Letters to the Editor March 20, 2021

Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf of Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and our entire community we would like to thank the Brandon School administration and staff for your dedication to the welfare of your students. Your persistent hard work and research allowed our school system to be one of few to remain open during this […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 8, 2021 Held virtually via Zoom. Meeting ID: 248 627 4976 Meeting Passcode: 484622 Item 1: CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 pm. Item 2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Item 3: ROLL CALL: Brice, Dylus, George, Green, Hayden, Nivelt, Randazzo. Item 4: APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 5: PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda […]

Public Notice: Ortonville Cemetery Board

ortonville cemetery annual meeting The Ortonville Cemetery Association will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held in the chapel at the cemetery. Anyone interest is invited to attend. Any questions please call 248-627-8413 Marguerite Garman Secretary, Ortonville Cemetery Association Publish in The Citizen 3-20-21

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 03/08/2021 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp / Fire 2/8/2021 Budget Meeting Minutes Twp 2/17/2021 Budget Meeting Minutes Fire 2/22/2021 NEW BUSINESS Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Presentation Public Hearing Appropriations Act/Budget Approved Appropriations Act 2021-2022 Approved Budget 2021-2022 […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 5th – 7:00 P.M. Will hold a Public Hearing within its Regular scheduled meeting Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 For the purpose of receiving public comment on: Special Assessment District for Seymour Lake Weed Control #2 Including Initial Escrow and Use of Surplus from […]

Donna Ross

ROSS, DONNA MAE of Lake George, Michigan formerly of Ortonville; died March 14, 2021. She was 87. She was born December 12, 1933 in Ortonville, Michigan to the late Harry and Winifred (nee: Wolfe) Featherston.  She is survived by four children, Thomas (Lori) Ross, William (Debbie) Ross, Nancy (Gordon) Mason and Shari (fiancé Mike Marshall) Rutherford;  […]

Marjorie ‘Marg’ Bovan

Marjorie L. Bovan (Marg) passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021.  She was surrounded by family and friends, and passed away peacefully. She was born in Ellwood City on June 22, 1954 to the late John and Elizabeth Cowan.  She graduated from Riverside High School in 1972 […]

Sweet beginnings

Sweet beginnings

Dale Bond and Bill Haney boil sap in southern Brandon Township. Warm sunny days starting the maple sap flowing a few weeks ago. On average, a tapped maple will produce 10 to 20 gallons of sap per tap. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Village marijuana dispensary ordinance challenged

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the special meeting on Monday night, the village council voted unanimously to keep the current village ordinance that prohibits marijuana dispensaries in the village limits. “There was a petition request of a different ordinance,” said Tonja Brice village president. “The request is to reevaluate or revise that ordinance.” […]

Giving back one stitch at a time

(This is the first of a series of stories The Citizen will publish during Women’s History Month a celebration of women’s accomplishments and contributions celebrated in the month of March.) By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Goodrich-When Nancy Tenniswood retired from teaching, she wasn’t done serving her community. “I was a teacher for 26 years,” said […]