Groveland Twp.- It’s the definition of a country church. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of dirt roads’adjacent farm fields and woodlots has endured fire in addition to the challenges of a modern world. To recognize the 175-year history of the church at 3209 Jossman Road, a celebration is planned for 2 […]
Jim Wedlake said he ‘felt like a speck on the ice.? ‘The airplane dropped us off about 70 miles from the North Pole,? said Wedlake. ‘I never felt so alone or so isolated. There’s no land under us’it’s like an ice conveyor belt moving all the time. You go to sleep at night and wake […]
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary at PharmD Co., 8191 State Road, Goodrich. According to police reports in the early morning hours of Aug. 28, the phone lines to the building in the Goodrich Plaza were cut in an effort to disarm the security system. Entry was gained and an undisclosed amount […]
Goodrich-The district opened last week with fewer Schools of Choice students. A total of 52 new Schools of Choice students enrolled in Goodrich Schools for the 2012-13 school year compared to 91 SOC students in the district for the 2011-12 school year. ‘We’re busting at the seams in the high school,? said Scott Bogner, district […]
Atlas Twp.- The township board of trustees has set a public hearing for 7 p.m., Sept 17 at the Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Road, to discuss adjusting the amount and possibly the method of collecting police funding for area law enforcement. The township established a contract with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department about […]
Atlas Twp.- A vote recount following the primary election has been scheduled for 9 a.m., Sept. 7 at the township hall after incumbent treasurer Ann Marie Slagle defeated challenger Beth Forys by 160 votes. ‘I am challenging the election and they will recount the votes on Friday,? said Forys. ‘After the election many of us […]
Goodrich- In a special meeting on Wednesday, the village council OK’d 4-1 to send three representatives to a meeting with John O’Brien, director of the water and waste services division of the drain commissioner’s office, to talk about the ramifications of the November detachment vote. The vote comes after village resident Patricia Wartella filed signed […]
Goodrich-On Monday night the school board voted 7-0 to lower the substitute pay rate for the upcoming school year. Currently, the district contracts with Professional Educational Services Group (PESG) to find teachers when needed for both short and long-term substitution. The pay rate will be reduced from $84.36 per day to $80 and long-term substitutes […]
Atlas Twp.-Township coffers will stay level at more than $2.9 million. Mark Perry, CPA for Yeo & Yeo, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 at the Aug. 20 township meeting. The township budgeted $1,201,005 for 2011-2012 and ended up with $2.9 million in fund equity. […]
Brandon Twp.-Not only does Ford have a better idea’locally it’s going to be bigger now, too. Randy Wise Ford-Ortonville announced last month that a new showroom and service area will be constructed at their current location, 986 S. Ortonville Road. The new facility will provide more room for new and used vehicles on site in […]