Brandon William Nieporte – age 32 of Goodrich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place. He is survived by his father, Dean Nieporte; his mother, Kathleen Smith; his stepfather, Brook Smith; his brothers, Brent Nieporte (Carli), Blake Nieporte (Austin); […]
Voters go to the polls on Aug. 2 in a partisan primary election for the November ballot. Key in the upcoming election are not only new candidates but new districts following the redistricting in the state house, senate and congressional seats. In today’s edition of The Citizen are the candidates for the State House of […]
The fireworks launched from Brandon Middle School of the Food Trucks and Fireworks event put on by the Friends of AMOS and the Ortonville DDA on July 3. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville —Septemberfest is growing this year. For the first time, the event with run for four days total, with vendors in downtown Ortonville on Saturday and Saturday. “The big changes are that we are corroborating with the DDA and the Lions Club to make it an actual four day event, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The school year may have recently ended, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is ramping up for their annual Back-To-School distribution. “This gives them (the students) a chance to go into school with a good attitude with all their supplies,” said Audrey Moon, project coordinator. “It helps […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — At 6 p.m., July 20, the Brandon Township Public Library will host a creative writing program, Writing Under the Sea. Participants will be doing some free writing exercises with ocean-themed prompts. “I have a presentation with a mix of written and picture-based prompts, and as a group we’ll […]
Eleanor Daisy Marshall, age 93 of Clarkston, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at Standish House, in Waterford. Eleanor was born, May 20,1929 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Joseph and Leta Winter. Mrs. Marshall was employed as a buyer of cosmetics and jewelry for Rite Aid Drug Stores. She also enjoyed activities and meeting with friends at […]
Ellen Darlene Hotchkiss, age 82 of Ortonville, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, in her Ortonville residence. Ellen was born, April 7, 1940 in Hulbert, Michigan, to Floyd and Edith (nee Skeans) Robinson. Mrs. Hotchkiss was a homemaker raising a large family. Family members say that her favorite times were being around her children and grandchildren, whom she showered […]
BLUNK, Michele S. “Shelly” of Brandon Township; passed away on July 7, 2022; age 63. Loving wife of Bob for 43 years. Beloved mother of Rochele (Vince) Jakubowski, Daniele Blunk and Jared Blunk. Proud Mimi of Anabele and Abriele. Daughter of Mary Anne and the late Robert LaForest. Sister of Bob (Sharon) LaForest, Rory (Char) […]
Sgt. Stacy Miller and Firefighter Shane Krayseneck from the Groveland Fire Department spraying Michael Duggan, 7, and his family during the Hadley Fourth of July Parade. Photo: Patrick McAbee.