NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, November 3, 2020 GROVELAND TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Groveland Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County […]
On the afternoon of September 15, 2020, Dennis Armstrong passed away at the age of 71. Dennis was born to Ray and Beatrice Armstrong in 1949. He grew up in Ortonville, MI. He left to serve in the U.S. Army, and served a year in Vietnam. When he returned, he met and married Susan Blessing, […]
FARNER, Naomi Joyce “Duke” – of Goodrich, MI, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Naomi was born in Grand Blanc, MI on October 26, 1932, daughter of the late John and Hazel (Hegel) Main. She was one of seven siblings. Naomi was married to Harold W. Farner for […]
Puck (Katrianna Ray), of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” fame performing at the Renaissance Festival on Parade on Sept. 12. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon school district is working on suicide prevention this year. “The goal is that the Brandon School Community aims for or will have a zero percent suicide rate among our Brandon/Ortonville students and community members,” said Diane Zedan, director of special education and preschool programs. During the Monday night board […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Every month for the past six years, Brandon Superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw has honored a staff member as the “Extraordinary Blackhawk of the Month.” This month, Outlaw decided to honor the entire food service department for all of their work during the coronavirus lock down. “If it wasn’t for the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon superintendant Dr. Matt Outlaw has been offered a job as Brighton Schools superintendant. “Over the past six-plus years, Brandon students, staff and parents have done so much to move this district forward,” said Outlaw. “I am really proud of the work that they have all done.” Outlaw was unanimously […]
(In response to “Seek the truth,” a letter by Dan Eschmann, The Citizen, Sept. 12, page 6) The real truth Dear Editor, Our community was asked to believe that three Village trustees up for election are looking out for our tax dollars. They scrutinize small items like phone stipends and reimbursements to our staff and […]
JOHNSON, JAIMIE DIANE of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Died September 21, 2020. She was 32. Born on September 25, 1987 in Clarkston, Michigan. She is survived by her parents, Trisha and Brian Reid and Gary and Michelle Johnson; three sisters, Melissa (Nick) Schrah, Jessica Frezza and Taylor Reid; one brother, Mike (Hope) Johnson; her grandparents, Judy […]
Elizabeth Jane McGill, age 95, of Oak Park, died on Wednesday September 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late William Henry McGill. Loving mother of Liam McGill, Christine (Lynn) Campbell, Michael McGill, Margaret (Mark) Hepke, David McGill, Suzanne (Kenneth) Anderson, Thomas (Carol) McGill, John McGill, James McGill, Mary McGill and Joseph (Lauren) McGill. Loving grandmother […]