Howard Miller

MILLER, HOWARD HERBERT of Ortonville, Michigan; died on March 10, 2022. He was 79. Howard was born May 17, 1942 in to the late Gavin Joseph and Marian (nee: ) Brabo.  He was later adopted by George Bennett Miller. He is survived by three children, Jo Ann Miller, Beth Ann Teegarden and Alex David Miller; […]

Boa buddy

Boa buddy

From left, Kason, Luke and Rory with a boa constrictor named ‘Ruby’ from Supe’s Exotic Jungle that visited Oak Tree Elementary School on March 3. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

BFD to replace portable radios

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board unanimously approved using some American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase 18 portable radios for the Brandon Fire Department. “The current radio system we have is out of date, the equipment that we have was at end-of-life two years ago,” said Dave […]

‘Good Grief’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Goodrich High School theatre department is back up and running. March 17-19 GHS will put on their production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, a musical adaptation of the Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz. “I chose this show because it’s a classic,” said director Lindsay Carlisle. The show […]

Brandon,RCOC take aim at gravel roads

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board unanimously approved to spend $28,246 for graveling some township roads and to use budgeted road repair funds to pay for the gravel. In 2021, the gravel road projects did not get completed by Oakland County. “They did not get […]

Letters to the Editor March 12, 2022

(In response to ‘M-15 traffic, congestion draw township concern,’ The Citizen, Feb. 26, page 1) Be our voice Dear Editor What is the value of our children’s safety? We need to talk about traffic danger and health concerns. First, the traffic dangers. The intersection of Wolfe Road and M-15 is never an easy one-no matter […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING March 7, 2022 Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. Present: Blair, Broughton, DePalma, Marshall, Thurman, Unruh, and Rumball Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda as amended Reports Consent Agenda as amended Unfinished Business Approved: Resolution for Crown Castle Fiber LLC Metro Act Permit New Business Approved: Request […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold a TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. “The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.” The […]

Public Notice: Bald Eagle Lake

BALD EAGLE LAKE DRAIN NOTICE DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS DATE: March 24, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 1 Public Works Dr., Bldg 95 W, Waterford, Michigan 48328 QUESTIONS: (248) 858-0958 The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Apportionments on the above date, time and location. […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP 2022 BOARD OF REVIEW The 2022 March Board of Review will meet at the Brandon Township Office at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI on the following dates and times: Tuesday March 8th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday March 14th 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday March 16th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]