120 years: Daughters of the American Revolution

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On June 3, 1897, 11 descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers gathered at Harriet Thompson’s Kearsley Street home in Flint—the first meeting for the Genesee Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The sixth DAR chapter in the state was established due to many pioneers from the Genesee County […]

School board OKs new GHS principal

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night, during a special meeting, the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to extend a contract for Michael J. Baszler as high school principal. Baszler, 40, an Atlas Township resident, has been principal at Birch Run High School, Progressive High School and Birch Run Early College Program since 2007. […]

KARIN DREMANN

Karin Dremann, of North Port, Florida, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017  81 (just 2-days short of her 82nd Birthday). She was 81.  Karin was born on May 26th, 1935 in the Baltic seaport city of Danzig, Germany (now Gdanisk, Poland), and she was the daughter of the late Fredy and Gertrude Kloevekorn. She is […]

Rosella Wilson

Rosella Wilson of Clarkston, age 86, died June 12, 2017. She was 86. She was born January 4, 1931 to the late Wed H. and Katie Morgan. She leaves behind a much loved son Paul Wilson and equally loved daughter in law Julie Wilson and loved grandchildren Kristin Marie Wilson and Matthew Lee Wilson. She […]

Blackhawks soar

Blackhawks soar

From left, Ethan Hunt, Kevin Bickett, Josh Buda, Michael Allen, Nolan Tews, Jack Olson, Brendan O’Shea, Issac De Jose, Brennan Swix and James Gonzale. Brandon seniors jump during the Clap Out Walk Out on June 7.  Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Margo Gilbert, Ms. McMahan’s 6th Grade class

Farewell to My Fletcher Family  Margo Gilbert, Ms. McMahan’s 6th Grade class  The halls of Brandon Fletcher have withstood many stampeding feet.  Those feet are connected to only a fraction of the people who will miss the school.  With the school closing down, the whole district is changed.  It doesn’t matter how long of a […]

Katelynn Mumford, Mrs. Voyer’s 4th Grade class

Katelynn Mumford, Mrs. Voyer’s 4th Grade class   My name is Katelynn Mumford, I am in fourth grade.  I have only been in BFIS for about a year and the thing I will miss the most are the amazing teachers and of course all the good books in the library.  The reason I will miss […]

Kayla DePalma, Ms. Luchow’s 5th Grade class

What I’m Going to Miss about B.F.I.S.   Kayla DePalma, Ms. Luchow’s 5th Grade class   BFIS is closing down.  The thing I’m going to miss most about BFIS is the creativity and fun throughout the school.  The reasons are the colorful and meaningful bulletin boards, the decorated ceiling tiles and the fun things we […]

Atlas Township: Public Notice

PUBLIC notice Please be advised, that as the owner of property located within 300 feet of the following described property, you are hereby notified of a public hearing of the Atlas Township Zoning Board of Appeals Commission. PARCEL NUMBER(S): 02-32-200-037 CASE NUMBER: BA-17-02 APPLICANT: Aaron E. Alexander Property Address: 10239 Stonehill Lane, Atlas, MI 48438 […]

Brandon Township: Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing June 28, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal #17-0013 Property ID #03-11-400-007 Name: David Ragland Location: Vacant Property/ Hurd Road Request: […]