Wayne Wills:Eight years as village president

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-Monday night, Wayne Wills attended his last meeting as village president. “I am blessed to have been a vital part of our community over the past eight years as its president,” said Wills. “I wish my successor much success in her endeavors over the nest two years.” Wills has been […]

Enrollment, fund balance up after school 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 2017-18 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by Christie Bueche, senior staff accountant. The district ended the 2017-18 fiscal year with a fund balance of 11.7 percent […]

School board eyes bond, sinking fund

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to move forward with the exploration of a district bond and or sinking fund for vote in November 2019. The discussion stems from a Oct. 15, district building and site committee meeting with school district attorney to discuss the district’s facility […]

2018 Voter’s guide pt. 2

Editor’s note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. Candidates were limited to 30 word responses. Incumbents (I), Republican (R), Democrat (D), No party affiliation (NPA) and Green Party (GP). Ortonville Village Council President (choose one) Name: Coleen Skornicka (NPA) Age: No answer Years in village: 26 […]

A night for witches

A night for witches

Front from left Brenda Timmermans and Jamie Wagner. Back from left Patty Salter, Linda LaFlam, Karen Mackin, Beth Carlson, Theresa Ramirez, Nancy Allar and Lisa Saunders. Witches Night Out on October 13 brought in hundreds of Witches to downtown Ortonville.

State Road fatalilty

By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-One person died following a chain-reaction accident about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of M-15 and Hill Road on the township’s north side. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, a 68 year old Hadley Township woman was southbound on M-15 at the Hill Road […]

Brandon school board OK’s 2016-17 audit

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-On Monday at the school board meeting, Paul Bryant and Chris Kassab of Plante Moran presented the school district’s annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The board voted 4-0 to approve the audit. Board members Lisa Kavalhuna, Debbie Brady, and John […]

Dangerous buildings owners granted reprieve

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Tuesday night, the board of trustees OK’d 5-0 the second reading of an amendment to chapter 10 adding section 10-85 dangerous building provisions. The amendment will give more notice to owners of a “building or structure is in a condition which does or is likely to endanger […]

Weighing in on the weed vote

By David Fleet Editor On Nov. 6, Michigan voters are going to be asked to join nine states and Washington, DC, who have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21. Medical marijuana is legal in another 30 states after voters in Oklahoma OK’d a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana […]

2018 Voters guide pt. 1

Editor’s note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. Candidates were limited to 30 word responses. Incumbents (I), Republican (R), Democrat (D), No party affiliation (NPA) and Green Party (GP). Goodrich Village Council (choose three) Name: Sherry Moore (NPA) Age: 42 Years in the village: 23 years […]