Editor’s note: Let’s face it 2021 was rough. It’s time now to look on the bright side, especially when it comes to a new year. Despite the challenges 2021 we all endured, there are many reasons to be hopeful for the new year ahead. The Citizen newspaper asked a few of our local leaders to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to purchase 80 new economics text books for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. “Our current economics text book, the copyright is 2003,” said Carly Stone, executive director of curriculum and instruction. “So to ensure we are providing our students some […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council is set to start the new year with some new faces. On Dec. 20, during the regular night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to approve the committee appointment recommendations for the 2022 calendar year. Keith Dylus was reappointed to streets committee, Larry Hayden was reappointed […]
Dahlia and Cooper Eles of Goodrich make last minute adjustments to their family Christmas Tree prior to Santa’s arrival. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the village council voted 7-0 to approve the updated draft of the village master plan. “We’ve been trying to move Heaven and Earth to get an updated draft to reflect everything that was pointed to in the 2018-2019 process,” said village manager Ryan Madis. […]
SLATER, JERRY WILLIAM of Roseville, Michigan; died on December 20, 2021. He was 57. Jerry was born January 11, 1964 in Troy, New York to Frederick William and Paula (nee: Burgan) Slater. He is survived by his loving mother, Paula Reese; one sister, Tuesday Cariera; two brothers, Rick (Andrea) Slater and Garrett (Tiffany) Hoffman; nieces […]
ADAIR, JASON KURT of Flint, Michigan; died on December 18, 2021. He was 48. Jason was born August 20, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robin and Frances (nee: Meinheit) Adair. He is survived by his loving wife, Pearl Angelie Adair; mother, Kathleen Adair; five sons, Kristofer (Melissa) Tilton, Kurt Adair, Jasper Adair, Pearson […]
MARKEL, CHARLES ROBERT of Ortonville, Michigan; died on December 18, 2021. He was 61. Charles was born September 25, 1960 in Goodrich, Michigan to William and Gloria (nee: Markel) Perigo. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Perigo; one sister, Bev Markel, step-sister, Florence Franklin; also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and […]
From left, Reid Elementary students Evelyn Davis and Tessa Harrell decorate the Goodrich Community Christmas Tree on Dec. 9. The students colored more than 250 ornaments donated by Goodrich Enrichment Activities & Revitalization. The tree was illuminated at Goodrich Downtown Christmas. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On Dec. 6, the Brandon Board of Education received the resignation of interim superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich. In a message to the community, the board of education said he plans to retire on Jan. 1. “To ensure continued leadership within, and operations of, the school district, the board of education […]