Too much time (In response to: ‘Aggressive, plentiful fowl draw ire of lakeshore residents,’ The Citizen, June 10, 2017, page 1) Dear Editor, Wow, some people in Ortonville and Brandon have too much time on their hands. Worrying about chickens, geese and even a swan. Come on—leave the natural critters alone—maybe it’s time to go […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Martian athletes could soon find some new competition. Since 1978 the Martians have been members of the Genesee Area Conference which today consists of 17 area schools divided up into two divisions—Red and Blue— based on enrollment and competitive balance. However, earlier this year a group of six GAC schools, […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- On Saturday morning Abel Guajardo, 71, meticulously perused the 2,600 names etched on the memorial. “I found David Terwilliger and Victor Ronald Hoyt,” said Guajardo, a township resident and Army veteran. “I remember those boys from boot camp—they were in the second platoon at Fort Knox, Kentucky.” Guajardo, was […]
Jason Stach, of Ortonville, walks behind his daughter Remi Stach, 7, after she received her specialized bike, June 24, at BeaumontÕs Health & Wellness Center in Royal Oak. Photo by Steve Perez By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- Learning to ride a bicycle is often seen as a rite of passage in childhood, but it […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville- The village chickens have been granted a stay. They weren’t necessarily going to be served for dinner, but the fowl may have been served eviction notices from the village without the council’s decision to consider alterations to a current ordinance. “The chickens can stay for now,” said Councilmember Keith […]
Cheswick, Mabel Jane, “Mae” of Goodrich; died June 21, 2017 at The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc. She was 76. Born October 4, 1940 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late James W. and Agnes Valentine. Beloved wife of William “Barry” for 56 years; dear mother of Kim Cheswick, Lori Cheswick and Bill (Julie) […]
DAWLEY, Hannah J. – Of Goodrich, age 16, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her residence. Funeral service will be held 11am Monday, June 26, 2017 at Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, Pastor Joel Walther officiating. Private burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Clarkston. Contributions may be made to A.L.S. Association or […]
Bill Renner, principal at Harvey Swanson Elementary School high-fives students on the last day of school on June 15. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Lt. Jeff Neville, an Atlas Township resident, was the police officer stabbed in the neck during an attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on June 21. His condition was upgraded on June 22 to “good” at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, according to a statement from Ilene Cantor, chief communications and […]
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: BZA 2017-003, GREG SWANSON, 1635 MADSEN , […]