Senior complex deal gets sweeter for village

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Coordinators of a proposed senior housing project recently upped the ante for the village. A yearly donation of as much as $15,000 could be on the way to village coffers if developers from Goodrich Haven, L.L.C Limited Dividend Housing Association can reach an agreement to build. At issue is a […]

Advanced Physical Therapy Center open house Aug. 17

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Advanced Physical Therapy Center is celebrating an anniversary and upgrades. From 4-7 p.m., Aug. 17, APTC, 7477 S. State Road, will host an open house in its newly renovated office. For more than 25 years APTC has provided physical and occupational therapy including 17 years with a facility in the village. […]

Letters to the Editor Aug. 12, 2017

Thank you Brandon Rec Dear Editor, I wanted to write and thank the entire Brandon Parks and Rec Department for another great year of youth baseball. One exciting addition was the hiring of Glen Venner, who ran the baseball program. He is the perfect fit for good ol’ fashioned small-town ball. He did a great […]

Perry, State roads siren OK’d

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Aug. 1, the township board of trustees voted 3-0 to secure a permit through the Michigan Department of Transportation to allow West Shore Services to install an emergency siren in the right-of-way at the intersection of Perry and State roads. Township Treasurer Katie Vick and Trustee Patrick Major […]

Renaissance Festival: Parking, Dixie Hwy. traffic issues improving

By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.– Another Michigan Renaissance Festival opens Aug. 19 and extends for seven weekends though Oct. 1, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors over the course of the event who can expect plenty of turkey legs, grog and jousting in the village of Hollyshire. However, local officials say attendees of the late […]

Jackie Lee Irons

Jackie Lee Irons of Ortonville, passed away Aug. 8, 2017. He was 59. Loving husband of Lisa for 39 years; dear father of sons, Jack (Allison) and Daren (Kelly); grandfather of Arie, Lucas, Moriah, Wesley and Oliver; dear son of Jack and Phyllis Irons; and brother of Theresa Gowatch and Shawn Irons. Jack worked for […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING August 7, 2017 Call to order at 7:05 p.m. Present:  Broughton, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall & Thurman Absent: Allen (with notice) Approved: Consent Agenda Hiring of Part -Time Treasurer Assistant LWCF Resolution LWCF Agreement Denied: Cash Receipting location change Engineering for additional Iron-Belle Trail segment Removal of Trail […]

Public Notice: Goodrich

PUBLIC NOTICE THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM VILLAGE RESIDENT TO SERVE ON THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNING COMMISSION. IF YOU ARE A VILLAGE RESIDENT AND WOULD LIKE TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE , 8338 S. STATE, DURING OFFICE HOURS JAKKI SIDGE ADMINISTRATOR / CLERK […]

Good Times in Goodrich, Aug. 5

Good Times in Goodrich, Aug. 5

A classic Corvette is just one on the cars at Good Times in Goodrich on Aug. 5 By David Fleet Editor The good times in Goodrich get better every year. On Aug. 5 Good Times in Goodrich kicks off with a day of cars, food and activities for the whole family. “We welcome the community […]

Letters to the Editor Aug. 5, 2017

Consider trail safety (In response to: ‘Decision needed on Iron Belle Trail,’ The Citizen, July 29, page 1) Dear Editor, When will our township start to really listen to its people regarding the Iron Belle Trail bike path? First of all I would like to challenge the council and all people involved to drive down […]