Getting your ‘bell rung? is far too often a reoccurring part of sports. The violent hit to the head is just one of several concussion-causing occurrences that’s commonplace in sports. ‘In soccer it may not be a nasty collision, rather, a player could just fall awkwardly during the game or practice,? said Evan Huizenga, varsity […]
Atlas Twp.-Voters this November will get an opportunity to decide if pathways will be part of the township future. By a vote of 5-0, the board of trustees OK’d ballot language asking voters for 1/8 of a mill to establish funding for the first pathways in the township. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee […]
Atlas Twp.-Speed limits on gravel township roads may get a second look. On Monday night the board of trustees voted to move forward with potential reductions in speed limits on several township roads. ‘It’s going to be a process,? said Shirley Kautman-Jones, township supervisor. ‘The process requires traffic counts, speed studies and a study of […]
Atlas Twp.-More than three months before the voting polls open in the early morning hours of Nov. 4’a battle is stirring over political signs and First Amendment rights. Goodrich Village Councilmember Richard Saroli voiced concerns during public comments prior to the beginning of the township meeting. ‘Right now the ACLU’s looking at the townships that […]
After opening the Brandon Virtual School in the fall of 2013 the first students have moved through the online classes’with some very positive scores. The Brandon Virtual School provides a variety of online international baccalaureate courses along with classes through Michigan Virtual in addition to advanced placement and honors classes through its partnership with the […]
Goodrich-Some new faces will be on the ballot this fall. July 22 was the petition filing deadline to the Genesee County Clerk’s office for candidates to appear on the school board and village council ballot on the Nov. 4 general election. The school board will have four candidates for three seats. Jeff Brown, Daniel Keller […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 6-0 vote on Monday night during a special meeting, the school board of trustees OK’d a two year contract with the Goodrich Education Association. Board Vice-President Jeff Gardner resigned from the board on June 23. ‘The Goodrich Education Association membership met last week and ratified the two-year contract with […]
On Tuesday the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League announced the have signed Goodrich native and Michigan State standout Kyler Elsworth to a contract. ‘I got a call on July 6 from Montreal and flew out the next day,? said Elsworth in an interview on Wednesday from Montreal. ‘After a physical, I did some […]
Atlas Twp.-The board of trustees is expected to discuss ballot language for future bike paths in the township at 7 p.m., July 21 at the township hall, 7386 Gale Road, Grand Blanc. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee formed about a year ago has gathered 358 signed petitions from residents in support of recreational […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 4-2 to appoint Dan Keller trustee, replacing Vice-President Jeff Gardner who resigned June 23 due to extended work obligations. Trustees Greg Main, Chip Schultz, Nikki Wiederman and David Cramer voted yes. Trustees Tim Zirnhelt and Linda Jackson voted no. In addition, Jackson will be the vice-president replacing […]