Youth essential workers honored

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is thanking the youngest of the essential workers in the community, and doing their part to give back. “We found between Papa Bella’s, Cook’s Farm Dairy, Bueche’s and A&W that there were 58 students who were working providing food for our community,” said BGYA President Bob […]

Letters to the Editor May 30, 2020

Mr. Ortonville Dear Editor, A shout out to Ron Sutton. He walks by our window (in the village) every Thursday with a knock and “air” kisses asking how things are going! I miss Mr. Ortonville! Love and miss you Ron! Liz – Village Clerk Glad to see The Citizen Dear Editor, I’m very happy to […]

Village mural complete

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Those coming into town will be welcomed back in a big way. The new mural at 437 Mill St. is a collaboration project with the Downtown Development Authority, the Planning Commission and the owners of the building. “I am beyond happy with the mural Kevin Burdick painted for our […]

Sarah Minkler

Sarah Jane (Diehl) Minkler died Friday, May 22, 2020 in Swartz Creek, MI. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Hunters Creek, Michigan, the only daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Grenier) Diehl. Her beloved Aunt Sylvia nicknamed her Sally as a child and so she was called the rest of her life. The Diehl […]

Crime Watch: May 9, 2020

Neighbor issues At 8:16 a.m., on May 1, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a civil matter in the 5000 block of Sherwood. The complainant said that his neighbor is rude and threatening and that there has been ongoing issues with the property between them. The dirt berm his neighbor built caused flooding in […]

Despite lock-down, Mrs. Fran’s stories stream on to youth

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Even though the Brandon Township Public Library is closed, residents don’t have to miss out on Miss Fran’s story times. “Reading during social distancing is even more critical than before,” said Fran Hotchkiss. “For families that are quarantining together, the intimacy of reading to your children while cuddling helps them […]

Youth Recognition Awards

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer While the Brandon Groveland Youth Recognition night has been postponed, BGYA is still honoring 168 students with Youth Recognition Awards, including two gold star award winners. “I am extremely proud of all of the students that have been nominated this year and who have all made a very positive difference […]

Kevin Pratt

PRATT, Kevin – age 61, went home to be with his Lord on April 15, 2020 at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will be held later this year at Woodside Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation or Wounded […]

Curbside service at the Table Food Pantry

Curbside service at the Table Food Pantry

The Table Food Pantry at Lakeview Community Church is now offering curbside service to families who qualify for assistance on Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Qualifying families are eligible for one pantry visit per month. “We are still able to offer several choices to our clients,” said Pastor John Grimshaw. “And we’ve been blessed with enough resources […]