By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-An assisted living for the developmentally disabled is set to open later this year. Nick Burnett, CEO of Flatrock Manor said his company started working on the vacant Goodrich Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Road about six months ago. When completed the facility will be equipped to care for individuals […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.– At 2 p.m., April 29 the townships first county park will open. The public is welcome to check out hiking trails, wetlands and the Atlas mill pond access on the 155-acre parcel on the north side of Hegel Road about 800 feet east of Gale Road. Amy McMillian, Genesee […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Whether hauling a car, landscape material or a travel trailer cross country— Black Diamond Trailer Sales, 1342 S. Ortonville Road offers the right equipment for the task. “This community is a great market for trailers of all styles, said Don Sherman, owner and 2007 Brandon High School graduate. “My grandfather […]
By David Fleet Editor Two Detroit area men were arrested earlier this month in connection with breaking and enterings at local coin operated car washes. At 11:56 a.m., April 4, an Oxford Township deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Wet Willey’s Car Wash, 1265 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. The vehicle was […]
By David Fleet Editor Trina Jolley is Boston bound. “The Boston Marathon was on my ‘Bucket List,’” said Jolley, 49, a Goodrich resident and 1986 Brandon High School graduate. “I’m excited to be there—it’s a lot of emotion and I plan on just soaking it all in.” Jolley will join about 10,000 runners in the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Village taxpayers received some compensation from growing legal fees as an ongoing lawsuit spanning almost five years moves on. Jakki Sidge, village administrator announced during the Monday night council meeting that a check for $58,494.32 was received as reinbursement for legal fees. “The funds will go back into the Village […]
By David Fleet Editor Ruth Johnson is in. On Thursday, Johnson, 63, who has served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2011, announced her candidacy for the Michigan State Senate 14th District with rallies in Waterford and Davison. Due to term limits current Sen. Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc, cannot seek reelection. The 14th District includes […]
By David Fleet Editor Motorists are going to pay a few dollars more to cover catastrophic medical claims under the state’s no-fault insurance plan. The double digit increase was announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association on March 29. The per-vehicle assessment will be hiked to $192 on July 1, up $22 from $170 currently, […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-It’s over. After wowing celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan in prime time on ABC “American Idol” township resident Genavieve Linkowski bid to make the top 50 contestants fell short on Sunday night. “It was such a good experience overall,” said Linkowski, 19. “I was in the […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Seven township medical responders will be honored on Monday night for their life saving efforts. At 5:25 p.m., March 26, township medical personel were dispatched to Thayer Road for report of a 30-year-old male unconscious, suspected overdose. The responders were advised the patient was not breathing by the caller. […]