By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — A two year $160 million project on I-75 is just months away from starting. The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently in the process of finalizing plans for resurfacing, bridge work coupled with curb and gutter upgrades over an estimated 14 miles of I-75 from Ortonville Road to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council unanimously approved the appointment of Linda Brooks to the council for the vacant seat for a partial term, ending November 2024. She took her oath of office at the meeting as well. The seat has been vacant since […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — The Ortonville 175th Anniversary committee is hosting an essay contest for 9th-12th grade students in the Brandon School District. Students will submit a 500 word essay and a poster illustrating a comparison of 1848 to today on one topic of the student’s choice. “Our 175th committee came up […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Tuesday evening, Atlas Township hosted the first Citizens Advisory Committee for High Speed Access. About 30 residents attended the first committee meeting. A second meeting to discuss an upcoming survey will be at, 6 p.m., April 4 at the township hall, 7386 Gale Road. The scope of the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Registration for the spring session of Parenting the Love and Logic Way is open. The virtual parenting program is facilitated by Linda Brooks, and is hosted in partnership with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, Holly Area Youth Assistance, the Brandon Township Public Library and the Holly Township Public […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — By May the township will have a new ambulance on the road. Earlier this year a 2023 Chevrolet ambulance was delivered to Fire Station Two. The four-wheel drive, gas powered vehicle was purchased from Wheeled Coach and will replace a current unit with 208,000 miles. After inspections the ambulance […]
Eilah Reed and Emma Swartz at Reid Elementary cheering on the Goodrich Girls Varsity basketball team during their clap-out on March 17. The team left for state semi-finals. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— On March 20, the Goodrich School Board voted 7-0 to approve resolution after a settlement for $600 million with Juul Labs regarding the impact of vaping on students. The district’s share of the settlement will be $34,997 with 30 percent for attorney’s fees. “The settlement is based on enrollment and number of buildings size,” […]
Ortonville — The Citizen newspaper was honored with eight awards in the 2022 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 14th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism competition. With the new awards announced on March 16, The Citizen has now received 71 MPA awards since 2005. With the number of winning entries […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — When high school students return to class following spring break a new layer of security will be waiting. On Monday night, the Goodrich Board of Education voted 7-0 approving a Premier Security Solutions Staffing Pilot program to begin. The pilot program will include two staff at a cost $32 hour per who will be posted at […]