July ‘Vive la France! Goodrich teachers join World Cup bash’ It seemed like a good idea at the time. Last March three Goodrich teachers realized they would all be in Paris at the same time—so hanging out for a day in the French city was just the right thing to do. “My wife purchased a […]
By David Fleet Editor In July, a small package arrived on the front porch of Jon Newbill. “I thought it was a table cloth or something for my wife,” laughed Newbill, 72, the older brother of Groveland Township resident David Newbill. “I was not expecting anything.” Newbill’s lack of expectancy is well founded. The package […]
By David Fleet Editor From halls of Goodrich High School to the floor of the House of Representatives a former Atlas Township resident has now landed in the State Senate. In November, Republican Jim Runestad defeated Democratic challenger Julia Pulver for the State Senate District 15 which includes: Commerce, Lyon, Milford, Novi, West Bloomfield and […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is planning to launch a Farmer’s Market in 2019. “The goal is making fresh produce available to residents because there are limited options in the area,” said DDA director Matt Jenkins. “The farmer’s market will give residents additional reasons to come downtown on a regular […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer In 1913, bread cost 5 cents per pound, World War I hadn’t started yet and women couldn’t vote. That same year Thomas Dadson asked Santa for two cork guns, one for him and one for his brother. “I found the letter when I was looking through old pictures,” said Gael […]
January Brandon Fletcher Intermediate sold Brandon Twp.- Sold. By a 6-0 vote in January, the Brandon School Board of Education accepted an offer from local business owner Barry Bass to purchase the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School building. School board vice-president Bob Eisiminger abstained from the vote since he is a member of the Bridgewood Church, […]
Brandon High School students, Nick Roberts and Zach Christie attempt to paddle across the school swimming pool during a recent physics class assignment. Photo by Patrick McAbee On Dec. 19, BHS students from Lesley Hildebrand’s physics class set sail to see who could build a better boat. The students had to construct boats with just […]
Front from left, Adley Bovee, Isaiah Carter, Harper Heath and Kaylen Webster. Back from left, Autumn Bucknavich, Keely McLaughan, Lilyana Ragland and Jonah Newsom. On Tuesday, students at Harvey Swanson. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Front from left Fiona, Brittany, Megan, Casual, Kinzee and Laela. Middle from left Harlow, Maya, Harley, Aleigha, Kellan, Avery, Ryder and Ronin. Back from left Naiyah, Madelynn, Luke, Isabella, Ayden, Blake, Luke and Natalie. Michelle Morales in very back. Photo by Patrick McAbee. Dear Santa, What time will you come? Is your sled ready? Why […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-By a 4-0 vote on Monday night the township board of trustees OK’d a new contract with the Genesee County Sheriff Department. Township Supervisor Tere Onica, Clerk Katie Vick, Trustee Barry June and Trustee Patrick Major voted yes. Treasurer Ann Marie Moore was absent from the meeting and did not […]