Richard D. “Dick” Horton of Goodrich passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was 95. Richard was born on Nov. 5, 1921 in Goodrich to Norris and Carrie Horton. He graduated in 1940 from Goodrich High School. He worked for Michigan Bell as a lineman and retired as […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. -The board of trustees voted 5-0 on Monday night to support a proposal to replace the Henderson Road Bridge over Kearsley Creek. The Genesee County Road Commission contacted the township regarding funding for the structure, located between Kipp and Green roads, through the Bay Regional Bridge Council. “The single […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp. -A plan has been conceived for sex education in the district which would emphasize abstinence to students, while also teaching about contraceptives. During a May 15 special meeting Kristy Spann, executive director of educational services, presented a recommendation from an advisory council convened earlier this year for the […]
By David Fleet Editor The Brandon-Goodrich football game—the season kickoff rival game known as the Battle for M-15 is on hold—at least for now. The Blackhawks-Martians game returned in 2014 after more than 20 years when Lapeer East and West combined to form one school, exiting the Flint Metro League, where Brandon plays. The eight […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich -After more than 12 years as high school principal, two tours of active duty in the Middle East and a battle with cancer—David St. Aubin has endured “I’m a walking billboard for perseverance,” laughed St. Aubin, 56. “We have had a lot of success here at Goodrich and that will […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ortonville – The on switch has been flipped for Powered Locally. The new organization, which seeks to bring together multiple local organizations for the betterment of the area, hosted an inaugural meeting May 8 at the library, with 10 people in attendance. “We focused on communications,” said DDA Executive Director […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp .- A township resident recently received a letter postmarked from South Africa notifying him he won $250,000. Enclosed was a check for $2,350 to help him pay the $1,850 “processing fee” as described by the letter, with instructions to call a claims agent, accompanied by a phone number. […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A Brandon Township man has been charged with sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The 42-year-old man, whose name is being withheld by The Citizen to protect the victim’s identity, was arraigned May 5 in 52-2 District Court on three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct on a person under […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp. – Sex education in the district will be the topic of discussion at a public hearing set for 4:30 p.m., May 15, at ITEC, 609 S. Ortonville Road. A recommendation from the sex education advisory board will be presented at the hearing, based on the committee’s research, as […]
By David Fleet Editor On May 23 the Brandon Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) freshmen team, “The Suspension is Killing Me” will represent Brandon High School as one of the top six teams nationwide in bridge building competition. The Brandon team of Sarah Pesta, 14, Kyra Burger, 14, and Haley Solo, 15, qualified `for […]