Norman ‘Bud’ Bass Jr.

Norman James Bass Jr. “Bud”; of Goodrich; age 77; passed away on January 1, 2020. Norman was the loving father of Nancy (Jim) Eckola, Julie (Dave) Dewar and Michael (Kathy) Bass; loving grandfather of Andrea (Aaron) Burns, Laureen (Jake) McDonoff, Erik (Kelsey) Dewar, Ben (Kelsie) Eckola, Rachel (Jacob) Ignacio, Jacob Bass, Sam (Natalie) Eckola, Mark […]

Norman Cadarette

In Everlasting Loving Memory Norman Dale Cadarette, ( Big Norm ) with a long list of accomplishments  and longtime resident of Ortonville Michigan said good bye to life on earth December 29th at the age 78. Norman is survived by his wife of 55 years , Betty Cadarette : His children  Norman L , Terry, […]

Eugene Phipps

PHIPPS, EUGENE HARLO of Lapeer; Died on December 31, 2019; he was 68. He was born December 24, 1951 to the late Harlo and Beulah (nee: Stephens) Phipps.  He married the former Deborah Penley on June 11, 2005 in Goodrich, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Phipps; four children, Jennifer (Ryan) Partlan, […]

2019 in review Pt. 2

(Editor’s note: In the Dec. 28 edition the top stories from January to May were published. This week stories and photos from May-December 2019 are reviewed.) June Michigan’s suffrage amendment By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 10, 1919, Michigan became one of the first states to ratify the 19th amendment, guaranteeing women the right […]

Remembering 2019 pt. 1

Remembering 2019 pt. 1

Senator Ruth Johnson takes oath By David Fleet Editor On Wednesday Ruth Johnson took the oath of office for State Senator for the 14th District. Johnson, 64, had served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2011, announced her candidacy for the Michigan State Senate 14th District in April to replace Sen. Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc, […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Charter Twp. of Brandon PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY REVIEW A draft copy of the Brandon – Ortonville Parks & Recreation Master Plan will be available for community review at the Charter Township of Brandon and the Village of Ortonville Clerk’s office from December 30th, 2019 through January 28th, 2020. Copies will also be […]

Letters to the editor Dec. 28

(In response to “Christmas neighbors,” The Citizen, Dec. 14, page 5) Ditto Dear Editor, Mr. McAbee, send this picture (or even another one that shows the word DITTO more clear,) into Good Morning America on ABC!! This picture says it all and the whole world needs to see it! I love it! Please do it!! […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

2020 ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULED TIMES WITH THESE EXCEPTIONS (*) TWP. BOARD MEETING 3RD MONDAY 5:30 PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 21* TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18* MONDAY, MARCH 16 MONDAY, APRIL 20 MONDAY, MAY 18 MONDAY, JUNE 15 MONDAY, JULY 20 MONDAY, AUGUST 17 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE, to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE ATLAS TOWNSHIP HALL, 7386 S. GALE ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 to consider Conditional […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of the Groveland Township Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following: BZA 2020-002, Walter Dilber 02-20-176-027 and -028 […]