Winter views
Chase Zoltuk, a Goodrich High School junior cleans off his windshield on Wednesday. High winds and snow arrived for the first day of classes in 2022. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
‘Voters not legislators’
By David Fleet Editor The new lines have been drawn. For now. On Dec. 28, a 13 person Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, comprised of four Democrats, four Republicans and five independent affiliation completed months of mapping out political lines, seeking input statewide after enduring criticism for their interpretations of state and federal requirements, as […]
New library director named
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The public library has a new director, and she’s looking forward to connecting with the community. Laura Fromwiller grew up in Holly, and aspired to be a library director from a young age. “The director at the Holly Library when I was growing up was one of my […]
Covid-19 at home tests, PCR
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville- Area pharmacists and medical professions say at times the demand for COVID tests has been off the charts. And for good reason. The past holiday travel along with the rapid spread of the new omicron coronavirus variant has pushed the demand for testing up prompting a challenge for many that […]
Renaissance Festival parking issues could prompt traffic study
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- At the Dec. 13 township board of trustees discussed the parking and traffic issues that occurred at the Michigan Renaissance Festival which concluded its 42 year on Oct. 3. While the festival was closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, the hiatus did not appear to deter a mass […]
Remembering Roger Goodman
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- For more than 28 years Roger Goodman was perhaps the most recognizable Brandon School District employee. For almost three decades teachers, principals, bus drivers, secretaries, students and parents came to know Goodman the executive director of operations, aquatics, and food service kept things running smoothly in the district. Goodman […]
Merry Christmas
Dahlia and Cooper Eles of Goodrich make last minute adjustments to their family Christmas Tree prior to Santa’s arrival. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Village OKs updated master plan
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to approve the updated draft of the village master plan. “We’ve been trying to move Heaven and Earth to get an updated draft to reflect everything that was pointed to in the 2018-2019 process,” said village manager Ryan Madis. […]
Genesee County prosecutor to visit school districts due to threats
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich Schools were closed on Dec. 17 due to a vague threat referring to “GHS” on Snapchat. District Superintendent Wayne Wright said he received a call on Thursday, Dec. 16 from the Genesee County Sheriff Department that a threat was found from two former students Snapchats. The threat had been forwarded […]
December magic
From left, Reid Elementary students Evelyn Davis and Tessa Harrell decorate the Goodrich Community Christmas Tree on Dec. 9. The students colored more than 250 ornaments donated by Goodrich Enrichment Activities & Revitalization. The tree was illuminated at Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Photo by Patrick McAbee.