By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday, the township board of trustees OK’d Ed Klimek as the new assistant fire chief. Klimek, 50, has been with the department since September 1996. The 1985 Pontiac Catholic High School graduate grew up in the Auburn Hills area and moved to Goodrich in 1995. He attended Oakland […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-An assisted living for the developmentally disabled is set to open later this year. Nick Burnett, CEO of Flatrock Manor said his company started working on the vacant Goodrich Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Road about six months ago. When completed the facility will be equipped to care for individuals […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer So just what can happen when women come together and make friends? The question will be deliberated at 4 p.m., April 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, when Women’s Interfaith Solutions, Dialogue, Outreach in Metro-Detroit (WISDOM) will be coming to give their five women, five journeys […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Elementary schools now have new security personnel in the buildings. When students came back from spring break, both Harvey Swanson and Oakwood elementary schools implemented new security guards at the front doors. “Parents come to the door and they are screened by the security official, they can see them […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.– At 2 p.m., April 29 the townships first county park will open. The public is welcome to check out hiking trails, wetlands and the Atlas mill pond access on the 155-acre parcel on the north side of Hegel Road about 800 feet east of Gale Road. Amy McMillian, Genesee […]
Olivia Kilpela and Andrew Hofman of Oakwood Elementary School check out a colorful mural created by classmates with paper feathers designed by each student. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The general premise of “You Can’t It With You” is that money won’t follow you when you go. Find out if all that’s true as Goodrich High School showcases their performance of the play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman next week. “It’s a classic comedy,” said Director […]
By David Fleet Editor Two Detroit area men were arrested earlier this month in connection with breaking and enterings at local coin operated car washes. At 11:56 a.m., April 4, an Oxford Township deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Wet Willey’s Car Wash, 1265 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. The vehicle was […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- An area lawmaker is taking aim at bringing more teachers into the school districts. State Rep. John Reilly (R) 46th District which includes Oxford, Orion, Oakland (partial) Addison, and Brandon townships has introduced two bills to give local schools the opportunity to get experienced professionals into classrooms. Currently, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Village taxpayers received some compensation from growing legal fees as an ongoing lawsuit spanning almost five years moves on. Jakki Sidge, village administrator announced during the Monday night council meeting that a check for $58,494.32 was received as reinbursement for legal fees. “The funds will go back into the Village […]