Brandon High school wrestler and senior Matt Sweetman won his 100th match in his high school career on Jan 20, raising his record to 21-8 on the season. Sweetman is a two-year team captain, Mid-Michigan Wrestling Association regional and state qualifier who placed fourth at the Myway States tournament at Michigan State University at 122 […]
Goodrich- After a devastating fire ripped through the Goodrich House apartment complex at the corner of Hegel Road and Clarence Street in the early morning hours of Sept. 27’the 160-year-old village landmark may now succumb to demolition crews. ‘It’s not 100 percent conclusive, but right now the intent is to demolish the building,? said Chris […]
Brandon Twp. -Like many area hunters, township resident Ken Barch utilizes a digital trail camera to check out wildlife that roam in the wooded area behind his southeast township home. From deer to cats to raccoons, the stationary camera snaps a picture when an animal passes near Barch’s home. ‘Coyotes are pretty common out there, […]
Atlas Twp.- The township board is currently pursuing an ordinance to establish cost-recovery charges for emergency services and provide a method for collection. The township is taking aim at police or fire emergencies, first responder services, hazardous-materials response, police or fire standby. According to the terms of the proposed ordinance discussed at Monday’s monthly meeting, […]
Atlas Twp.- Chloe Slade needed a break from her studies. Chloe, 18, a 2009 Goodrich High School graduate and Syracuse University freshman was preparing for fall semester exams and just happened to visit the MTV website. ‘There’s a section called, ‘MTV Teen Cribs casting calls,?? said Chloe. ‘So I sent pictures of my house and […]
For the past 18 springs Brandon High School Varsity Baseball Coach Ron Wagner would lace up his cleats, gather a bag of bats, and step onto the diamond. Not this season. ‘It’s going to be tough,? said Wagner, 56. After leading the Blackhawk Varsity Baseball team since 1991, Wagner’s contract with the district was not […]
The deadline to be placed on the May ballot for an open seat on the Goodrich School Board is 4 p.m., Feb. 9. Those individuals interested should file a petition with six electors signatures or pay a $100 filing fee with the Genesee County Election Coordinator. The address for the county clerk’s office is 900 […]
Groveland Twp.- The township board voted on Monday night to support a resolution requiring that a local unit of government’s ‘ability to pay? be considered when an arbitrator’s award is determined. The resolution that takes aim at House Bill 5325 (State Representative Joe Haveman-R Holland to Amend PA 312), was in part a response to […]
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.-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. […]