From left, Shyonna Rumball, Jenna Cornea and Phoebe Whalen ‘Pizza Elves” of Papa Bella’s Pizza 425 Mill St. pass pizza out to customers during the recent Christmas Eve Winter Storm. Photo: Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor Ortonville —The right mix of near blizzard conditions on a holiday weekend resulted in some difficult working conditions […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— At 6 p.m., Jan. 9, 2023 the village council is expected to continue discussion on funding for cold-mill resurfacing of Hegel Road from Seneca Street to the Kearsley Creek Bridge. Also considered are sidewalk ramps on M-15 will be reconstructed to meet ADA requirements. The cost to the village will […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — A longtime Atlas Township family recently donated a collection artifacts from very early inhabitants of the region to the Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society. Robert Hegel, the great, great, great grandson of Andrew Hegel shared the array of arrow and spear heads among other items found on the family farm spanning four generations. Also, included in the collection was a claw thought to be the last bear shot on the property. Michael Hambacher, staff archaeologist from the Lansing-based State Historic Preservation Office, […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Firefighter Lt. Gary Schafer recalls a scared cat hiding under the bed. “It was one of the first house fires I’d ever responded to,” said Schafer, who joined the Atlas Township Fire Department in 2004. “The homeowners were out safe, but told us the family cat was still […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville — A white Christmas is almost certain for Southeast Michigan for 2022 as winter storm watches were posted for Michigan as of press time Dec. 21. However, few reported storms (so far) topped the blast on April 5, 1886 when temperatures dipped to 38 degrees and southeastern lower Michigan was […]
By Matt Mackinder Special to the Citizen Grand Blanc — The Goodrich boys bowling match Dec. 15 against Clio at Grand Blanc Lanes was one that anybody in attendance witnessed won’t soon forget. After the two Baker games, where multiple bowlers combine to bowl one game, and two individual games, the Martians and Mustangs finished […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — Holstein #224 has delivered. In the early morning hours of Nov. 30, Weil Dairy Farm manager Stephanie Weil, opened the barn doors to find Holstein #224, one of about 180 dairy cows on the township family farm, accompanied by three new calves. “Mom and one calf were standing, the other two […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to approve the sale of Fire Station One/Michigan State Police Post, 14645 Dixie Highway. The sale price is $1.5 million submitted by local business owner Barry Bass. Bass, who attended Monday’s meeting said he has no immediate plans for the […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — In 2024, township voters will go to the polls in one location. The Goodrich High School gymnasium is expected to be the site of all the four precincts that are currently at four different locations within the 36-square miles of the township. “It’s often difficult to find a […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Dec. 9, the Goodrich Martians jumped out to a 27- 2 lead over the visiting Clio Mustangs in the first quarter then coasted to a 90-31 Flint Metro League win. Leading the way for the Martians was #32 Parker LePla with 21 points, #5 Jack Locey, 15 points […]