Cool down
Leo Simpson, 5, and Kateri, Coleman, 5, of Brandon Township take a dip and cool down on Wednesday during a few 90 degree days. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Oakland County schools mask up
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Starting Aug. 24, the Oakland County Health Department has mandated that masks must be worn for all students and staff, grades PK-12, which includes the Brandon School District. “This order is effective for our school district beginning today,” said Brandon superintendent Dr. Karl Heidrich in a letter to families on […]
Township roundabout construction set to begin
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Construction for the roundabout at Oakhill and Sashabaw roads will begin on Aug. 31, and the intersection will close on Sept. 1. The project will replace the current four-way-stop intersection with a compact roundabout, and is funded partially by a federal safety grant. “It was not a highly […]
Local provides CAN-Do Recycling
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A life-long resident of Groveland Township is creating an independent life for himself. Jake, a 2019 Brandon High School graduate, has started his business Jake CAN-Do Recycling to service the local community. He is also in the Adult Transition Program at Brandon Schools. “Like any 22-year-old, I’m trying to create […]
Letters to the Editor August 28, 2021
Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf of the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation department and staff, I would like to express appreciation and “Thank You” to the following sponsors for making the 3rd movie night of 2021 such a success: Ace Hardware 440 N. Ortonville Road; Bueches Food World 400 N. Ortonville Road; Genisys Credit […]
Mary Kim Omilda Hotchkiss
HOTCHKISS, MARY KIM OMILDA of Ortonville, Michigan, died August 18, 2021. She was 55. Mary was born April 6, 1966 in Ozamiz, Philippines to the late Bernardo and Catalina (Nee: Cabacug) Omilda. She married Loren Hotchkiss on December 30, 2004 in Independence Twp., Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Loren Hotchkiss; one […]
Jeffrey McKinney
JEFFREY ALAN McKINNEY, 67, of Ortonville, Michigan; passed away at his home (COVID free) on August 16, 2021 after a battle with Cancer. Born in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Gene Roy and Margaret Elaine (nee: Fraser) McKinney. Jeff will be fondly remembered as the life of the party who loved to gamble. Whether at the poker […]
We’re all ears
Stephanie Weil driving a tractor on the Weil’s Farm in Goodrich. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Long-term COVID symptoms
By Shelby Stewart Staff writer (Editors note:Shelby Stewart is a staff writer for The Citizen who recovered from COVID. Here’s her story.) For the last few weeks, I’ve started my morning by sitting on the floor of my home office with four little jars of essential oils in an attempt to regain some of my […]
Sign ordinance detailed above, beyond scope of federal law
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-During the regular meeting Aug. 9, village manager Ryan Madis gave an update on proposed changes to the temporary signage ordinance. “The Supreme Court ruled in 2016 about local sign ordinances, which basically overrules every municipal sign ordinance in the country,” said Madis. “So it’s a slippery slope.” Currently, the […]