By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Between the 18 new staff and teachers Brandon hired this year, there is 109 years of teaching experience. But all that experience wasn’t easy to come by. “It’s been very difficult,” said Carly Stone, Brandon Schools executive director of curriculum and instruction. “There aren’t as many fresh grads, and we […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Maria Wardell lost power at her Groveland Township home during Monday’s storms at 6:07 p.m., along with over 260,000 other DTE customers. And like many other DTE customers in southeast Michigan, she’s frustrated. “The power outage requires us to buy fuel for the generator, which impacts the budget,” said Wardell […]
Promote the vote (In response to, ‘Locals rally,’ a letter by Jay R. Taylor, The Citizen, Aug. 27, 2022, Page 4) Last week the letter from Jay R. Taylor quoted a woman from Clarkston insinuating that the proposed amendment on Michigan’s November ballot called “Promote the Vote” weakens our ability to know whether the voter […]
PETERS, JOAN I. of Goodrich, Michigan; died September 1, 2022. She was 84. Joan was born on December 7, 1937 in Houston, Texas to the late Phillip and Lois (nee: Newton) Grace. She is survived by two sons, Donald C. (Gayle) Peters and Dennis R. Peters; eight grandchildren, Krista (Tom) Brown, Leanna (Dan) Mazich, Dennis […]
Doug McAbee of Goodrich, Michigan died September 2, 2022. He was 74 years old. Doug was born September 21, 1947 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Samuel and Irene (nee Gladden) McAbee. He married Laurie Pickett July 15, 1978 at the Atlas Community Baptist Church in Atlas, Michigan. He is survived by his loving […]
MORAN, ROBIN LEE of Metamora, Michigan; died on August 23, 2022. He was 69. Robin was born June 15, 1953 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Carl Frank and June Marie (nee: Vogel) Moran. He married the former Cathy Sanders on May 16, 1987 in Farmington, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife, […]
Kate Jordan, Reid Elementary school principal, prepares for Goodrich students to return on Aug. 29 to classes. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville—During the regular Monday night meeting, the village council approved a resolution with a 5-1 vote to adopt the Adult Use Marihuana Establishment Ordinance. Council member Pat George voted against the resolution, and council member Larry Hayden was absent with notice. The ordinance was approved by voters in the Aug. […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — The Brandon Board of Education is looking to fill a vacancy on the board following the resignation of a board member. “Our roles are to preserve and improve the quality of our school district by setting our vision, goals and policies,” said Diane Salterboard president. “It is important […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — For seven years, Ragen Rockwell has been the part-time Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance caseworker in Brandon Schools. Her last day is Aug. 30, and then she will be transferring full-time to Waterford. “I cannot think of a single thing that I will not miss about the Brandon-Ortonville […]