By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 for a new contract with the Genesee County Sheriff Department, which was set to expire Dec. 31, 2020. The new two year contract is less than a 2 percent increase over the previous year, said Tere Onica, township supervisor. The […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.– Brian Essenmacher a CPA for Yeo & Yeo, presented the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 at Monday’s township board of trustee meeting. The township board of trustees, who convened in person, voted 5-0 to accept the audit. According to the […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On Monday at the school board meeting, Paul Bryant and Kasey Eason of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The board voted 7-0 to approve the audit. According to the audit for the fiscal year […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Planning Commission Chair Rick Misek and Planning Commission Vice Chair Paul Duggan. Both positions will be vacated Nov. 15. Township Supervisor Tere Onica recommend Greg Thurk and June Amman to replace the two openings […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 for a resolution to support legislation to reduce the speed limit on unimproved roads. The proposed legislation, spearheaded by Independence Township officials, would allow townships, like Groveland, with the approval of the road commission, to establish speed limits on gravel […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer At the Monday night board meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved to send out a request for proposal to find a search firm that will look for a potential permanent superintendent with a 7-0 vote. The search is necessary following the departure of Dr. Matt Outlaw to the Brighton […]
BHS Seniors Josh Mulcahey and Payton Fletcher were crowned Brandon Homecoming King & Queen on Oct. 9 at Blackhawk stadium. Photo by Mo Voyer
By David Fleet Editor Ryan Michael Coates, 38 of Goodrich, was arraigned in 67th District Court on Oct.10 on charges of criminal sexual conduct and accosting children for immoral purposes according to Michigan State Police. Coates was arrested following a search warrant executed at his residence. The investigation was by the Michigan State Police Computer […]
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Ortonville and Brandon Townships. Candidates were limited 30-word responses. Key: (I) Incumbent, (R) Republican, (D) Democrat, (In) Independent, (NP) Non-Partisan. See next week for Brandon School Board, Goodrich village council, and Atlas Township Supervisor. Uncontested races are not published.. Village President (choose one) […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 3-0 to approve trick-or-treating in the village from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31 Council members Tim Light and Wendy Ciaramitaro were absent with notice. “I want 6 to 8 (p.m.) just like every other city or village,” said Tim Barraco, councilman. “These kids need some […]