Pot-ential
Emma in Ceramics class at Goodrich High School making a coil flower pot. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
District to host Facilities Planning & Feedback Forum ahead of bond
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — Goodrich Area Schools is seeking community input as it considers a zero mill-tax-rate-increase bond proposal for November 2025. This potential bond aims to support the district’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and Facilities and Infrastructure Focus Area, ensuring students have access to safe, modern, and engaging learning environments while enhancing facilities […]
Sharin’ O’ the Green returns for 2025
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is once again holding their annual Sharin’ O’ the Green fundraiser for the month of March, in preparation for the Easter food collection and distribution. “Sharin’ O’ the Green is an annual opportunity, where any funds donated to OCEF during the month of […]
BHS enrollment fair draws hundreds
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — On Feb. 19, Brandon Schools hosted their first-ever school-wide enrollment fair. “I would say we had over 200 folks come through,” said superintendent Carly Stone. “They all varied from preschool to soon-to-be high school families. We are just super thankful for all the participation.” Despite a delay due to […]
Despite snowy, colder winter months, area deer herd will be just fine
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Each morning township resident Jim Lusty tends to his hungry horses out back the family’s small rural township farm. Recently other critters have been sharing in the free farmland feast. “For the first time in years the deer have come up close and pawed back the snow the […]
Home prices higher, inventories lower, new builds up
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Home buyers across southeastern Michigan should see a mixed set of opportunities for the upcoming new year. Jeff Dawley, owner of Atlas Real Estate, 8491 S. State Road, Goodrich has worked in the area market and The Citizen readership area for more than 40 years. “There is a […]
Out of this world
Van at Oaktree Elementary painting Saturn for a solar system project. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
BEA, district contract negotiations ongoing
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular Brandon Board of Education meeting on Monday night, district superintendent Carly Stone gave an update about the ongoing negotiations with the Brandon Educators Association. Their contract, which has been expired since Oct. 31, has been in negotiation since spring of 2024. “In February 2024, legislation […]
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces bid for governor
By Hannah Ball hball@mihomepaper.com Genesee Cty. — Tensions were high across the country in the Summer of 2020. Chris Swanson, then Genesee County interim sheriff, responded to one of hundreds of protests nationwide following the death of George Floyd on May 25. According to news sources, a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck for […]
BMS work displayed at Michigan Art Education exhibit
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Beverly Hills, Mich — Art pieces from five Brandon Middle School students will be on display at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, for the Michigan Art Education Association Region Seven art exhibit. The reception and parent open house will be 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 26, […]