By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Starting April 4, weather premitting, the Genesee County Road Commission is expected to close Perry Road at the Atlas Dam for rehabilitation of the culvert. The road will be closed for four to six weeks. The project was delayed from last October. Eric Johnston, director of engineering, Genesee County […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council is expected to appoint a new councilmember. The vote is expected following the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. As of press time March 10, three candidates have applied for the seat. The deadline is noon, March 11. The Village is […]
By David Fleet Editor Sophia Gaves and her family have hosted nine exchange students since 2013. “It’s opened my eyes to so much,” said Gaves, a 2013 Brandon High School graduate. “The interaction has provided me with siblings world-wide and even now some of those students still call monthly to catch up. Over the years […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The village is in need of additional sewer capacity. According to the Genesee County Drain Commissioner’s Office, in 2001 the Village had purchased a sewer capacity of 1,200 Residential Equivalent Units or REU. The REUs are used to calculate sewer and water costs, based on usage. As of Dec. 1, […]
By David Fleet Editor Along side a group of militia entrenched somewhere in central Ukraine, Anna Sorochynska conveyed a message to Americans. “This year, 2022 is our 1783, and freedom is not free, so we want the world to know about the strength, determination and courage of our defenders,” said Sorochynska. “Here we are fighting […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve bids for upgrades for the Oaktree Elementary School. A total bid package of $1,024,543. On Aug. 4, 2020 school district voters approved a $20,930,000 bond extension proposal. The bond did not increase taxes rather extend the debt out […]
By David Fleet Editor A sign is posted on the Goodrich Martian Wrestling room door. “State Championships have been won because of the work done in this room. It’s a simple choice. Work like a champion or don’t.” Despite falling just one win short on Feb. 26 in the MHSAA State Wrestling Finals at the […]
By David Fleet Editor Area residents needing an ambulance should be prepared to wait. Genesee County 911 recently provided a two-year response time study. According to the report, in 2021 of 32 communities Atlas Township had the 28th slowest response time, while the Village of Goodrich is 31st. Argentine and Genesee townships along with the Village of […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-For more than half a century the Studebaker rolled off assembly lines and onto American roads as a manufacturing underdog in the shadow of Ford and General Motors. Yet, the classic style remains etched in automobile history. Township resident Neil Loughlin, a retired Chrysler engineer, returned the luster of a […]
By Matt Mackinder Special to The Citizen Jason Belmonte is arguably the most popular professional bowler around these days, and he’s been extremely successful for many years using the two-handed technique to roll the ball down the lane. Instead of throwing the ball with one hand – the traditional way, so to speak – Belmonte […]