LEON, HERBERT ANTHONY of Ortonville, Michigan; died on February 28, 2024. He was 99. Herbert was born May 2, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Lora (nee: Alfano) Leon. He preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra Leon who he married on October 6, 1962. He is survived by one son, […]
Notice of Small Urban Program Public Meeting for the Residents of the Goodrich-Ortonville Area The Genesee-Lapeer-Shiawassee Region V Planning and Development Commission (GLS Region V) will be holding a Small Urban Program meeting. You are invited to participate in this meeting, to be held on Monday, March 11th, 2024, at 1:30 pm at the Old […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing March 20, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal # 23-0016 Zoned R1-B Property ID #: 03-19-453-004 Schneider, Charles Existing Non-Conforming Lot […]
Maverick, a one-year-old Australian Labradoodle owned by Gary and Pat Grant carries a frisbee during some warm sunny days last week. According to the National Weather Service for SE Michigan, a notable warming trend starts Sunday through next week. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Feb. 17 voters statewide could head to the polls for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2022, a constitutional amendment gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is once again holding their Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser for the month of March, in preparation for the Easter food collection and distribution. “This is an annual opportunity in March where any funds donated to OCEF during the month of March […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From 6:30-7:45 p.m., on March 4, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., is hosting a Parenting with Love and Logic Workshop, sponsored by Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance. This one-night workshop, facilitated by Linda Brooks, gives an introduction to the practical skills used in Love and Logic. […]
This is the first year since 2019 that I’m not standing up in a wedding. Yet. The year is early. But to put it simply, I’ve been maid of honor in two weddings (actually matron, but I don’t feel old enough to have the title ‘matron’), bridesmaid in one wedding, and bride in two weddings. […]
Rep. Schriver lack of understanding (In response to: Rep. Schriver responds to criticism over social media post, The Citizen, February 17, 2024, pg. 1) I want to commend Shelby Stewart-Soldan for the extremely well written article regarding Josh Shriver, Michigan representative for the 66th district, and including his response to being removed from committees and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District is looking for input on their upcoming strategic plan update. The survey for community input is available at brandonschooldistrict.org. “It’s an opportunity to create a vision for the future,” said district superintendent Carly Stone. “Our current plan expires in 2025, and it was […]