Goodrich- The high school robotics team took a break last weekend from their usual high-tech to-do list to make the world’or a least some dugouts’a little brighter. Robotics mentor Lisa Hieber said her son, Phillip Starski, 16, came up with the idea to give the dugouts a fresh coat of paint while playing ball with […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Criminal charges will not be filed in relation to the snowmobile accident that resulted in the death of Brooks Patterson? son of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. According to a press release from Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton, it was concluded that probable cause could not be shown in […]
Sound meters lining the top of a long instrument panel flick up and down, reflecting the changes in volume produced by the strong voice spoken into a microphone in the next room. Roman is on the air. Goodrich native John Roman, 53, sits in the small room with a glass divider from 3-6 p.m. Monday- […]
Goodrich- It was resident Sandy Gallaher’s aspiration to offer unique and personalized items to the people in her community that inspired her to take her business, The Amber Butterfly, to craft shows for the last five years. Now, with the official launch of her company’s website slated for Aug. 1, she’s ready to go global. […]
Ortonville- Spratt Farms continues their 15- year tradition of bringing fresh produce to the area with their return to Ortonville on Saturdays beginning today. Spratt Farms will be at the corner of Mill and Pond streets.
Atlas Twp.- With a vote on the five acre minimum in the rural estate district looming, township officials are accusing a vocal opponent of the re-zoning of flip-flopping. The Citizen obtained a copy of a letter resident Susan Arnold? who has been at the forefront of the debate as one opposed to the change? wrote […]
Goodrich- The dead will speak this September, at least if the Goodrich Cemetery Association gets their way. Association Boardmember Jane Richards said she wants the voices of the village founders to be heard, in a cemetery tour planned to take place Sept. 15 in conjunction with Good Times in Goodrich. In the tour, visitors would […]
Goodrich- In a move that seemed to surprise even some board members, it was announced at the July 16 Board of Education meeting Superintendent Kimberly Hart is on her way out. At the beginning of the meeting it was requested ‘administrative leave for the superintendent? be added to the agenda. It was later explained the […]
Goodrich- Construction began last week on the Hegel Road Bridge Project, meant to bring the 80-year-old bridge up to current safety standards. However, some local business owners aren’t thrilled with the toll the upgrade is taking on their businesses. ‘It has impacted us (negatively),? said Misty Maidens of Farmers Insurance Group, 10260 Hegel Road. Maidens […]
Goodrich- Local four-legged friends have gained a new ally recently, with the addition of Dr. Brian Covert, DVM, at the Pytel Veterinary Clinic, 7485 S. State Road. Working at the clinic has been ‘wonderful,? said Covert, 39. ‘It’s met all my expectations and then some. Every day the staff and clientele grow on me more.? […]