Representative in State Legislature, 68th District, vote for one; 2 year term Name & years in district: Cheri Hardmon (D), 5 years in the district. Occupation, government experience: Journalist, media consultant. No government experience, but as a journalist, I have spent years covering politics and government throughout mid Michigan. I have listened to people talk […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — Just in time for Halloween, the Brandon Township Public Library will be hosting author and psychic medium Kristy Robinett for her program History, Mystery and the Magic of Witches. Registration required. “I’m going to talk about the cultural history of witches, how they were really natural healers, and […]
Building a Better Brandon On Nov. 8 the voters of Brandon Township face several local proposals, one of which is whether to allow limited marijuana facilities in Brandon Township. I, like many other Brandon voters, received a flyer from a group called Building a Better Brandon. On the surface, it seems like it is proposing […]
Denisse Cybulski with gourd art in downtown Ortonville at Witches Night on Oct. 8. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. The election is Nov. 8. Candidates were limited to 30-word responses. Key (D) Democrat, (R) Republican, (I) incumbent Goodrich School Board, vote for two; 6 year term Name & years in the district: Allison Bohlen, 30 years. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— At 11:33 a.m., on Oct. 7, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a four-year-old that shot himself in the leg with a gun. Upon arrival, the mother was providing medical attention to the boy. Brandon Fire also arrived at this time. Deputies secured the gun and gun […]
Please vote Brandon School District Voters: As a 26 plus year district and community member I am encouraging you to vote for Kim Smith-Kulaga, Vinny Bills and Herb Robinson for Brandon School Board. I know and understand what is needed to be on this school board. Smith-Kulaga, Bills, and Robinson are all Brandon Blackhawk Amuni! […]
BROECKER, BRIAN DALE of Waterford, Michigan; Died October 6, 2022. He was 57. Brian was born on August 25, 1965 in Pontiac, Michigan to Dale and Carol (nee: Uloth) Broecker. He was a 1983 Brandon High School graduate. Brian lived a life of hard work and great fun. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. […]
From left, Max Woodruff, Landon Dean, Sophia Caleca, and Arik Sage, Harvey-Swanson students in the Brandon Homecoming parade Sept. 30. Photo: Mo Voyer.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — ‘Tis the season to elect. In less than a month voters will head to the polls to decide leadership in a host of races. It’s time to meet them. From 6-8 p.m., on Oct. 11, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host a Meet the […]