CONSIDINE, MISTY LYNN of Goodrich; died February 18, 2018; she was 57. Born June 22, 1960 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Alvin and Joannie (nee: Hodubski) Campbell; she married John Eric Considine on May 26, 1979 in Ortonville, MI. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, John; two children, John William […]
My Michigan Hero by Amelia Sweet I was introduced to my hero about 13 years ago. I have to say, that was probably one of the best moments of my life. My hero doesn’t wear a uniform or a cape, but she goes by the name Mom. My mom wakes up everyday with pain radiating […]
On Wednesday morning sections Oakwood Road in Brandon flooded following more than two inches of rain overnight. While spring is still about a month away the rain replaced about foot of snow soaking the area. As a result local agencies are enacting spring weight restrictions, an annual move to protect roads. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
LAUINGER, Diana Kay of Goodrich; went to be with the Lord February 21, 2018. Age 69. Preceded in death by her loving husband William. Loving mother of Bill (Maria) Lauinger and Debbie (Ken) Tison. Cherished and proud Grandma of Kyle, Breanna, Sabrina, Kalvin, Alexa, Kevin, Bella and Kenton. Sister of John (Kay) Monroe and Richard […]
By David Fleet Editor Ask Dane Guisbert or Howard Brandt to share their Army World War II stories and the answers would differ. Guisbert served in the South Pacific while Brandt was in France. However, more than 70 years later the local soldiers share a common thread as the last two WWII veterans members of […]
(In response to, Township fire responses continue to grow, The Citizen, Feb. 10, page 5) Thank you Brandon Firefighters Dear Editor It was brought to my attention that during the most recent Township Board meeting (and elsewhere) an annual report of activities was presented by the Brandon Fire Department. Apparently a special note was made […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Tuesday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to place a millage renewal on the Aug. 7 ballot for the recreational pathways. The langage of the millage will be discussed at the March 19 township board of trustees meeting. In November 2014 area voters went to the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The fact that Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline just does not impress a Brandon High School foreign exchange student. “I live like 30 seconds from the beach,” said senior Maren Andersen, 17, a Norway resident. “So just being in the middle of a continent is kind of freaky to […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Brandon Township Land and Water conservation fund 7:00 pm MARCH 05, 2018 Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville MI 48462 The public is encouraged to attend to provide public comments on: 1.) The 2018 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application for a $120,400 project with a local match of […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 2-12-2018 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda as Amended Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment, Accts Payable Board Minutes Twp. /Fire 1/8/2018 & Special Board Minutes 1/24/2018 PRESENTATION Representative Joe Graves Attendance Recognition NEW BUSINESS Denied Re-Zoning of Tolliver Property Approved 2018 Membership TIA Approved Tri-Party Funds to Tripp Rd. […]