Goodrich council recall language OK’d, again

Goodrich – The petition language filed on Jan. 28 by village resident Greg Tankersley to recall the village council was approved on Feb. 14 by Judge Robert Weiss and Genesee County Clerk Michael Carr. Tankersley must now get 199 signatures for the recall petitions in order to have a recall placed on the ballot. The […]

The FAME concert series:’The American Experience?

Goodrich – The combination of art and music by two diverse choirs will come together as part of the FAME concert series: ‘The American Experience.? The concert will be performed by the Brazeal Dennard Chorale and the Carolyn Mawby Chorale at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Raymond C. Green Center for the Performing […]

Q&A in Goodrich

Goodrich – How many dozen are in seven gross? Who would be last to succeed a U.S. President? What occurred in America after the treaty of Versailles? These were just a few of the hundreds of questions asked during an eight minute round of the Quiz Bowl tournament, held at Goodrich Middle School last week. […]

‘Walk With Me?:Community rallies for Emily

Goodrich – Born with multiple disabilities and unable to walk, crawl or stand, 5-year-old Emily Hansel had just learned how to pull herself up to a sitting position when she suffered a stroke on Jan. 10. ‘She had so much strength,? said John Hansel, Emily’s father, recalling her condition prior to the stroke. ‘She was […]

Township, sheriff to offer vehicle safety inspections

Atlas Twp. – Commercial drivers know that a ticket for not being in compliance with motor vehicle laws is costly and time-consuming. To help rectify this, the township, along with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, will partner to offer free federal vehicle safety inspections for all commercial vehicles registered in the township. The inspections will […]

First Baptist Church welcomes new pastor, Todd Brown

Goodrich – From the deck of an aircraft carrier to a small town on the West Coast to Goodrich’Pastor Todd Brown is positive that God will lead and guide him in what he should do. That direction has led him to be the new pastor at the First Baptist Church, 6116 S. State Road. ‘We […]

Local ‘Outreach East? needs your help

Goodrich – The downturn in the Michigan economy has left local food banks without enough food or money to help everyone in need. ‘People being out of work seems to be the biggest problem,? said Sister Joan May at St. Mark Church, 7296 Gale Road. She said she knows it’s hard for some people to […]

Getting it done with dodgeball

Goodrich – Many people remember playing dodgeball as kids’Victory World Outreach Church brings those memories back. The church pastor, Jeff Stonerock, said he plays. ‘It’s a lot of fun, but I can’t throw the ball as fast as the high school guys can. The middle school students are also really good. They are short, agile […]

Recall-dashed

Goodrich – The petition filed in October 2007 by Goodrich resident Greg Tankersley to oust four of the five Goodrich Village Councilmembers was rejected due to a petition slip-up, however Tankersley said the recall effort is far from over. The recall petition in October made allegations of failure to balance the village budget. When those […]

Valentine’s Day:’We won’t forget about them?

Goodrich – Remembering soldiers in Iraq for Valentine’s Day has been a way for these students to express their love and gratitude. Eighth grade American History classes at Goodrich Middle School made valentines to send the soldiers. Their teacher, Krista Bethke said, ‘I am sending each of my six classes? valentines to six different troops […]

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