By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- There was plenty of talk about contraceptive use at the June 19 school board meetings, but whether there will be talk of it in the classroom next year remains to be seen. “This is not our duty,” said Board Trustee Bob Eisiminger during a special meeting preceding the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The Class of 2017 walked away with more than their diplomas following the June 4 commencement. The latest class of 183 Martians will have bragging rights to some of the highest SAT scores of the 21 districts in the Genesee Intermediate School District. The Michigan Department of Education moved from […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday, several Lake Shinanguag area residents expressed concerns at the township board of trustees meeting regarding fire department response time and water supply following a recent lakeside house fire. At about 10:30 p.m., June 12, fire departments from Atlas, Brandon, Davison, Grand Blanc and Groveland townships battled a blaze […]
By David Fleet Editor On Tuesday night, Martian Varsity Baseball Head Coach Bob Foreback was inducted into the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. “No coach sets out on a career to someday end up in the hall of fame,” said Foreback, 48. “But it’s an honor and without the support of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- David Wilkening is on a mission. Earlier this month, the 69-year-old Ypsilanti resident made the trek north to the placid village cemetery in search of the gravestone of Civil War veteran John Winship. With the assistance of some area historians, Wilkening located the marker and shared the story of his […]
WALLACE, Karen A. – of Goodrich, age 58, passed away June 16, 2017 at her residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community, 7296 Gale Rd., Grand Blanc; Rev. Robert C. Bacik celebrant. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from […]
synopsis groveland twp. board 6-12-2017 Call To Order Approved: Agenda Budget Amendment, Accts Payable Board Minutes Twp. Fire 5/8/17 & Special 5/9/17 OLD BUSINESS Approved Bill Board Contract NEW BUSINESS Approved MTA Principles of Government Policy Approved Payment of MTA Yearly Dues Approved Mazich/Back to Attend Clerks MTA Summer Conference Approved DePalma/Cason to attend Heritage […]
It’s their world, too (In response to: ‘Aggressive, plentiful fowl draw ire of lakeshore residents,’ The Citizen, June 10, 2017, page 1) Dear Editor, After reading the article on waterfowl on Bald Eagle Lake, I feel a need to respond to this “problem” of aggressive and filthy birds on the premises of people living next […]
Firefighters responded to a house fire on the shores of Lake Shinanguag late Monday night. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Firefighters responded to a house fire on the shores of Lake Shinanguag late Monday night. About 10:30 p.m., June 12, fire departments from Atlas, Brandon, Davison, Grand Blanc and Groveland townships battled […]
By David Fleet Editor Earlier this month Kastler Financial Planning opened at 875 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, providing a no-product-sales and no-commission financial planning service. The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting from 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., June 21. Owner Mike Kastler says his company offers an affordable alternative for middle-incomers looking for a secure future. […]