Superintendent search firm sought

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the Monday night board meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved to send out a request for proposal to find a search firm that will look for a potential permanent superintendent with a 7-0 vote. The search is necessary following the departure of Dr. Matt Outlaw to the Brighton […]

BHS students top in SAT

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon High School had three seniors this year with SAT scores in the top 1 percent in the nation. “The class of 2020 overall has had some of the best scores overall that I have seen in my eight years as the principal at BHS,” said Dan Stevens, high school […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of Brandon Township, County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the Township of Brandon on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. At the following locations: Precinct 1 & 2 – Brandon High School – […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP PRECINCT #2 VOTING LOCATION CHANGE EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION ATLAS TOWNSHIP PRECINCT #2 IS NOW LOCATED AT THE CREEKSIDE ACRES EVENT BARN 7388 SOUTH STATE ROAD GOODRICH, MI 48438 LOCATED NORTH OF ERIE STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF S. STATE ROAD. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK’S OFFICE […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP Notice of Public Accuracy Test for the STATE General Election November 3rd , 2020 To the qualified electors of Brandon Township, Oakland County, State of Michigan: Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in all precincts for the General Election on Tuesday, November […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 10/19/2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp / Fire 09/14/2020 & Elections Commission 10/08/2020 PRESENTATIONS 2019-2020 Oakland County Parks – Mike Donnellon NEW BUSINESS Approved MERS clarification Approved Election Admin pay increase RESOLUTIONS Approved Resolution 2020-17 Approved […]

Frederick Humphrey

HUMPHREY, FREDERICK RALPH of Columbiaville; died October 19, 2020. He was 75. He was born January 26, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to the late Basil Ralph and Reva May (nee: Patterson) Humphrey.  He married the former Janet Allen on August 6, 1976 in Goodrich, Michigan.  He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet Humphrey; […]

Blackhawk royalty

Blackhawk royalty

BHS Seniors Josh Mulcahey and Payton Fletcher were crowned Brandon Homecoming King & Queen on Oct. 9 at Blackhawk stadium. Photo by Mo Voyer

Election Preview Guide, Nov. 3 2020, Pt. 1

Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Ortonville and Brandon Townships. Candidates were limited 30-word responses. Key: (I) Incumbent, (R) Republican, (D) Democrat, (In) Independent, (NP) Non-Partisan. See next week for Brandon School Board, Goodrich village council, and Atlas Township Supervisor. Uncontested races are not published.. Village President (choose one) […]

It’s time for ‘Sparkle & Glam’

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Angela Evans wants to pamper her clients at her new salon. Sparkle and Glam, located in Ortonville, focuses on nails, facials, eyelash extensions and waxing. “I’m only doing natural nails right now,” said Evans. “I’m new to the area, and I’ve only been here a year. I was living in […]