Front from left, Laura Campbell and Lilliana Taylor. Second row from left, Guy Compton, Joe Prentice, Morgan Barton and Avery Bills. Third row from left, Cooper Hickmott, Katie Gerhardt and Hannah Cooper. Fourth row from left, Lauren Zajc a nd Blake Macias. Fifth row from left, Tommy Haase, Adam Kelly and Nolan Tews. Photo provided. […]
As all of you may know this is the time of year when OCEF starts to advertise our annual Rummage Sale to benefit the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. It is with heavy hearts that the OCEF Board of Directors have made the tough decision not to have the Rummage Sale this year. Due to the […]
(In response to: ‘Why yes, indeed, I believe Jesus pooped,’ a column by Don Rush, The Citizen, April 16, page 6) Dear Mr. Sherman, I am writing this letter with a sad heart because of the article written by Mr. Don Rush and published by you in the April 16 edition of The Citizen concerning […]
Melissa Kay Kelly of Goodrich; died May 1, 2016. She was 46. Born June 2, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wayne and Yvonne (nee: King) Kelly. She is survived by her parents; one sister, Dawn Kelly and one brother, Brian Kelly. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at VILLAGE […]
By David Fleet Editor April 10, 1865—Chattanooga, Tenn., 20-year-old Union Pvt. Tom Tucker and Brandon Township resident soldier who joined the 22nd Michigan Infantry in August 1862, reflected his daily activity in his diary. “Rainy and cold weather. I am on guard duty at the jail post #2. We heard this morning that the reb […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- An additional cell tower may be heading to the township. Skyway Towers, LLC has proposed building a 165-foot Monopole Communications Tower in the 8000 block of East Baldwin Road. The company, which has more than 480 towers nationwide.The planning commission will take up the issue at 7 p.m., May […]
Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Road, Goodrich, MI, to review and receive public comments regarding a rezoning request for Parcel # 02-10-300-018, 8.46-acres located on […]
Rose Mary Frazer of Ortonville; died April 24, 2016. She was 62. Born April 2, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to James and Annie (nee: Crum) Brake. She is survived by one son, James Frazer and one daughter, Lianna Frazer; one brother, Benny (Deborah) Brake. Rose was formerly employed by Sherman Publications and Oxford Bank. Funeral […]
William David Walker of Sun City Center, FL formerly of Ortonville; died April 22, 2016. He was 76. Born April 13, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late William D. and Margaret (nee: Illingworth) Walker. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Ann Walker; two children, Rocky Alan Walker and Michael David Walker; five grandchildren, […]