By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — From 6:30-7:45 p.m., on March 4, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., is hosting a Parenting with Love and Logic Workshop, sponsored by Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance. This one-night workshop, facilitated by Linda Brooks, gives an introduction to the practical skills used in Love and Logic. […]
This is the first year since 2019 that I’m not standing up in a wedding. Yet. The year is early. But to put it simply, I’ve been maid of honor in two weddings (actually matron, but I don’t feel old enough to have the title ‘matron’), bridesmaid in one wedding, and bride in two weddings. […]
Rep. Schriver lack of understanding (In response to: Rep. Schriver responds to criticism over social media post, The Citizen, February 17, 2024, pg. 1) I want to commend Shelby Stewart-Soldan for the extremely well written article regarding Josh Shriver, Michigan representative for the 66th district, and including his response to being removed from committees and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District is looking for input on their upcoming strategic plan update. The survey for community input is available at brandonschooldistrict.org. “It’s an opportunity to create a vision for the future,” said district superintendent Carly Stone. “Our current plan expires in 2025, and it was […]
HAYNES, FREDERICK ROBERT of Beulah, Michigan formerly of Ortonville; passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. He was 87. Fred was born on October 20, 1936 in Waterford to the late Arthur and Florence (nee: Nave) Haynes. He married the former Florence Ashbaugh on January 12, 1957 in Waterford, Michigan. He is survived by his […]
Charleigh Freese, Reagan Dewitt and Alivia Freese Troop 77271 sample chili at the third annual Chili Cook-off on Bald Eagle Lake. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford — On Monday, state representative Josh Schriver, R-Oxford, was removed from his committee assignment and had his staff reassigned because of a post he shared on social media. Schriver is the representative for Michigan’s 66th House District which contains Bruce and Washington townships in Macomb County and Addison, Brandon, […]
It is well into tax-season, which means it’s time for my tax-season hobby. My husband is an accountant, so from January-April he works late hours. That means I have to find ways to entertain myself while he’s busy. Most television shows we watch together, so I can’t catch up on TV, and I read all […]
Explanation of Notice of Assessment What follows is a brief explanation of the letter all residents would have received in early February. This letter came from your local assessor, and details value changes to your parcel or property from 2023 to 2024. At the top of the page, you will see “THIS IS NOT A […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. —During the regular Monday night meeting, the Brandon Board of Education voted to increase the tuition rates for the Brandon preschool academy beginning next school year. “It’s been at least eight years since an increase,” said District Chief Financial Officer Jan Ziesel. Zeisel presented the board with a […]