By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — With the new school year are new updated security devices. District superintendent Wayne Wright said in addition to new Schlage brand locks installed on classroom doors in district buildings last year a second security device will be operational when students return to class on Sept. 6. “New Nightlocks will be on all district classroom doors,” […]
David Everett Wilder of Ortonville, passed away on August 29, 2022, at the age of 58 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer, which ended in a draw. Husband of Tonya; father of Whitney (Vince) Herr and MacKenzie (Mark Hartmann) Wilder; Bapoo of Luke and Rory Herr, and Brax Hartmann; brother of Wesley (Kimberly) Wilder […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — The National Council for Home Safety and Security released rankings for the safest cities in the nation and for each state. Among 50 Michigan communities reporting the township is ranked number 19. “I’m very proud of the men and women assigned to this substation and the department in […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Monday night the school board voted 5-0 to appoint Scott VanSumeren as interim trustee to fill a vacancy created by trustee Chip Schultz’s resignation Aug. 19. Trustee Ginny Yuschak was absent with notice. VanSumeren will serve until Dec. 31, 2022, completing Schultz’s term. Prior to the vote, the board […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Monday night at the board of trustees meeting, Wesley Messing, a CPA, principal and audit partner for King & King, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the township’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. According to the audit, for the fiscal year 2021-22 the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Aug. 20, Jason Vickory of Burton, scored a hole-in-one at Goodrich Country Club. Jason was playing in the 34th Annual Vickory Invitational which included 108 friends and family. He connected on hole 16, which is a 153 yard, par 3 with a seven iron. “I hit it, and then […]
By David Fleet Editor Flint — Goodrich High School Girls golf Team repeated as Greater Genesee County Tournament Champions at the Flint Elks Club. Leading the way for the Lady Martians were seniors Abbey Schell (83) and Lainey Madill (84). GHS Sophomore Sanora Kochchan and Freshman Madi Sheerin both carded scores of 85. “It doesn’t […]
By David Fleet Editor Durand — On Aug. 19 the Goodrich Martians Girls and Boys won the Evan Gardner Cross Country Invitational 2022 at Durand High School. The Goodrich Boys Cross Country was tops with 37 points and a 19:04 average for 5,000 meters, followed by Webberville with 61 points and a 20:28 average time. Brandon was third with a score of 67 and an average time of 20:13. “We did not […]
Susan Marie Bieri of Ortonville, Michigan, died on August 23, 2022. She was 75. She was born March 11, 1947 in Detroit,Michigan to the late Eugene and Patricia (nee: Gibbons) Greek. She married Ronald Bieri on October 1, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Bieri; four […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Walt Dilbert’s first home was 1,200 square feet on a corner lot in Warren. “I was making pretty good money in 1963 as a draftsman for Pratt & Whitney and the Big Three,” said Dilbert. “My wife and I were renting then we purchased the home for $17,265. […]