goodrich Lions and their many area projects are invited to visit. “The club is very fortunate to have […]
By David Fleet Editor Boston-Heartbreak Hill is an incline on Beacon Street that begins at Center Street then rises a half-mile to Hammond Street about 20 miles from the start of the Boston Marathon. Monday marked nine years since Goodrich resident Leah Foley made that climb—just six miles from the end of the iconic marathon. […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 for a resolution in opposition to possible legislation that would provide township boards the option to have its elected officers as nonpartisan on the ballot. The Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors requested members of township boards, like Atlas, Brandon […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- They are professional hackers and the threat is real. That’s how Doug Witten, a cyber defense program director at Flint based-Baker College describes the recent attacks via ransomeware on area municipalities. “They are professionals hackers and extortionist. Their attack is real,” said Witten. “These hackers have a profit motive.” […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The true colors of Mark Wood and about 60 runners emerged on a clear spring morning. On April 6, Wood, 18, a GHS Senior kicked off his Capstone project by coordinating a color run at the middle school 5K cross country area. Since 2013, GHS seniors like Wood, are challenged […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 5-0 to spray the mill pond for weeds. The council approved $4,175, to treat the mill pond up to two times in the 2019 season for higher aquatics and algae. The first treatment, by Swartz Creek based Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, Inc. will be […]
David Fleet Editor The U.S.S Michigan: When it was built it was the most powerful warship on the Great Lakes. At 2 p.m., April 14, Great Lakes maritime historian Larry Hathcock will present his research on the construction and career of the U.S.S. Michigan. On December 1843, the U.S.S. Michigan was launched at Erie, Pa. […]