Goodrich blood drive set for February

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Area blood donors will now have to wait until February to give. Last month, Jerry Warner, Goodrich United Methodist Church, co-blood drive coordinator was notified the Dec. 13 collection was cancelled. “I was disappointed by the announcement,” said Warner, who has helped spearhead the donation efforts since 2011. “The December blood […]

Board OKs new police contract

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board approved the three year police contract 7-0. “We’re going from one patrol investigator to two patrol investigators, and then our detective sergeant is being omitted and we’re adding a patrol sergeant,” said supervisor Kathy Thurman. “That’s what they’re looking for.” The contract mostly […]

A day for Ben

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Ben Atkins is a trooper. On Monday, sirens screamed, lights flashed and Ben, a 9-year-old township youth battling cancer, was picked up at his home in a firetruck accompanied by a Michigan State Police escort for a gathering of firefighters and law enforcement at Grange Hall Road Fire Station […]

It’s not Christmas without Santa Dogs

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa Dogs are coming to Bueche’s. For the 36th year, Carl Liepmann has organized the Santa Dogs fundraiser at Bueche’s Food Worlds at both the Flushing and Ortonville locations. The fundraiser is for the Humane Society of Genesee County, and not only raises money but also gets food donated for […]

Challenge Day: An exercise in healthy emotions

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On Wednesday Brandon High School students along with volunteers were asked to cross a line. The prerequisite for that step— if they had one of many challenges in their lives, ranging from loss of loved ones to bullying and oppression. All of the more than 78 participants responded. The telling […]

Township narrowly OKs weed sales ban

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding the sale of marijuana with a 4-3 vote. Trustees Dana DePalma, Jayson Rumball and Kris Kordella voted against the ordinance. Supervisor Kathy Thurman, Clerk Candee Allen, Treasurer Terri Darnall and Trustee Robert Marshall OK’d […]

Clean sweep

Clean sweep

David Kengerski, sweeps snow off Goodrich Lion’s Club Christmas trees that went on sale last week at 9196 M-15 Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee. 

Township library seeks trustee

The Brandon Township Public Library Board of Trustees currently has an open trustee position. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 8 to fill the position through the end of the term in November 2020. Applications will be available at the library’s front desk. At 6:30 p.m., Dec. 17, library trustees will begin interviewing applicants. Candidates […]

Local man gets six months, probation in plea deal

By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 21, Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut sentenced Goodrich resident Terry Cadarette to 180 days in the Genesee County jail on the work release program with credit for six days served, 60 months probation, to register under the sex offender registration act, complete sex offender treatment, have no contact with the […]

‘I tell everyone, just keep moving’

By David Fleet Editor On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the Armistice was signed ending World War I. Just a few hours earlier Kathleen Sanders was born Nov. 10, 1918, at home, 66 Cedar St., Ortonville. “That was 100 years ago,” laughed Kathleen, who celebrated with a […]