Cooper Teare runs 3:55 mile

Cooper Teare runs 3:55 mile

Cooper Teare, a junior distance runner for the University of Oregon, recently ran a 3:55 mile in a major invitational track meet at Boston University. That effort, which saw him defeat the 2016 Olympic 1500 meter champion, made him the 3rd fastest indoor miler in the long history of Oregon distance running greats. Cooper is […]

Curbside service at the Table Food Pantry

Curbside service at the Table Food Pantry

The Table Food Pantry at Lakeview Community Church is now offering curbside service to families who qualify for assistance on Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Qualifying families are eligible for one pantry visit per month. “We are still able to offer several choices to our clients,” said Pastor John Grimshaw. “And we’ve been blessed with enough resources […]

C&L Ward holding virtual appointments

Despite the shelter-in-place extension, C&L Ward is working diligently to keep both staff and clientele as safe and satisfied as possible. As opposed to closing up shop and waiting for COVID-19 to relent, the home improvement company is changing things up. “We’re finding a tremendous amount of demand for home improvement during this exceptional time,” […]

Married 74 years: Dane & Elizabeth Guisbert

Spending a lifetime together couldn’t come much closer than Dane and Elizabeth(Butler) Guisbert’s marriage.   On April 27, the Ortonville couple will celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary. Dane and Elizabeth grew up on neighboring farms near Cass City. Always together, the couple became high school sweethearts. Dane graduate from Cass City High School in 1944 […]

Ortonville resident steps up with RVs 4 MDs

Ortonville resident steps up with RVs 4 MDs

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The U.S. now has over 400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and medical professionals everywhere are balancing their work and keeping their family safe. Luckily, an organization called RVs 4 MDs is looking to help out, and Ortonville resident and president Tonja Brice is joining in. The organization, through their Facebook […]

‘We are all in the same boat, but not the same storm’

Home health nurse shares challenges of care during coronavirus

‘We are all in the same boat, but not the same storm’

Sara Taylor loved her morning coffee. Then the coronavirus arrived. “Everyday I had a cup before work,” said Taylor, 37. “But that came to a quick stop about a month ago. I’m on the road most of the day and since the lock down there’s no longer a place out in the community to use […]

Locals ramp up mask sewing for coronavirus battle

By Shelby Stewarat Staff Writer Nationally, there is a shortage of a lot of medical supplies due to COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, including masks. Local residents are doing everything they can to help out. “So, my sister works as an EMT and contacted my mom and I last week,” said Sarah Allen, Brandon Township resident […]

‘Rob was a good leader who set great example for other firefighters’

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On March 16, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Captain Rob Cummins. “Rob was an asset to the department,” said Tere Onica, township supervisor. “The first responders (like Cummins) are truly dedicated, they go are out there in all types of weather, heat, cold […]

Life in Italy following COVID lockdown

By David Fleet Editor Martina Ferri is thankful for the yard behind her home. “We first had the news of the COVID virus on Feb. 21,” said Martina via the WhatsApp. “They soon started closing schools and my college. It all happened so fast. We are lucky here with my family, we have a backyard […]

The Citizen wins three awards in state journalism contest

The Citizen newspaper was honored with three awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 11th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism competition. The awards were announced earlier this month. With the new awards, The Citizen has now received 43 MPA awards since 2005. The competition inspires all […]

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