Richard David Beyer

BEYER, RICHARD DAVID of Goodrich, Michigan; died on January 14, 2022. He was 62. Richard was born September 14, 1959 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to the late Edwin and Barbara (nee: Fluege) Beyer. He passed calmly and peacefully while taking rest at the Shiawassee Hospice House. He is survived by his wife, Diane Beyer; one […]

Day of Service:Volunteers making a world of difference

By David Fleet Editor For some, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a mid winter three day weekend. Yet, for others it’s an opportunity to give back in service to give back to the community. “We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles rather than […]

Home prices at historic highs, inventory still a concern for 2022

By David Fleet Editor Higher mortgage rates, rising home prices and housing inventory issues will continue to be the trend for much of the country including Southeastern Michigan for 2022. While the pandemic has sent shockwaves through schools, workplaces and the lives of millions—the fallout in the real estate market was not spared. From inventory […]

Winter tales:Sturgeon on ice

By David Fleet Editor Jay Woiderski recalls his first sturgeon speared through the ice. “The fish came under my shanty and was 62 inches—it’s just a thrill to have a sturgeon swim under,” said Woiderski, a Black Lake area resident and member of Sturgeon For Tomorrow. “It’s not just about the sturgeon—watching the variety of […]

School board appointment

By David Fleet Editor On Wednesday night the Goodrich School Board appointed Matthew Bohlen as the new school board member. Bohlen replaces trustee David Cramer who recently stepped down after more than 10 years of service. Bohlen was selected from four candidates who had applied for the seat that will expire in December 2022. “I […]

Daughters of the American Revolution: Good Citizen

By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 16, the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the annual winners of the Good Citizen awards in Linden. This year 13 Genesee area schools participated recognizing high school seniors who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities. Requirements for the students selected […]

Norman Franklyn Hill

Norman Franklyn Hill of Goodrich, Michigan died on January 18, 2022. He was 75. Norman was born October 10, 1946 in Fourseam, Kentucky to the late Norman Boyd and Artie Ruth (nee: Burrell) Hill. He married the former Ann Marie Bugaiski on August 16, 1986 in Reno, Nevada. He is survived by his loving wife, […]

School board trustee Cramer steps down, seat open

By David Fleet Editor After more than a decade of meetings, budget workshops, building bonds and advocating for student academic excellence in the district, School Board Treasurer David Cramer has stepped down. “In my 10 plus years serving on the Goodrich Board of Education I have had the privilege of serving with some of the […]

School board OKs $1.2 million in GMS renovations

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 5-0 to approve bids for upgrades for the Goodrich Middle School. Treasurer Kurt Schulte was absent with notice. A total bid package of $1,230,707. “We took the low bidder in each case,” said Wayne Wright. On Aug. 4, 2020 school district […]

Rep. McClain set to run of new 9th district

By David Fleet Editor A new look in congress for area residents is just months away. Constitutes in Brandon, Groveland townships along with the Village of Ortonville will soon have a new representative in the U.S. Congress later this year and there’s a good chance the party affiliation will change from Democratic to the GOP. […]

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