The Citizen newspaper was honored with eight awards in the 2021 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 13th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism competition. With the new awards announced on March 17, The Citizen has now received 63 MPA awards since 2005. With the number of winning entries by […]
By David Fleet Editor It was day 25 of the war, and Anna Sorochynska friends and family are scattered in different cities with guns in hands. “I am doing fine, but the internet is still horrible,” said Sorochynska, a volunteer defending the Ukraine.. “My unit and I are planning to move somewhere closer to the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the Goodrich School Board voted 6-0 to join other public school districts in a nationwide lawsuit against electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc., alleging vaping is harming students. “There is no financial or legal risk to the districts for participating,” said Wayne Wright, district superintendent. “They are just […]
By David Fleet Editor Harli Hadden’s road to the USAPL High School Nationals Powerlifting Championships this weekend has not been smooth. But while the 18-year-old Bendle High School senior and co-captain of the Goodrich Girls Powerlifting team physical strength is noteworthy, her moxie to overcome a life tragedy is exceptional. In 2016 Harli, along with […]
By David Fleet Editor It’s been more than 40 years since area resident Dale Bond first tapped a few of the stately Brandon Township maple trees. Since then it’s all about the drip. “The weather’s been up and down this spring, the sap needs warmer weather and sunlight— but that’s why they call it Michigan,” laughed Bond. […]
By David Fleet Editor At 1 p.m., March 23, there will be a statewide tornado siren test during severe weather week. Brandon Township has 11 weather sirens scattered throughout the township. “As a reminder, Oakland County’s policy is to activate the sirens county-wide for severe weather events only (severe thunderstorms with 70 plus mile-per-hour winds […]
By David Fleet Editor Two state lawmakers are looking to local funding for area police patrols. State Represenatives David Martin and Mike Mueller are helping spearhead a plan to provide permanent and stable funding for a program that ensures rural Michigan communities have police protection. The state’s secondary road patrol program provides funding for sheriff’s […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the village council voted 3-1 to appoint Susan Simion as a village councilperson. Simion will serve through Nov. 20, 2022 and then the seat is up for election in November. The vote followed the resignation of Village Council member Wendy Ciaramitaro on Feb. 14. Simion was one […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-Walking to Grand Blanc just became a little easier. On March 16, the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission OK’d $264,000 of county American Rescue Plan Act funds for a portion of the Iron Belle Trail connection construction in Atlas. The funds will be used for a sidewalk to connect the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-For nearly 22 years, Sarah Brown has meticulously instructed thousands of middle school students on mathematics. The years of success in the classroom has added up to earning Brown the first ever Goodrich Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year. “I’m grateful and humbled by the honor,” said Brown. “I’m just so […]