By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Feb. 2, the Varsity Brandon-Goodrich Warhawks Boys Swimming team defeated Kearsley-Lake Fenton by earning ten first places, nine second places, and five third places. They also earned nine new best times on the night. The 200 yard Medley Relay won first and second. First place went to […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —The new Oaktree Elementary Innovation Labs, that provides students the opportunity for collaborative learning, STEM, creative and maker space projects is now the hub of robotics. The new classroom which adds technology to learning, has attracted more than 60 second and third grade students for two after school robotics sessions. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Hiring a superintendent is perhaps the most challenging task a school board faces. The search process in both Goodrich and Brandon school districts had been ongoing for several years. In December, the Goodrich Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of veteran Superintendent Wayne Wright. He was pulled out of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The local trails will be forged in a few new directions. Last year the ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township committee surveyed the community to determine the future of some new trails in the township. More than 100 responded to the survey and provided committee members feedback on the […]
By David Fleet Editor Frankenmuth — The Goodrich Hometeam finished in 6th place with “The Wave” and an 11th place with “The Carriage” in the high school competition. There were 16 high school teams competing at Snowfest. The local teams were at a disadvantage on Friday following an early morning head-on collision on M-15 near Atherton Road in Davison Township. A […]
By David Fleet Editor Ukraine — Anna Sorochynska recalls the first few weeks of the war Russia-Ukraine war. “All I wanted to do was throw up,” said Sorochynska. “I was constantly feeling nauseous because of the stress. It’s funny cause at that point there was no fighting. But now when I am in actual combat, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—On Wednesday morning the Goodrich Class of 2023 were recognized with the first annual Mock Elections. A total of 50 awards where handed out to students. “This senior class is a special one,” said Cheryl Jerisk, English and Art Teacher, Yearbook Adviser. “They are so full of personality and are genuinely […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — A mix of economic factors sparked by a surge in interest rates to planned infrastructure upgrades to population increases could provide a dynamic real estate market in the coming year. According to reports from Realcomp released last week which includes sections of Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships within The […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — In a closed session meeting following the Goodrich School Board of Trustees voted to purchase two parcels of land just south of the Genesee County Road Commission building 7386 S. Gale Road. The properties are 10 and 12 acres with a total of 659 feet frontage on Gale Road west of […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — It’s been a decade since township officials OK’d a resolution to withhold township residents insurance money in escrow from casualty losses including fire or explosion to repair, replace or remove damaged structures that may violate local codes. About 500 municipalities statewide currently utilize the fire insurance withholding program. […]