By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Dec. 15 the Brandon Blackhawks Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Clio Mustang s 52- 31 at Brandon. The Blackhawks are 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the Flint Metro League. BHS Drew Hickmott had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Demetri McNeir had 14 points, and Tim Whalen […]
By David Fleet Editor Kodiak Island — After almost a decade in the Army, Staff Sgt. Grant Simcox endured boot camp, overseas deployments and the riggers of military life. While a return home to Goodrich is part of the plan, there’s one more stop on the way back to civilian life that’s far more wild […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly Twp. — At 10:40 p.m., Dec. 13, Michigan State Police Second District responded to a residence just west I-75 and Grange Hall Road for a domestic violence non-fatal shooting. When troopers arrived at the residence they located a victim that had been shot in the leg. Preliminary investigation revealed that the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Friday morning Charlotte Bemus was behind the wheel and out of control. “It was scary not having full control over the situation while driving,” said Bemus, a 17-year-old Goodrich High School junior and licensed driver. “If I were in this situation I would not want to hurt anyone, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 5-0 to send a proposal for a conditional use authorization on 10214 Hegel Road, the old fire hall back to the planning commission for reconsideration. On Nov. 28, the village planning commission voted 5-3 with one abstention to deny a conditional use […]
By David Fleet Editor Edmonton — On Dec. 7, the Edmonton Oilers made a roster move recalling defenseman and Ortonville native Ben Gleason from the American Hockey League Bakersfield Condors and assigning defenseman Philip Broberg. Gleason, 25 has scored two goals and seven assists with a +5 rating through 14 games with the Condors this season after signing a two-year contract with Edmonton on […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Local athletes will soon have a strength and conditioning edge during competitions thanks to a generous donation to the school’s weight room. Earlier this year, Nicholas Burnett, owner of Genesee, Oakland and Lapeer counties-based Flatrock, Adult Foster Care & Behavioral Care, and Steve Blevins, president along with Jeff Blevins vice […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — On Monday night the Groveland Township Board of Trustees were presented a comprehensive evaluation of the township fire department. At a cost of $4,000 on Jan. 9, the township retained Rich Marinucci, of the Firefighters Safety Officers Association to study the township fire department. “It’s clear we have to […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.— On Dec. 9, the Ortonville VFW Post 582 members, Lisa Radke’s Brandon Care Bears and more than 40 volunteers placed 528 wreaths on veterans graves at the Ortonville Cemetery and 96 at Seymour Lake Cemetery. “Thank you to everyone who donated their time and those who contributed to the […]
By David Fleet Editor During the holiday season, the communities attention turns to those in need. One group that often endures difficulties, but is often overlooked, is the area military families. The Citizen newspaper is once again recognizing our local military men and women serving our country away from home during the holiday season by […]