Herbert Junior Davis of Harrison, Mich. died Jan. 3, 2017. He was 95. Born Aug. 24, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Herbert and Amber Marie (nee: Richards) Davis. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (John) Gault and Gail (Keith) Ross; five grandchildren, Jason (Sheila) Gault, Carrie (Darren) Montreuil, Heather (Matt) Spicer, Jesse […]
Charter Township of Brandon Planning & Building Department NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Brandon Township Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing JANUARY 24, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Brandon Township Office, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To consider the following Ordinance amendments: Chapter 46, Article IV. Section 46-242 (1) c. Accessory […]
Luminaries line streets in downtown Ortonville on Christmas Eve. Each year village residents and the Ortonville DPW continue the Christmas tradition. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Dena Marie Bancroft Foundation Dear Editor, The Dena Marie Bancroft Foundation, keeping with their tradition of honoring Dena’s memory of being a joy giver and smile maker for children at difficult times, have this year adopted the Snitgen family (James, Emily and children Madeline and Alexander). Their gifts of food, toys and clothing, have ensured […]
‘There is good public safety work being done every day, and these are just a few examples of the work done in Atlas Township.’
By David Fleet Editor The Office of the Genesee County Sheriff recently recognized four Atlas Township officers for their law enforcement efforts in 2016. Deputies Robert Nickelsen and Jerry Watson each received awards for professional excellence for their part in an investigation into a fraudulent telephone scam. Their actions prevented a loss of approximately $25,000 […]
Front row from left, Brianna Howden, Sarah Kwasnik, Madalyn Webber, Kaylee Nichols and Julia Detavernier. Back row from left, Aubree Busha, Peyton Haynes, Shaya Beckwith and Samantha Radzik. On Dec. 19, fourth grade students from Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School performed in a Christmas concert. Photo by Mo Voyer.
PRYOR, LINDA GAIL of Harbor Beach, Michigan formerly of Ortonville; died December 27, 2016. She was 79. Born November 2, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elvis and Regina (nee: Chadwick) Durham. She married David Pryor on May 9, 1961 in Dearborn. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Pryor; three […]
WILLS, DONALD CHARLES lifelong resident of Ortonville, Michigan; died December 26, 2016. He was 92. Born August 23, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leslie C. and Wilda (nee: Featherston) Wills. He married the former Frances Jane Guile on September 23, 1944 in Ortonville, Michigan. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2010. […]
By David Fleet Editor With 17 league championships, 11 district titles, three regional crowns and three trips to the state quarterfinals, Martian Varsity Baseball Head Coach Bob Foreback will have a new accolade when he leads his 23rd team next season. Earlier this month Foreback, 583-277-3 with Goodrich, was selected to the Michigan High School […]
Gun shots Dear Editor, (In response to: ‘Too Close: Hunter’s errant bullet narrowly misses township official,’ The Citizen, Nov 26, 2016, page 1) I read with interest your account of the Atlas Township supervisor who was narrowly missed by bullets. I have two comments. One, was Mrs. Onica wearing blaze orange? It is a good […]