Village to consider interim manager

The Goodrich Village Council will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m., June 9 to consider hiring an interim village manager. Doug McAbee, village council president, said former Grand Blanc Township Supervisor Bill Delaney will be interviewed for the job by the council. ‘We need to move in the right direction and right now nothing […]

Wounded bald eagle to be released soon

The eagle is flying. That’s the word from Maxine Biwer, wildlife rehabilitator at Howell Nature Center, where the 5-year-old bald eagle that was shot in Southwestern Genesee County in February currently resides. The eagle was found near Ray Road in Gaines Township, about 20 miles west of the village of Holly’just a few miles from […]

Mill pond water levels lowered to remove tree

The water level in the Goodrich Mill Pond was reduced last month after several large trees, some more than 18 feet long, became lodged in the dam under Hegel Road. Doug McAbee, village council president, said the water was reduced several feet by the DPW in an effort to gain access to the trees that […]

Village council to consider marijuana moratorium

The Goodrich Village Council will consider a moratorium on medical marijuana during the June 13 meeting. Doug McAbee, council president, said two companies recently inquired about dispensaries. ‘Right now we are unsure if those companies are going to move into the village,? said McAbee. ‘The council will take a look at some options and information […]

M-15 Urgent Care

Groveland Twp.-An extended hours medical facility will soon open in the township. Three physicians from Hurley Medical Center in Flint will open M-15 Urgent Care, 250 N. Ortonville Road, Suite C in the Oakwood Plaza near Bueches’s Food World in early July. The office will be next door to Genisys Credit Union. ‘The facility will […]

Blaze destroys garages, homes saved

Brandon Fire Department along with Groveland Township Fire Department responded to a multiple garage fire at the 2300 block of Allen Road on Bald Eagle Lake at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. Brandon Fire Captain Mike Faust said when firefighters arrived the garages were completely engulfed in flames. Power lines had fallen over Allen Road, however, Faust […]

Locals travels to aid Joplin tornado victims

The stories of survival are many. A family of five was found in a bathtub when the house was lifted off the ground from around them’when the storm cleared they were safe’the house was gone. A man laid down in a hallway covered his head as the walls caved in around him forming a tepee […]

More arrests in township home invasions spree

Area law enforcement have continued to round up more suspects following several months of home invasions. On May 26, Michigan State Police arrested a man and woman both in their 20s in Flint after a tip from residents in connection with a series of break-ins including several in Atlas Township. That same week arrests were […]

Atlas Township firehall roof repair could top $60k

Atlas Twp. – A leaking fire hall roof may soon be repaired. The township board OK’d up to $60,000 for the removal and repair of the township fire hall which has been leaking for several years. The project, which includes removal of the drywall and insulation, started about May 1 and should be completed by […]

Area kicker Brazil bound

By David Fleet Editor An area youth will take his soccer skills on the road this summer. Tommy Haase, 13 Groveland Township resident and seventh grade student at Brandon Middle School will travel to San Paulo Brazil with the People to People Sports Ambassadors Program from July 7-21. Haase, a center defensive captain has played […]