By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The 31st annual Septemberfest has been canceled. “We can’t have over 100 people gathering, per the governor,” said Brandon Township Parks and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant. “We usually have over 1,000 people.” Currently, under the governor’s executive order, outdoor gatherings in public spaces cannot exceed over 100 people. This is […]
Thank you Dear Editor, Ortonville and surrounding communities. Thank you for the cards, kind words, prayers, and support over the past 7 months. Your outpouring of care and concern has lodged a special place in our hearts. We are beyond grateful for everything you have done for Joe and our family. A huge thank you […]
Larceny At 9:21 a.m., Aug. 12, Brandon deputies responded to a report of larceny. Deputies met with the homeowner, who runs a business out of her home. She said she had fired an employee a few months ago and per company policy, upon termination, all employees are responsible to return business equipment. According to the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH CUTTING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS TO OWNERS OF LAND SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH, GENESEE COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: NOTICE is hereby given that all noxious weeds and/or grass found growing to a height greater than six (6″) inches may be cut by the Village and the owner of the […]
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Charter Township of Brandon PROJECT: Edna Burton Senior Center Interior & Exterior Door Replacement Project OWNER: Charter Township of Brandon Township P. O. Box 929 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462 Tel:248-627-2851Fax:248-627-6208 TYPE OF PROPOSALS: Sealed bids for the Edna Burton Senior & Activity Center door replacement project may be mailed or […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 08/10/2020 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire 07/13/2020 NEW BUSINESS Approved ORV Shields Road Access Approved Cell Tower Amendment Denied Drive In Theater RESOLUTION Danielle Willcock Recording Secretary Publish in The Citizen 8-15-20
A male American Goldfinch snacks on thistles in Brandon Township. Photo by Jonathan Schechter
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received a USDA Rural Business Development grant in collaboration with Main Street Oakland County. The money from this grant will be used to develop a Revolving Loan program to loan money to small businesses and commercial property owners in the DDA district and prioritize […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-At 7 p.m., Aug. 15, Brandon Recreation will host their 6th annual Family Movie Night at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. The movie being shown is Trolls World Tour. “We’re going to try and run it like we did in the past minus some […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon school district has decided on two options for schooling in the fall for parents to choose from. “School districts in Michigan received guidance from the State regarding what is permitted in each phase and under what conditions,” said Superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw in a press release. “We will […]