Atlas Twp- Plans for a special assessment to cover police costs moved forward this week. At Monday’s township board meeting, supervisor Paul Amman said a special assessment will properly address a shortfall that has left the township paying for police protection from the general fund. Amman said he does not anticipate having any further public […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer After nearly two years of trying to conceive, Dan and Miki Keller, of Goodrich, couldn’t wait for baby daughter Reagan to be born. Little did they know quite how soon that would be. Twenty-six weeks into her pregnancy, Miki went into labor. Three days later, 1 pound, 9 ounces Reagan […]
The Michigan Department of Education has completed its ‘Education Yes!? grades for the district, with Reid and Oaktree Elementary Schools and Goodrich Middle School receiving ‘A’s and Goodrich High School receiving a ‘B?. According to www.michigan.gov, ‘schools will now receive grades of A, B, C, D-Alert, or unaccredited under the new system. Every individual school […]
Goodrich- Dressed in orange to show solidarity and holding signs, school staff and supporters marched outside Monday’s Board of Education meeting, protesting the lack of teacher contracts and other issues that continue to plague the district. Michigan Education Association union representative Dianne Bregenzer called the protest ‘kind of spontaneous,? and said it came in response […]
By Laurel Droz Staff Writer Goodrich- Laurie Simms wants to get people dancing. And with the opening of her new business, Le Studio School of Dance, 10248 Hegel Road, residents will have a new place to learn how to tap, plie and boogie. With classes available for ages 3 to adult, Simms said Le Studio […]
Goodrich-Seniors may soon have a new option for low-cost living in the village. Karl Zeigler, pastor of Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, said a deal was in the works to sell approximately six acres of church-owned land at 10407 Hegel Road to a Troy-based developer for $1, for use as affordable senior […]
The second annual Goodrich/Atlas Chamber of Commerce sponsored Good Times in Goodrich festival will take place on Sept. 16 in the Goodrich Commons park at M-15 and Hegel Road. Events include live entertainment, Beat on the Street 5K run, business expo, craft fair and robotics demonstrations. ‘It’s just an opportunity for community members to come […]
Hadley-As temperatures cool and leaves begin to fall, another sign of impending autumn comes with the return of the Hadley Harvest Festival this weekend. The festival ‘gives a chance for families to come out,? said Mike Madeja, owner of The Parlor, 3527 Hadley Road, a coordinator for this year’s harvest festival. ‘We always put on […]
Amid the slurry of recent charity races, the people of Genesys Home and Hospice Care asks you to strap on the running shoes once more for a good cause. At 10 a.m. on Sept. 30, Genesys Home and Hospice care will host their sixth annual 5K run/walk on the Genesys Regional Health Park trails, on […]
When talking about Tanya Bird’s hair, the long and short of it is, it’ll grow back. Bird, a village resident, says she never hesitated when donating more than 13 inches of her considerable mane to kids without tresses. ‘I just felt I was ready to give my hair again, to children,? said Bird. Aug. 18 […]