By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- On Nov. 6, village residents voted in a new village president. Tonja Brice previously served as a council member on the board, and was elected into the position with goals and a vision. “I think the biggest thing for me is that I desire to be a proactive not […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the village council accepted an audit report from Berthiaume & Company for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Ken Berthiaume senior accountant delivered the report to the council. According to the 2018 audit, the village general fund increased by $107,862 during the year […]
David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- No change. Following more than three and half hours of recounting ballots that elected Goodrich council members from the Nov. 6 general election on Tuesday afternoon, the Genesee County Board of Canvasser along with Doreen Fulcher, Genesee County election supervisor determined the election results will stand. “It’s a meticulous process,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Four of five communities in The Citizen readership area reported an increase in the median household income according to new demographic data issued Dec. 6 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new data for small communities was gathered from the American Community Survey. The data is from 2013-2017 and are five-year […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Monday night township treasurer David Ax announced his retirement early next year. The board then voted 5-0 to appoint current township deputy treasurer Shelly Kidd interim treasurer. “It’s has been a wonderful experience working with all board members, staff and the citizens of Groveland Township for 27 plus years,” […]
Dilya Laga contemplates Christmas present suggestions with Santa during Christmas in the Village on Dec. 1 in Ortonville. Photo by Patrick McAbee
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Area blood donors will now have to wait until February to give. Last month, Jerry Warner, Goodrich United Methodist Church, co-blood drive coordinator was notified the Dec. 13 collection was cancelled. “I was disappointed by the announcement,” said Warner, who has helped spearhead the donation efforts since 2011. “The December blood […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board approved the three year police contract 7-0. “We’re going from one patrol investigator to two patrol investigators, and then our detective sergeant is being omitted and we’re adding a patrol sergeant,” said supervisor Kathy Thurman. “That’s what they’re looking for.” The contract mostly […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.- Ben Atkins is a trooper. On Monday, sirens screamed, lights flashed and Ben, a 9-year-old township youth battling cancer, was picked up at his home in a firetruck accompanied by a Michigan State Police escort for a gathering of firefighters and law enforcement at Grange Hall Road Fire Station […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Santa Dogs are coming to Bueche’s. For the 36th year, Carl Liepmann has organized the Santa Dogs fundraiser at Bueche’s Food Worlds at both the Flushing and Ortonville locations. The fundraiser is for the Humane Society of Genesee County, and not only raises money but also gets food donated for […]