Clara D. Hammond

Clara D. Hammond, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. She was born on October 1, 1927 in Frankfort, MI to parents Maurice J. and Sibyl (Allen) Peet. Clara is survived by her children: Gaynole A. Warner, Lynn J. Cardinal, Maurice W. (Donna) Hammond, Stuart M. (Joann) Hammond, Diane G. Shaw Hammond, Cheryl […]

What a season!

What a season!

The Goodrich Volleyball team hoists the district trophy on Nov. 4 after topping Flint Powers Catholic 25-20; 25-16; 25-13. On Nov. 9 Goodrich advanced to the Class B regional final with a 3-0 win 25-20; 26-24; 25-19 defeating Marysville. However, the Martians fell to North Branch in the regional finals on Nov. 10, at Imlay City by […]

GOP wins township; two newcomers to village council

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Voter turnout on Tuesday topped Genesee County averages as 78 percent of those registered in the township cast their ballots. Of 6,259 registered, 4,870 voted in the presidential election which went almost two to one in favor of GOP candidate Donald Trump, who received 2,987 votes over Democratic challenger Hillary […]

Letters to the editor Nov. 12

Thank you Dear Editor, I would like to express my most sincere thanks to the Goodrich residents for their faith and support in the recent election. It is truly a humbling experience to have such support from my family, friends, and neighbors in the community. I will make every attempt to serve you in the […]

RTS millage fails

By David Fleet Editor Oakland County voters narrowly dumped the Regional Transit Authority millage 293,510 to 292,401. Wayne and Washtenaw counties Ok’d the millage 359,244 to 322,447, and 93,994 to 73,270. But, Macomb county, rejected the millage 222,806 no to 148,159 yes. On Nov. 8 Oakland County voters along with those in Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties, considered […]

GHS students elect Trump, GOP, like parents

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich– Support for president-elect Donald Trump appears to incorporate high school-aged students. On Nov. 3 district high school students participated in a unique mock election prior to the national election that not only sought presidential candidate preference, but also how issues impacted voters choice. The vote was the Capstone project of […]

‘Lend me a Tenor’

By David Fleet Editor At 7 p.m., Nov. 17-19 and 2 p.m., Nov. 20, Goodrich High School presents, “Lend me a Tenor” at the Goodrich Center for the Performing Arts. “The challenges of a production such as this include actors working as an ensemble to move the show with impeccable timing in the broad, concept […]

New postmaster named in Ortonville

By David Fleet Editor Jake Irvan has returned. Irvan, a Goodrich native and 1992 graduate of Goodrich High School, is the new postmaster at the Ortonville Post Office. Irvan attended General Motors Institute and Mott Community College before joining the Ortonville Post Office in 1998. In 2004, Irvan moved to the Troy District Office operations […]

States: Martians CX 20th; Lange 7th

On Nov. 5, the Michigan High School Althetic Association Cross Country State Championship was run at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The Goodrich Girls Cross Country team finished 20th of 29 teams in the state meet with an average time of 20:52.9 for the 3.1 miles. Individually, sophomore Jillian Lange finished 7th, with a […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

NOTICE OF ATLAS MEADOWS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ATLAS AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Atlas Township Board created the Atlas Meadows Special Assessment District (SAD) for the purpose of the operation and maintenance of their community septic system. […]