Patricia Hickey

HICKEY, Patricia “Pat”, of Waterford, formerly of Holly and Goodrich, was reunited with the Lord on the morning of October 7, 2020 at the age of 85.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Verdie Hickey and daughter Deborah Porcelli. Loving mother of David (Lynn) Hickey. Cherished grandma of Kevin (Kana), Laura, Scott, […]

Ready to change

Ready to change

A school bus on Seymour Lake Road in Brandon Township. Statewide leaves are changing with full color expected over the next two weeks. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Audit:Village of Ortonville coffers continue to grow

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Aaron Stevens, a CPA with Maner Costerisan, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 at last Monday’s village council meeting. The village board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit, the revenues for the fiscal year 2019-20 were […]

Township takes aim at slower speeds

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the Monday night board meeting, the township board against a resolution to ask for enactment of legislation to lower the speed limit to 45 miles per hour on dirt roads. The vote was 3-4 with trustees Dana DePalma and Bob Marshall and supervisor Kathy Thurman voting for […]

District extends interim superintendent offer

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the special board meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education voted 7-0 to extend a contingency offer to Dr. Karl Heidrich for the position of interim superintendent. “The Brandon Board of Education has extended an offer to Dr. Karl Heidrich from Stockbridge Community Schools to be our […]

Crime Watch Oct. 10, 2020

Parking lot assault At 8:40 p.m., Sept. 21, Brandon deputies responded to a report of an assault at a local establishment. Upon arrival, deputies met with a woman in the parking lot who stated that a man and woman had been yelling at each other in the parking lot but both parties had left the […]

Letters to the Editor Oct. 10, 2020

(In response to, “A feel good vote,” a letter by Richard Saroli, The Citizen, Sept. 26, page 6) No rebuff Dear Editor, A few questions Saroli. What is the air quality going to be for your children, grandchildren and all future humans on this Earth if nothing is done to stop the pollution from bad […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Brandon Township Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing October 27. 2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Brandon Township Office, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. 1) To consider for Special Use approval and Final Site Plan approval. Parcel Identification number: 03-21-100-004 Common Description: 2370 Granger Road, Ortonville 2) […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing October 28,2020 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal # 20-0014 Zoned R1-B Property ID # 03-30-202-036 John Valls Location: 2400 Allen Road, […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2020 AT 7:00 PM LOCATED AT THE ATLAS TOWNSHIP HALL, 7386 S GALE RD., GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 AND/OR BY TELECOMMUNICATION AS […]