Algae control OK’d for village Mill Pond

Goodrich – An effort will be made to eradicate the algae at the southern end of the 30-acre village Mill Pond. Derek Brookshire, president and owner of the Swartz Creek-based Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, attended the April 14 village meeting to make a presentation concerning the ongoing problem at the south end of the pond. […]

Village council OKs wage, benefits freeze

Goodrich – The village council voted 5-0 at Monday night’s meeting to freeze wages and benefits for three DPW (Department of Public Works) workers and six administrative staff. Although there was some friction between councilmembers David Lucik and Patricia Wartella, who are both on the personnel committee, each made a proposal to freeze wages and […]

Age discrimination claim filed against Goodrich District

Brian Walton, director of special education for the school district for 32 years, has filed a civil rights complaint citing age discrimination against the school district. Walton said he recently received a letter from district officials indicating his contract is not being renewed for the 2008-09 school year; however, he said there is no connection […]

‘Red, Hot & Blue?

Goodrich-Hold onto your hats, you may be blown out of your seats by the quick-moving choreography and vocal harmonies this show has to offer. It will be a musical journey through the ages as ‘Red, Hot & Blue? performs at 7:30 p.m. on April 18 at the Raymond C. Green Performing Arts Center at the […]

Fun-flaps: Goodrich Equestrian Team hosts flapjack fundraiser

Goodrich – Caution: beware of flying pancakes. The food is good, but the show is great. Chris Cakes, the crazy flippers who have been featured on the Food Channel for their amazing flying flapjacks, will be at a flapjack dinner fundraiser for the Goodrich High School Equestrian Team from 5-8 p.m., April 18 at the […]

A pie in the eye

Goodrich – A week ago Friday, Oaktree Principal Elizabeth Wallberg was the picture of success. Actually, she was covered in it. More than 200 of her elementary students loaded paper plates with whipped cream and, despite a futile attempt to deflect the sweet projectiles, Wallberg gladly accepted the barrage. Coupled with some general reveling, the […]

Village recall efforts called off, again

Goodrich – The planned recall to oust four of the five Goodrich village councilmembers appears to have come to a halt, at least for now. Village resident Greg Tankersley, who spearheaded the recall effort, said he won’t move forward until after the November 2008 election. ‘I want to wait and see who gets elected,? said […]

‘We had no idea our children were born with autism?

The Johnson family in Goodrich look like any other family in the community, however there is one thing that sets them apart? all four of Jim and Kathy’s daughters have autism. ‘My daughters look no different than any other child, you can’t see the disability. Autism isn’t like a Down Syndrome or disabled child who […]

Growing township budget OK’d, raises nixed

Atlas Twp. – When many local, county and state governments are dealing with decreases in revenue, the township’s revenue has increased. ‘We must be one of a very few where revenue has gone up. We are getting more assessed value for the township,? said Paul Amman, township supervisor. The 2008-09 township budget will be $133,634 […]

‘We had no idea our children were born with autism?

By Rebecca Kelley Staff Writer The Johnson family in Goodrich look like any other family in the community, however there is one thing that sets them apart? all four of Jim and Kathy’s daughters have autism. ‘My daughters look no different than any other child, you can’t see the disability. Autism isn’t like a Down […]

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