Township dons wildland firefightining suits

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Township firefighters will be safer this year thanks to some local donations and the efforts of Ed Klimek, township assistant chief The township fire department was recently approved for a $3,579.18 grant to purchase 12 wildland firefighting jumpsuits. “Overexertion, stress, and medical conditions are accounting for more than 50 […]

Area woman could face hunter harassment charges

By David Fleet Editor A Genesee County woman could soon be facing criminal charges following allegations of hunter harassment. Conservation Officer Justin Muehlhauser investigated an ongoing complaint regarding waterfowl hunting on a local pond. “The neighbors do not like hearing the gun shots, so there have been several complaints over the past few years,” reported […]

C/O seperates rutting bucks

By David Fleet Editor It’s only mid October but the rut is on, at least for two whitetailed deer. Earlier this month, a conservation officer responded to two bucks with their antlers stuck together in the front yard along a busy Springfiled Township road. The bucks had been engaged in a fight—common for mid- November […]

Village of Goodrich to talk roads

By David Fleet Editor At 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28 the Village of Goodrich will host a informational road repair, replacement and maintenance meeting at the Goodrich High School Auditorium, 8029 S.Gale Road. Fred F. Peivandi, Genesee County Road Commission managing director will speak regarding local roads. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the […]

Dog days

Dog days

On Saturday, Aubrey Foltz and “Bailey,” who won the best dressed dog contest at the 2019 Pet Fair hosted by Funky Dogs Pizza, 8341 State Road Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Atlas Valley Country Club under new ownership

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-The golf links of an iconic area course are beginning to look a lot greener. After closing for about two years, the former Atlas Country Club, 8313 Perry Road is now under new ownership. Oakland County business owner Dave Parker purchased the country club and links from the Henrickson family—who […]

safeTALK equips

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer So far this year Brandon Fire Department has responded to 15 area residents contemplating suicide. “One never hopes to lose a family member, friend, or community member to suicide,” said Ragen Rockwell, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance caseworker. “safeTALK equips attendees with tools to help them to comfortable engage in dialogue […]

Township eyes sidewalk ordinance

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the Monday night meeting, the board passed a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to sidewalk maintenance with a 4-2 vote. Clerk Candee Allen and Trustee Dana DePalma voted against it, and Treasurer Terri Darnall was absent. The current sidewalks in the township are on the east […]

New digs:Township hall renovations near completion

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- Since August, township officials along with Genesee County Sheriff deputies shared a small trailer just behind the Gale Road township hall due to an extensive renovation project. Now the dust has settled. At 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21 a big step back to normalcy will begin, as the first monthly […]

Backyard brawling

Backyard brawling

GHS Junior Tyson Davis #3 intercepts a pass for BHS Senior Keyontae Turner. On Sept. 27, The Goodrich Martians topped rivals Brandon Blackhawks 32-26. It was the first win for Goodrich over Brandon since 2014. The series now stands at 3-2 advantage Brandon. Photo by Mo Voyer.