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 […]

Community Christmas Toy Store

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer As the winter months get closer, people may start shopping for Christmas presents, and the Community Christmas Toy Store is asking for something different this year. “In the past, we have collected toys and games and the parents who qualify for OCEF have shopped for their children at the ‘Toy […]

Halloween Movie Night

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville.-Brandon Recreation, in conjunction with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and Tony Randazzo, will be hosting a Halloween Movie Night after trick-or-treating on Oct. 31. “We hope for a good turnout and good weather,” said Fred Waybrant, parks and recreation director. The movie will be at Sherman Village Park at baseball […]

Crime Watch Oct. 17, 2020

Larceny At 9:39 a.m., Oct. 12, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a larceny. Deputies met with the homeowner for a report of a stolen gun. The man stated that he last saw his handgun a few days prior, and noticed it missing on Oct. 12. He said that his cousin was staying with […]

Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2020

(In response to “No Rebuff,” a letter by Maragaret Story, The Citizen, Oct. 10, page 6.) The art of diversion Dear Editor, Ms. Story is to be congratulated; she has learned the Art of Diversion well. She doesn’t speak to the issues I raised on the position taken or not taken (Loading the Supreme Court) […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of the Groveland Township County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in Groveland Township on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.at the following locations: Precinct 1 – Groveland Township Office 4695 Grange Hall Rd., Holly […]