By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night regular meeting, village manager Ryan Madis outlined how he would handle the temporary signage in the village moving forward. “Temporary signage is not a single, thru-line issue,” he said. “There are several facets to it.” The three types of signage he outlines were the gateway […]
Domestic assault At 1:47 a.m., June 19, Brandon deputies responded to a report of domestic assault. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim, who said she worked there as a caretaker. She said she had stepped outside to smoke, and saw her ex-boyfriend in the yard running toward her. She attempted to get back inside […]
Hannah’s Legacy Foundation Dear Editor, The Hannah’s Legacy Foundation would like to thank the 100 golfers and 125 dinner guests that attended our 4th annual golf outing and dinner that took place on June 21 at the Davison Country Club. The generosity of the sponsors, golfers, and the community raised over $20,000. We would also […]
ULOTH, JOHN M. of Groveland Township, Michigan. Died June 30, 2021. He was 82. John was born June 9, 1939 in Ortonville, Michigan to the late Everett J. and Annie (nee: Leece) Uloth. He married Carol Ann Uloth on December 6, 1985 in Waterford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; two children, […]
SCHWARTZ, BRIAN LEVI of Lapeer, Michigan; died suddenly June 25, 2021. He was 75. Brian was born September 5, 1945 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Margaret (nee: Feathers) Schwartz. He is survived by six children, Cynthia Schwartz, Brian (Amy) Schwartz, Tabethia (Milt) Tiseo-Shell, Donna (Joe) Szymanski, Maryanne Zorkott and Nina Schwartz; also survived […]
GROGG, NANCY A. of Goodrich formerly of Clarkston, Michigan. Died June 26, 2021. She was 95. Nancy was born May 10, 1926 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Dosha (nee: Taylor) Lipford. She is survived by two children, Steve (Julie) Whayne and Kelley (Fred) Saber; seven grandchildren, Mike (Courtney) Portrey, Katie Portrey, Ashley […]
An American Flag and summer flowers in Ortonville. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Like many dogs, Kobea, a 5-year-old Cardigan corgi, loves to take a walk which may include covering some weedy terrain. However, lurking in the fields of the Brandon Township countryside is an unwanted tiny pest waiting to jump on board. Experts say that ticks will be worse this year because […]
(In response to, “Ideas for Ortonville’s Heritage Garden needed,” The Citizen, June 19, page 7.) Keep the garden Dear Editor, I live downtown Ortonville and like many of us I often walk the area and one of the things I enjoyed the most was the tiny little garden next to the town hall building. The […]
Domestic assault At 10:12 p.m., June 16, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault. While en-route, dispatch advised that someone was involved with a knife. Upon arrival, the suspect was located hiding in the rear of a vehicle in the driveway. He was ordered to come out and he opened the door. […]