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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS LEGAL NOTICE PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Z 2017-001 BEDROCK EXPRESS BASS Proposed Ordinance to Amend Section 21.00.00 of the code of the Township of Groveland. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville-Julia Child was an American spy. Kirk Douglas was on a sub-chaser. Jonathan Winters was an anti-aircraft gunner on the U.S.S. Wisconsin in the Battle of Okinawa. These are just a few of the iconic names in entertainment history who took time away from their career and served their country. […]