New administration needs a chance (In response to: Letters to the editor from Bonnie Beltramo and Raymond Bilkos, The Citizen, Jan. 14, page 6.) Dear Editor, I disagree with many of the facts put forth and would like to walk it back a bit and perhaps stir some memories. Upon taking office in 2008 Mr. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp .-Students in grades seventh through 12th statewide will now be required to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation prior to graduation. The requirement comes after Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed legislation earlier this month for students to learn CPR at least once beginning the 2017-18 school year. The new legislation, SB […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. -By a 5-0 vote on Tuesday night the township board of trustees OK’d renewals of 2.1 mills for police protection and 1 mill for the fire department to be placed on the May 2 ballot. Township Supervisor Tere Onica, Township Clerk Katie Vick, Trustee Patrick Major, Township Treasurer Ann […]
Gregory Scott Kuehne of Ortonville, Michigan formerly of Janesville, Wisconsin; died January 12, 2017. He was 53. Born May 23, 1963 in Janesville, Wisconsin to George and Hazel (nee: Thurber) Kuehne; He married the former Lida Winger in Las Vegas, NV on March 9, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife, Lida; parents, George (Marian) […]
A pair of swans share open water on Bald Eagle Lake. A mid winter thaw will raise temperatures into the 50s by next week. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich – Two village residents are now police chiefs. Adam Kline was named Lansing Township Police Chief last month while last week, Dan Keller was appointed Chief of Police of the White Lake Township Police Department. Both residents have extensive law enforcement careers and hold elected positions locally. In December, Kline, […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp. – The township may soon put the brakes on 55 mph speed limits on gravel roads. Which roads, and how much of a slow down may be coming has yet to be determined. After more than a decade of 55 mph speed limits on gravel roads in the […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp .-At 7 p.m., Jan. 24, the township planning commission is expected to discuss upcoming changes to Michigan marijuana laws. By 63 percent, voters approved the Michigan Medical marijuana Act, which went into effect Dec. 4, 2008. The law, which allows patients to possess up to two and one-half (2.5) […]
By David Fleet Editor On Jan. 8, the Dr. Rev. Steven Buck stepped in as the interim pastor at the Goodrich United Methodist Church. Buck, 66, replaced the Rev. Won Kim who had served since July 2015. A northern Wisconsin native, Buck is a confirmed Green Bay Packer backer. “The last time the Packers won the […]
Guaranteed health insurance Dear Editor, The Republican Party is doubling down on the intelligence of the American people. After electing a former game show host for president, the Republican Party is still selling that Obamacare is not working and that the only solution is to repeal and not replace. Even though 20 million people are […]