Brandon Twp.- Groveland Township residents may soon lose the use of their Brandon Township Library cards following a recent decision. In a Dec. 1, 2003 letter to Robert DePalma, Groveland Township Supervisor, the Brandon Township Library had suggested a millage increase to the residents of Groveland Township of 1.8265 mills to generate $190,686 needed to […]
Atlas Twp.-A proposed development that may swell Goodrich Schools has been put on hold after a former township planning commission member and several residents balked at the plan. “If you are going to allow a developer to take advantage of a community, they should give back to the community by setting aside land for our […]
From left, senior Melinda Maxey, James Davis, Lisa Langdon; (bottom, l-r) Amanda Halula, Elissa Fortner, Lynndsy Koss. Six students from Brandon High School recently auditioned and were chosen for MSVMA State Honors Choirs. From the 157-voice Regional Choir, 85 students were chosen to go on to the State level from District C. Elissa Fortner and […]
Brandon Twp.-Whether teaching students fire safety, math or reading—when the light goes on in young minds, Nancy Griest is still thrilled even after 25 years. “When students figure out what you’re talking about, it’s the reason I teach,” said Griest, who was honored by the Brandon School Board on Dec. 8, following her retirement at […]
Ortonville-When soldiers are buried they provide honor guards. When a veteran needs assistance they offer assistance. And for more than 100 years their work has influenced patriotism nationwide. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States began more than a century ago by a small group of veterans after serving in conflicts in both […]
After cutting more than $1.2 million in July 2003, local schools will face yet more cuts by the first of the year. School districts statewide may soon contend with a cut of about $92 per student announced on Dec. 17 as part of an effort to contend with a $900 million state deficit. The cut […]
During the past weeks the editorial staff here at The Citizen peruse the 52 editions of 2003 seeking the top stories for the traditional Year in Review edition. The upside to the assignment is knowing the conclusion to the story.The downside some stories end sadly while some end happliy and some simply never. For example: […]
On the eve of approving a development that could add 1,000 students to the Goodrich School District, Grand Blanc Township will now consider a second proposal that may bring even more students to the district. Bertakis Development will be seeking rezoning of about 154 acres west of Vassar and south of Baldwin roads in Grand […]
Brandon Twp.-Brandon Fire Department responded to a manufactured home fire at Sashabaw Meadows community on Dec. 31, 2003. According to David Borst, Brandon Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief a neighbor reported flames from the home at 8:56 p.m. and firefighters arrived on the scene at 9:04 p.m. The fire was under control at 9:17 p.m. […]
Brandon Twp.-On Jan. 5, Lori A. Ruhle was arrested and charged in Oakland County District Court with embezzling funds from Belle Ann Parent Organization (BAPO). Ruhle served as BAPO treasurer from 2002-2003. She is accused of misappropriation of $2,688 in funds collected by the organization. A part-time Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School employee, Ruhle is currently, […]