Goodrich – A former treasurer of the Goodrich Sports Boosters, Tonya Ann Yannaki, 46, of Linden pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzling thousands of dollars from the group’s account. ‘Right now, she faces a felony which could give her up to five years in prison,? said Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney David Leyton. ‘However since she […]
Goodrich – Dan Burke, 25, started Jan. 23 perhaps as he started many other days? with a workout and a shower; however, what happened next turned an ordinary day into something inconceivable. Burke’s wife, Melissa, painfully remembers what she would rather forget. Four months pregnant, Melissa said she was still lying in bed. ‘Danny started […]
Goodrich – New high pressure gas lines are being installed on Hegel Road in the village in preparation for roadwork to start on May 1. A village meeting on March 6 brought residents, business owners and local officials together to discuss the project. The Atlas Township fire and police departments along with Consumers Energy and […]
Goodrich – A high school senior, Grant Overcashier has been accepted to Brown University in Providence, R.I. and has been given a scholarship to attend the prestigious Ivy League college. ‘I couldn’t believe it,? said Overcashier. ‘Being accepted and having them give me a scholarship is really exciting. Even though I have always made it […]
Goodrich – Superintendent Kim Hart is officially terminated’sort of. The school board voted unanimously Monday night to end the contract of the former district superintendent who was placed on an administrative leave July 26 at a special meeting. That decision came on the heels of a lukewarm review from the board, along with tensions with […]
Goodrich – It’s double your pleasure as the Goodrich High School theater arts department presents two one-act plays for their spring production. The ‘Fortress? and ‘Blind Date? performances will be at 7 p.m.on March 6, 7 and 8, and a matinee will be at 2:30 p.m. on March 9. The performances will be at the […]
Goodrich – Since they were fourth graders, Rae Moors and Diana Svinarich said they wanted to qualify for their regional spelling bee. ‘I have always wanted to make it to regionals,? said Moors. ‘It finally paid off.? Not only did they qualify, Moors placed first earning her a gold medal, and Svinarich placed second for […]
Goodrich – Being a Lions Club member for 30 years and helping the blind and deaf has been a lifelong commitment for village resident, Glenn Thompson. He said it was when Thompson, now 81, became the superintendent for the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, NY that he learned so much about […]
Goodrich – It wasn’t until Karen Pryjomski received a note from Reid Elementary School explaining her daughter, Sarra, needed a new literacy program that Pryjomski realized her daughter was getting behind in reading. Pryjomski said Sarra entered Kindergarten at 4-years-old and turned 5 on Nov. 24, just before the Dec.1 cut-off, making her one of […]
Goodrich – The school board will have a new look this summer. Board trustees Gary Foltz and Jim Bertrand’s four-year terms will expire on June 30. Foltz, who has been on the board since 1996, will not seek re-election. However, Bertrand will seek another four-year term and challenge two newcomers, community activist Mark Griffiths and […]