By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-At about 2 p.m., May 27, the Brandon Township Fire Department responded to a burning boat on Bald Eagle Lake. When firefighters arrived a fiberglass boat was engulfed in flames while still tied to a dock. Heavy black smoke could be seen for miles. “There were concerns the fire threatened […]
At 6:30 p.m., May 15, Goodrich Area Schools will present the film, “Most Likely to Succeed,” by Greg Whiteley at the high school Raymond C. Green Auditorium. The film is part of a worldwide campaign to re-imagine education. The film provides an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable given the vision and […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A Brandon Township man has been charged with sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The 42-year-old man, whose name is being withheld by The Citizen to protect the victim’s identity, was arraigned May 5 in 52-2 District Court on three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct on a person under […]
Kelly Bonds and Amanda Quinian set up Harvey Swanson Elementary School for Earth Day on April 22. Areas of the school represent different environments. Locally the Goodrich/Chamber of Commerce will host an Earth Day celebration at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich. Clean up will be along State and Hegel roads. […]
Ally-Sweet and Hannah-Mohrman fight 45 mph winds on Wednesday before track practice at Goodrich High School. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet Editor On Wednseday afternoon a high wind warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Oakland and Genesee counties. Southwest 35-45 mph winds with gusts up to 65 mph were reported. In […]
From left, Brennan Swix, Jack Olson, Dustin Dickens and Riley Riddle cheer at a recent Brandon Blackhawks boys varsity basketball home game against Holly. Holly won the game, 57-52. Photo by Mo Voyer.