Thank you Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township wants to thank the 117 respondents who took the time to answer questions about the placement of safe, multi-use trails in Atlas Township. Your input was used to guide the location of new sidewalks and pathways throughout the community. You can keep up to date on the committee’s […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The annual Steps and Stories program has concluded for the summer with a shoe shopping trip for the students involved. “This is a true community collaboration between the Brandon Township Public Library, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and the Ortonville Eastern Stars, who generously provided all of the […]
Joshua James Foster, 35, of Flint Michigan passed away on July 19, 2023, in his sleep. Josh was born June 6, 1988 in San Diego California. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and playing video games with his friends. He is survived by his father Russell Foster (Tami), mother Annette Howard (Randolph), daughter Addison […]
The front of a 1959 Corvette at the Aug. 1st Brandon Chiropractic Center Car Show, 125 N. Ortonville Road. That show was just one of several classic car events including Back to the Bricks Tune Up Week is Aug. 7-12 and SeptemberFest, Sept. 16. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — If the village buildings could speak they would convey stories of pioneers, fires and modernization of a community. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is launching a historical walking tour for the Ortonville 175th anniversary. The idea originated in 2019 when DDA Director approached local historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, who […]
(In response to “Guidelines for village pickleball courts discussed,” The Citizen, July 29, 2023, page 11.) Pickleball courts I offer the following commentary: The two new pickleball courts located within Sherman Park, on Ball Street, Ortonville have only been made possible through the visionary pursuit of Brandon Township Clerk Roslyn Blair and Township Recreation Director […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Costa Rica — With a timeline of one week, a 2013 Brandon grad and another dozen people built a house for a family of four. In June, Scotty Loughlin joined a group to go on a short-term mission trip to the Pavas region of Costa Rica to build a structurally […]
Larry H. Sims, 63, of Columbiaville, Michigan passed away on July 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Larry was born to Thomas and Thelma Sims on April 4, 1960, in Flint, Michigan. He was a man of few words who enjoyed woodworking, hunting, camping, spending time with his grandkids and traveling with his wife. His family […]
A Green Tree frog hiding inside an Electric Lizard Daylily in Atlas Township. They can change color to match their environment. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — During the regular Monday night meeting, the Ortonville Village council voted 7-0 to reappoint planning commissioners Will Conway, Lee Palshan and Rick McAvinchey. “This is a pretty routine measure,” said village president Ken Quisenberry. “Their terms are similar to ours, they’re off-set. The planning commission recommends these.” Conway […]