Judy Miracle, a Gold Star Mother by her son’s (on right) Hometown Heroes banner, PFC Joseph Miracle. The banners are now on display in downtown Ortonville. Photo: Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — He was part of the 173rd Airborne, and at 22 years old, gave his life defending his unit after being […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — On Monday night the Groveland Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to contract with Ortonville-based Thompson Property Tax Consulting for the township’s property assessment. The shift from the Oakland County assessment contract was prompted recently when the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted for an increase in fees […]
Ortonville — The Citizen newspaper was honored with nine awards in the 2024 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 16th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism competition. With the new awards announced on May 8, The Citizen has now received 93 MPA awards since 2005. The View Newspaper Group, parent organization […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— On May 13 the Groveland Township Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to postpone and refer a proposal to the Planning Commission for three variances including setback, lighting and landscaping at 10 S. Ortonville Road. The building is the former Rite-Aid structure at the southwest corner of M-15 and […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— From 5-8 p.m., starting May 29 the last Thursday of each month during the summer Classics Customs & Restorations-Automotive, 1695 S. Ortonville Road, will host a classic car show. The event is free and no registration is required to stop by their massive parking lot where classic cars are […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — At 6 p.m., June 3 the BYMBC will meet in the Brandon High School student parking lot 1025 S. Ortonville Road for their first ride of the fall season. Brandon along with all sixth-12 grade area students are welcome to join. The team competes in six Sunday fall […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—Martian Cole Illijanic sac fly in the bottom of the fourth inning was the lone run for the Martians on May 12, as Goodrich topped the Owosso Trojans 1-0 in the first game of a Flint Metro League game. The Martians scattered just three hits behind a sterling pitching performance by […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Waltham, Mass. —Two Goodrich area powerlifters competed in the IDFPA / USAPL Student and University World Championships Powerlifting competition May 10-11, in Waltham, Mass. Johnny Candiloro from Goodrich finished first in the 140K+ division with a 341 pound squat, 248 pound bench and 425 pound deadlift for a 1,014 pounds. He is […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich —Lady Martians sweep pair from Owosso Trojans The Lady Martians stayed atop the Flint Metro League Stars Division with a sweep of a twinbill versus Flint Metro League foe Owosso. The Martians have won three of their last four games and improved to 19-8 this season going into the final […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Linden — On May 9 the Goodrich Girls Varsity Track team won the Flint Metro League Championship over 11 teams. Goodrich Girls sent an early message to the field. Freshmen-Kayla Schellenbarger, Sophomore-Alivia Ottinger, Senior-Kamryn Lauinger and Senior Layla Jordan-won the 4-by-800 meter with a time of 9:20.19, a full minute faster […]