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. Key: (I) Incumbent, (R) Republican and (D) Democrat. Brandon Township Trustee (Choose one) Name: Scott Broughton (I) Age: 53 Years in the township: 22 Education: Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- The village administrator/clerk has filed suit against three councilmembers after her annual contract was not renewed. The suit comes after a 3-2 village council vote on June 4 to not renew the village administrator/clerk contract for Jakki Sidge. Named in the suit were Council Pro-Tem Jake Vick, Trustee Tim Light […]
David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On Monday night the school board of trustees accepted the resignation of trustee Linda Jackson. Jackson’s resignation was effective July 10, and the board is required to appoint a temporary trustee within 30 days. By a 6-0 vote the board of appointed former school board trustee Tim Zirnhelt who was first elected […]
By David Fleet Editor The good times in Goodrich. On Aug. 4 Good Times in Goodrich kicks off with a day of cars, food and activities for the whole family. “We welcome the community out to Goodrich on Saturday to check out some great new events,” said Lianne Zarycky, director of advertising. “Good Times in […]
Groveland Twp.-On July 30, the Road Commission for Oakland County expects to begin the reconstruction of Tripp Road between Dixie Highway and Van Road/Grange Hall Road. Tripp Road will be closed to through traffic and is expected to re-open to traffic in mid-November. The detour for through traffic is Dixie Highway to Grange Hall Road. […]
A Brandon Township man was jailed on Sunday after he allegedly stabbed his ex-roommate. Adam Guigar, 23, was arraigned at 52-2 district court in front of Magistrate Elizabeth Chiappelli with Assault with Intent to Commit Bodily Harm Less than Murder after he allegedly stabbed his ex-roommate five times in the chest. He was given a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer It’s still summer vacation but it’s not too early to at least think about back to school. The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund has kicked off their annual school supplies drive for the Brandon School District. “We are helping over 200 kids, and we’re really shy,” said St. Anne’s Christian Service […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Recently, residents of Ortonville and Brandon Township have voiced their concerns with burning in the village and township. “Some of the things you can’t burn, rubber, plastics, shingles, tires, treated lumber, painted wood, rail road ties, wet leaves, furniture, cardboard, garbage, manufactured building products, wet green grass, pretty much anything […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Police are cracking down on speeders in Ortonville and Brandon Township. “I can tell you that while this construction has been going on, just within the village within a 12 hour period, we wrote 43 tickets,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover. “That is a […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer “Quoth the Raven never more.” The mournful poetic quote of Edger Allen Poe from “The Raven” has inspired make-up artist Alexandria Bishop to create a look that could soon pay off. Bishop, a 2011 Brandon High School graduate, will fly to California with five other finalists for the NYX face […]