By David Fleet Editor Gary Barns has not had a technical foul in 10 years. “I’ve never been kicked out of a game either,” laughs Barns, reflecting on his career. After 27 years of coaching the Goodrich Martian’s Boys Varsity basketball team Barn’s has reached another pinnacle of the game—400 wins. Goodrich defeated Corunna 44-37 […]
ROHM, DELLA MAE of Davison; formerly of Ortonville died February 3, 2018. She was 83. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 5, 1934 to George and Ruby (nee: Renshaw) Jennings. She married James H. Rohm on June 27, 1953, at New Hope Bible Church in Clarkston, Michigan. She is survived by two daughters, Debra (Tim) […]
Brandon cheer finished fifth in division 2 at the Bobcat Cheer Classic. Photo by Mo Voyer
(In response to ‘Council eyes new chicken ordinance’ The Citizen, Jan. 27, page 4) Divided board Dear Editor, I find it confusing that the township is so against chickens, yet the library offers a class on raising them. I am also confused as to how this village board continues to pursue an issue clearly supported […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The cable coordinator contract has been revised and renewed with Greg Normand for operation of Ortonville TV. The township board OK’s the contract on Jan. 8. The Ortonville Village Council approved the contract on Jan. 22. In 2015 the board of trustees OK’d a 2-year contract and raise […]
Village of Ortonville Township of Brandon County of Oakland, Michigan Request for Proposals To Sell 1999 Dodge RAM “AS IS” Introduction The Village of Ortonville is seeking to sell 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup Truck, VIN3B7HF13Z0XG203574, “AS IS”. Any questions or clarifications should be directed through the Village Clerk, K. Liz Edwards, villageclerk@ortonvillevillage.com . This document […]
Request for Proposals For ADA Kitchen Renovation At the Edna Burton Senior Center PROJECT: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON EDNA BURTON SENIOR CENTER ADA KITCHEN REMODELING PROJECT 345 Ball Street Ortonville, MI 48462 OWNER: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 395 Mill Street, PO Box 929, Ortonville, MI 48462 Email: callen@brandontownship.us TYPE OF PROPOSALS: Sealed bid proposals will […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting January 22, 2018 Call to order 7:01 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, Robinson, Skornicka, Sleva Absent with notice: Wills The following items were approved: Agenda Minutes of December 11, 2017 Minutes of December 14, 2017 Disbursements in amount of $14,330.28 Cable Coordinator Contract Renewal Brandon Township Library Parade Permit […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Jan. 22 the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to move forward with options for a new sports conference for the 2019-20 school years. The move will be necessary following a recent shake up in the Genesee Area Conference. Since 1978 the Martians have been members of the GAC […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Senator Dave Robertson (R) of the 14th district is making the most of his last year in office. Of the 611 roll call votes in the Michigan Senate during the 2017 session, Robertson missed just three votes. All in the same day. “I’m making every effort not to miss (a […]