From left, Blake Keefer a Navy Seabee greets younger brother Hunter Keefer at GHS graduation. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Hunter Keefer was just seconds from receiving his diploma. “I was next,” said Hunter, 17, one of about 160 high school graduates who participated in commencement on June 3. “Then Mr. Davis, […]
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., June 25, for the 1st annual golf scramble benefiting Hannah’s Legacy Foundation hosted by the Atlas Valley Country Club, 8313 Perry Road, Grand Blanc. Hannah’s Legacy Foundation aims to help others. “ Hannah was the type of person who loved everything and wanted to help everyone, it was just her […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- “Calming Cove” is born. That’s the new name Oaktree Elementary students recently selected for the first public access site to the village mill pond. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the village council approved a survey for the parcel at a cost of $700 to be completed later this summer. […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor On Monday night the search for a new Oxford Village clerk-treasurer featured two candidates including a local public official. Teresa Onica current Atlas Township supervisor and Laurena Stewart, former deputy treasurer for the City of Rochester fielded questions from Oxford Village council members for the clerk-treasurer position which has […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On May 15, the village council gathered for a special meeting to discuss a shortfall in the village sewer fund. The need for the possible hike is to rectify an estimated $70,000 deficit in the sewer fund. At issue is a suggested rate increase per quarter of $17.15 or $68.60 per […]
By David Fleet Editor Five children under the age of 12 escaped injury when the van they were riding in collided with a pickup truck last week. At 9:58 p.m., May 24, Brandon deputies responded to Baldwin Road for a call of a roll over accident with an adult and children in the vehicle. When […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Whether in a Mediterranean conflict, on American soil or Memorial Day service— Cliffert D. Filhart is a Marine. “I enlisted right after high school,” said Filhart, a township native, 1955 Ortonville High School graduate and football, basketball, baseball and track standout. “I was going to join the Air Force. But […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-An area church is reaching out to those in need. The Goodrich Area Pantry or The GAP is currently under construction at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road. The pantry will service the Goodrich community and surrounding areas for those requesting a little assistance. The coordinators are asking […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On May 21, the township board of trustees opened discussion regarding a school resource officer assigned to Goodrich Schools. The cost would be $102,647 per year for the service provided by the Genesee Sheriff Department. “Our deputies spend a lot of time right now taking calls at the schools, traffic […]
Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) and Dennis Hoffman, Ortonville VFW commander testify on Tuesday in Lansing to name a section of M-15 Purple Heart Trail. Photo provided. By David Fleet Editor On May 22, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation introduced by state Rep. John Reilly (R-District 46) to rename a portion of […]