By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- On Aug. 7, township voters will head to the poll to decide a renewal of the recreational pathways millage. A yes vote means an existing millage of .125 or $6.25 per year taxable value $100,000 will continue. The millage will raise about $40,000 per year, said Paulette Johnson, co-chair […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is seeking nominees for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “As part of our district’s Brandon 2025 vision, we seek to highlight the success of our students beyond the Brandon School District,” said superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “We are not preparing them […]
Thomas Fletcher, 10, Zoe Byard, 7, and Drake Carlson, 6, preparing for a skit during Vacation Bible School last week at Goodrich United Methodist Church. Photos by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Rock on Ortonville. Crossman Park in Ortonville will soon be getting a Kindness Rock Garden, as unanimously approved by the village council and created by the DDA. “We have everything ready to go moving forward,” said DDA representative Courtney McClerren. “You’ve probably seen some of them around town.” The concept […]
In celebration of 50 years of volunteering within the OCHS several activities are planned for Aug. 3- 4. At 4 p.m., Aug. 3 the OCHS will be hosting an “Escape at the Mill,” an opportunity to experience figuring out how to get out of a locked room in the Old Mill Museum. Further information will […]
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. […]