STEPHENSON, PAMELA MARIE of Ortonville, Michigan; died on July 20, 2022. She was 76. Pamela was born on March 12, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan to Eleanor Lowes. She is survived by her husband, Roger Don Stephenson; three children, Lynette M. (the late Dan) Glassbrook, Roger N. (the late Glenda) Stephenson and Tonya R. (Scott Thompson) […]
Dexter L. Caudill, died peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022 in his home in Ortonville surrounded by his family. He was born on January 29, 1937 in Fusonia, Kentucky, to Solomon and Alma (nee: Cornett) Caudill. He was the owner of D & N Service, in Ortonville for over 40 years. On March 26, 1955 […]
HARMON, ANDREW FLOYD “ANDY” of Clarkston, Michigan; died on July 22, 2022. He was 50. Andy was born on October 3, 1971 in Pontiac, Michigan to the Susan Fern (nee: Johnson) and the late Harold Thomas Harmon. He married Sian McBride Jasso on September 10, 2016 in Waterford, Michigan. He is survived by his loving […]
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear mother, former Ortonville resident, Rebecca Marneta Grojean (Neta). Rebecca gained her wings to heaven on July 17, 2022, at the age of 90. At the time of her death Rebecca was living in Kissimee, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Carmen […]
A praying mantis contemplates his colorful home on an Atlas Township lily. Hot humid weather has prompted some excellent growing conditions for many plants. Photo: Patrick McAbee
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville— On Aug. 2, the village residents will have an ordinance on the ballot that would allow marijuana retail establishments in the village limits. Currently, the ordinance in the village does not allow retail establishments. Back in 2018, residents of Michigan passed Proposal 18-1, which legalized recreational marijuana and recreation […]
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland township. The partisan primary election is Aug. 2. Candidates were limited to 30-word responses. Key (D) Democrat and (R) Republican. 66th District State Representative (Brandon Township & Ortonville) Name & years in the district : Emily C. Busch, (D) I have […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the regular Monday night meeting, the board of education voted unanimously to move forward with millage language for a non-homestead restoration millage for the November 2022 election. “That millage, what it would do, is it would allow us to restore,” said Janice Ziesel, executive director of business […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer At 6:30 p.m., on Aug. 1, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. will host a Purple Heart Ceremony, in partnership with the Ortonville VFW Post 582. “I feel so honored to get to host the Purple Heart Ceremony at the library this year,” said Fran Hotchkiss, library outreach […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.—Brandon Schools will be looking for a new athletic director following the resignation of Chris Deines, who has taken a position as athletic director in Corunna to be closer to home. “Mr. Deines informed me that he had an opportunity as an Athletic Director in Corunna Schools that is […]