Troopers recalled to Groveland Post

The Groveland Township Post will now have two troopers recalled to duty after an announcement last week. Sgt. Lynn Walker, from the Michigan State Police Groveland Township Post, said that Swartz Creek native Trooper Jeffery Rodgers and Saginaw native Trooper Michael Leddy, both graduates of the 2008-121 Trooper Recruit School, will join the post on […]

Groveland Twp. house fire

Groveland Twp.-At about 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2, township firefighters responded to a house fire at 7515 Grange Hall Road, Holly. The century-old farmhouse, part of Oak Haven Farm owned by Nick and Pam Nichols, was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Nick said the blaze started in the kitchen and quickly spread over the home. […]

Seeking the meaning of meteorites

Goodrich resident Larry Atkins is an explorer. And while the 44-year-old Navy veteran and local entrepreneur’s adventures include a simple metal detector and maps of remote areas of the southwestern United States, his quest to seek out new frontiers has remained unquenchable for more than a decade. Atkins is a meteorite hunter’seeking solid masses from […]

One gold

Goodrich- At about five-feet tall and just over 100 pounds, CC Weber could easily be overlooked in a crowded room. But given her relentless desire to succeed in Olympic wrestling, an event just a few years ago closed to women, she stands shoulders above many. Weber, a 2009 Goodrich High School graduate, relocated to Colorado […]

No butts about it in new year, no smoking in public places law

It’s been almost 15 years since DJ Sirignano, owner of John’s Steak House in Goodrich, responded to a customer survey and banned smoking in his popular eatery. ‘According to a survey we took, 85 percent of our customers asked that we ban smoking in our restaurant. Another 15 percent said they would never come back […]

Special school board meeting set for grant

The Brandon School Board is expected to vote on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would make the district eligible for a share of federal funds earmarked for education. A motion will be presented to the board for discussion at a special board meeting set for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6 at the Brandon School Board […]

Township board seeks nominees for trustee seat

Brandon Twp.- The recent death of Trustee Charlene Carlson has left the township board with the difficult task of filling her seat. According to Michigan Compiled Law, the township board must appoint someone to fill the vacant elected office within 45 days of the vacancy. Carlson died Dec. 22. ‘Charlene was truly devoted to the […]

From soldier to educator, principal shares lessons of war

When David St. Aubin was called to active duty about a year ago he told Interim Principal Mike Ellis, ‘I’m going over to Iraq so two or three soldiers can now come home.? ‘Now he can come home,? said Ellis, as GHS students and staff gathered Dec. 22, the day before Christmas vacation, to welcome […]

Goodrich board dumps ‘Race to the Top?

Goodrich-The school board could not muster enough support to sign a memorandum of understanding that would make the district eligible for a share of federal funds earmarked for education. A motion was presented to the board for discussion on Monday night that would put the district in the running for ‘Race to the Top? education […]

Santa and rein-dogs help take bite out of hunger

Groveland Twp.-For hungry, homeless dogs, $8,000 can go a long ways. ‘That’s 23,000 pounds of dog food,? said Carl Liepmann, who has been bringing ‘Santa Dog? to the Bueche’s in Flushing for 25 years. ‘This year marks the first time we visited the Ortonville Bueche’s’we’ll come back next year.? Liepmann, along with Santa Dog and […]