Goodrich-The school district’s bond project moved forward this week, with the selection of architectural and construction management firms and an electrical RFP. Wolgast Construction of Saginaw was awarded the construction management contract, while Fanning-Howie of Novi was named as the choice for architectural firm. Local company Shiflett, who currently work with the district, was selected […]
Goodrich- Public comments led to police intervention at Monday’s school board meeting. Resident Mark Griffiths was escorted from the building by three Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies, following his refusal to relinquish the floor and be seated during the portion of the meeting designated for public comments. Board President Michael Tripp requested he be removed following […]
Brandon School District bus driver Cindy Phillips isn’t happy about the changing speed limits on Oakland County’s gravel roads. ‘At 25 mph or 35 mph, we have enough trouble trying to get people to see us,? said Phillips. ‘All the drivers here are feeling pretty concerned about it. We’re going to have to be extra […]
Independence Twp.- A day spent hunting turned deadly for a 50-year-old Goodrich resident, who apparently fell about 30 feet from a tree stand. When Robert Gann failed to return home from hunting on five acres of private land on the east side of M-15, south of Rattalee Lake Road in Independence Township, his wife Debra […]
Goodrich-Following a last place finish in the practice competition, the Goodrich Middle School Lego FIRST robotics team rebounded to place in the top 12 at a Nov.18 regional competition, allowing them to advance to next month’s championship. ‘They were ecstatic,? said coach Brad Dawson. ‘We were planning on having one more meeting just to wrap […]
Groveland Twp.- Ruth Johnson has been busy. The 51-year-old, longtime township resident and Oakland County Clerk says the experience of having been selected to run as the GOP lieutenant governor candidate is one she is immensely proud of. Yet, she almost didn’t accept the invitation out of concern for the impact it would have on […]
Get ready to get festive in Goodrich. Goodrich will celebrate their annual Downtown Christmas 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 7. ‘Downtown Christmas started about 10 years ago,? said organizer Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road.’I wanted to bring the community together at the holiday time. It has since grown, especially since the Goodrich/Atlas […]
Goodrich – Citing a potential safety hazard for the community, village officials say an abandoned party store is one step closer to being either repaired or demolished. The Family Party Store, owned by Chris Valente and located at 8186 S. State Road, has been closed since a fire on Dec.14, 2003. Little repair work has […]
Goodrich -A month after high levels of E. coli were found in the Mill Pond, new tests show lower levels of the bacteria in a majority of testing locations. ‘After we did the original testing we wanted to have different areas tested and repeat some of the original sites to make sure the levels were […]
Goodrich – Hegel Road will likely be getting an upgrade. At the last village council meeting, Nov. 13, village administrator Jakki Sidge told council funds are available through the state to make repairs to Hegel from Seneca Street, west to the top of the hill, if the village was willing to move up the project […]