By David Fleet Editor Krakow — Boyd Byelich is making a difference, one box at a time. The 59 year-old former Ortonville resident has grasp the opportunity to assist those in need a world away caught in the cross fire of the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian War. Byelich has joined the battle in support of the refugees […]
By David Fleet Editor Flint — On March 11, Goodrich and Brandon FIRST Robotics teams competed at the Kettering University FIRST Robotics District. Following the Jan. 7 release of the 2023 challenge, FIRST teams across the world have been strategizing the game, designing, and building robots to compete and work their way to the international […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On Monday night village council meeting consideration will be given to the funding for electric vehicle charging station. Sheri Wilkerson, village administrator will seek grant applications. The State of Michigan will receive about $110 million for the Nation Electric Vehicle Formula Program, through the end of 2026. The Michigan Department […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 6 during a special board meeting the Goodrich School Board of Trustees vote 7-0 approving $298,748 in projects for the Reid Elementary School Maker Space and the Middle School Engaged Learning Renovations beginning this spring. In addition, the board OK’d People Driven Technology for Network Electronics and […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit — From March 9-11, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA, State Career Development Conference at the Huntington Place, Detroit. DECA or the Distributive Education Club of America, energize students for college and career readiness with a focus on business growth and […]
By David Fleet Editor Imlay City— The Martians are on a mission to a state title that just passed through Imlay City. On March 15, the Goodrich Martians Varsity Boys (22-4) basketball team defeated Crosswell-Lexington (22-4) 56-39 for the Division 2 regional final at Imlay City High School. It was the Martians first Regional title […]
By David Fleet Editor Detroit— The Lady Martians are Breslin bound. In convincing fashion the Goodrich Girls Basketball team (24-3) defeated Warren Regina by a score of 52-27 at the University of Detroit Mercy in the MHSAA Division 2 Quarterfinal on March 14. Riley Place lead the way with 14 points, Kalen Williams 13 points […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The district will soon have a new layer of security. On Monday night, the Goodrich Board of Education discussed a Premier Security Solutions Staffing Pilot program, a company that specializes in school security and employs retired police officers. The board will vote on the program at the March 20 school […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Orange barrels are popping up as spring flowers soon will last week with tree and brush removal along M-15 in Atlas Township prior to a major slow down in early summer. Recently, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township beginning after June […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— As World War II ended, the era of the hot rod was just beginning. The once plentiful Ford Model A and Ts from the 1920s and 30s were the preferred vehicle for racers back then who had a need for speed on a budget. Don Stanford of Brandon Township recently rekindled […]