Blackhawk royalty
BHS Seniors Josh Mulcahey and Payton Fletcher were crowned Brandon Homecoming King & Queen on Oct. 9 at Blackhawk stadium. Photo by Mo Voyer
Local man charged with accosting children for immoral purposes
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 […]
Election Preview Guide, Nov. 3 2020, Pt. 1
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) […]
It’s a go:Trick-or-treat Goodrich
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 […]
Goodrich Schools district audit
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 7-0 vote on Monday night the school board of trustees accepted an audit from Lewis & Knopf for the 2019-120 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by Ken Rappuhn senior staff accountant and 2012 Goodrich High School graduate. The district ended the 2019-20 fiscal year with […]
Community Christmas Toy Store
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer As the winter months get closer, people may start shopping for Christmas presents, and the Community Christmas Toy Store is asking for something different this year. “In the past, we have collected toys and games and the parents who qualify for OCEF have shopped for their children at the ‘Toy […]
Halloween Movie Night
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville.-Brandon Recreation, in conjunction with Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and Tony Randazzo, will be hosting a Halloween Movie Night after trick-or-treating on Oct. 31. “We hope for a good turnout and good weather,” said Fred Waybrant, parks and recreation director. The movie will be at Sherman Village Park at baseball […]
Village inks long-term road plan
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the village council voted 3-0 to approve the Transportation Asset Management Plan project, proposed by Flint-based Wade Trim. The cost of the project is not to exceed $22,500. Council members Tim Light and Wendy Ciaramitaro were absent with notice. Bid requests for a plan to manage the village […]
State bound: Lady Martians golf
The Lady Martians finished in 2nd place behind Cranbrook Kingwood to qualify for the State Tournament In East Lansing on Oct. 17 at Forest Acres East. Regional Champions Cranbrook carded a team score of 355 followed by Goodrich 365 and Macomb Lutheran finished in the 3rd with a 369. Goodrich golfer Madeline Swett finished 4th […]
Misek will resign from planing commission
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- For nearly a quarter of a century Rick Misek has served on the township planning commission. Effective Nov. 15, Misek will step down from the board. Misek, began his public service in 1994 as a member of the Citizens for Planned Growth group. “At that time the township were […]