Atlas Twp.-The Green Road bridge over the Kearsley Creek, about a mile east of M-15, may be closed indefinitely following an inspection on Dec.13. Richard Hill, design department manager for the Genesee County Road Commission ordered the bridge, which was constructed in 1938, closed after a Monday meeting with an independent inspector. ‘Right now it’s […]
Atlas Twp.-Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones was denied support by at least three board members following a recommendation to appoint a new member to the township planning commission during Monday night’s meeting. Kautman-Jones nominated township resident and Davision veterinarian Rod Pierson, 66, to replace current Township Planning Commission President Rick Misek. The planning commission seat expires […]
Atlas Twp.- Third generation apple grower Ray Porter says making cider is simple’it’s 50 percent art, 50 percent science. ‘A simple process’it’s just apple juice,? said Porter, owner of Porter’s Orchard, 12060 Hegel Road. ‘You can’t have apples that are overripe’or too tart. It’s a blend of apples and weather conditions, and the time of […]
Groveland Twp.-Bob and Teresa Sage’s home is just a little too quiet this holiday season. If one family member serving in the military this holiday season was not difficult enough, the township family has two. ‘I’m just lucky my boys are not overseas,? said Teresa. ‘I’m very proud of them’but it’s still hard with both […]
Atlas Twp.- Last week, the township fire department received a new dual purpose engine pumper and tanker fire truck. Fred Forys, township fire chief said the 2008 truck purchased from Marion Rescue and Fire Apparatus in Marion Wis., was ordered in August 2007. The $450,000 fire truck carries 3,000 gallons of water and pumps at […]
Goodrich-A village councilmember request for a recount following the Nov. 4 village election in Precinct 4 has been denied by the board of canvassers. The request was due to a possible tabulator malfunction or a possible ballot printing error, according to a petition filed by Councilmember Patricia Wartella to the Office of the County Clerk […]
Goodrich-Village sewer bills are increasing. The village council voted 4-1 at Monday’s meeting to approve a 27 percent increase in sewer fees for the 641 village residents who utilize the county sewer system. The price hike, effective Jan. 2, will be reflected on village residents? March invoices and hikes county charges from $19.05 per quarter […]
Atlas Twp.-It’s going to cost more to be safe. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department contract with the township will increase by about 9 percent to $476,700 for November 2008 though October 2009. The new contract proposal to replace the contract which expired the first of November, was delayed by a few weeks due to ongoing […]
Groveland Twp.- An agreement on a major township development may be signed early next year. That’s the word from Township Supervisor Bob DePalma regarding about 197 acres of township property located north of Grange Hall Road, east of I-75 and west of Dixie Highway. A small section of the property is located on the southeast […]
Atlas Twp.-It’s been more than 30 years since the first Christmas tree was carried off the Goodrich Lions Club lot at 9169 M-15. Bill Tappen, a Goodrich Lions Club member for about 35 years, says the first few years of the project they cut their own trees near Luther, Mich., located in Lake County. Now […]