AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Goodrich Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/goodrich-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/goodrich-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:26:06 -0500 Schedule: Friday, August 2, 2024: 5:00pm - Hoedown in “G” town: Come dust off those hats and get ready for a night of boot-scooting https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-good-times-in-goodrich-festival-2024-31670513-goodrich-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-good-times-in-goodrich-festival-2024-31670513-goodrich-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grab your friends and family and join us for our Fall Festival! Porters Orchard is joining us with their yummy donuts, cider and cider slushies. We https://www.americantowns.com/news/abeantogo-fall-festival-2024-31691280-goodrich-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/abeantogo-fall-festival-2024-31691280-goodrich-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Unemployment decreases to 4.1%, lowest since March 2020  Lansing, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-statement-on-monthly-jobs-report-31454347-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-statement-on-monthly-jobs-report-31454347-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 MI Future Mobility Plan coordinates efforts across multiple state departments and agencies to address challenges and support growth in mobility and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-unveils-future-mobility-plan-to-ensure-michigan-remains-global-leader-in-future-mobility-31454360-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-unveils-future-mobility-plan-to-ensure-michigan-remains-global-leader-in-future-mobility-31454360-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 $105 million grant will support local businesses and create good-paying jobs in Detroit, reconnect communities split apart by highway construction https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-sec-buttigieg-local-leaders-celebrate-michigan-winning-funding-for-historic-i375-project-31454376-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-sec-buttigieg-local-leaders-celebrate-michigan-winning-funding-for-historic-i375-project-31454376-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Letter to Secretary Raimondo touts state’s strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, prepares Michigan to compete for investments https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-on-secretary-raimondo-to-bring-investments-from-chips-and-science-act-to-michigan-31455298-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-on-secretary-raimondo-to-bring-investments-from-chips-and-science-act-to-michigan-31455298-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Brian Hanna brings background in Michigan’s cannabis industry; state will conduct nationwide search to select a permanent executive https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-appoints-acting-executive-director-to-cannabis-regulatory-agency-31455260-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-appoints-acting-executive-director-to-cannabis-regulatory-agency-31455260-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recognized September 16, 2022, as POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember and honor the returned U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-september-16-powmia-recognition-day-31455286-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-september-16-powmia-recognition-day-31455286-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Council will center parent perspective in the policymaking process, and formalize how parent recommendations are included in governor’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-members-of-firstever-michigan-parents-council-31457085-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-members-of-firstever-michigan-parents-council-31457085-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history   Lansing, MI --?On Sep https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-allegan-calhoun-and-ottawa-counties-starting-this-week-31457067-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-allegan-calhoun-and-ottawa-counties-starting-this-week-31457067-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Birth control will be more accessible, make it so women can go directly to pharmacy for contraception  Lansing, MI — On Sep 19th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-expansion-of-access-to-birth-control-pharmacists-can-partner-with-doctors-to-directly-prescribe-hormonal-birth-control-31457843-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-expansion-of-access-to-birth-control-pharmacists-can-partner-with-doctors-to-directly-prescribe-hormonal-birth-control-31457843-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI –?Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lowers-flags-to-honor-former-state-representative-sharon-gire-31457873-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lowers-flags-to-honor-former-state-representative-sharon-gire-31457873-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100 Michigan children to benefit from $15,000 each in prepaid tuition   LANSING, Mich. — On Sep 20th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/goveror-whitmer-announces-100-winners-of-met-15-million-giveaway-31457880-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/goveror-whitmer-announces-100-winners-of-met-15-million-giveaway-31457880-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, Mich. – On Sep 20th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Tecnoform, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-130-new-jobs-as-rv-and-boat-furnishings-manufacturer-tecnoform-selects-west-michigan-for-north-american-headquarters-31457899-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-130-new-jobs-as-rv-and-boat-furnishings-manufacturer-tecnoform-selects-west-michigan-for-north-american-headquarters-31457899-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Whitmer Wednesday: This November, Michiganders Have A Choice, Do They Want More Freedom Or More Government In Their Lives “As Michiganders https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitmer-wednesday-this-november-michiganders-have-a-choice-do-they-want-more-freedom-or-more-government-in-their-lives-31457776-lacota-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitmer-wednesday-this-november-michiganders-have-a-choice-do-they-want-more-freedom-or-more-government-in-their-lives-31457776-lacota-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500