By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — On June 6, the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority was awarded the Achievement in Historic Preservation award for their work on the Ortonville 175th anniversary celebration. The Main Street Oakland County Main Events Award Ceremony also featured keynote speaker Erin Barnes, the new CEO of Main Street America. “It’s always […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich — On Monday night the Goodrich Village Council voted 4-0 to set a public hearing for the establishment of a truck route in the village. Council member Melissa Schluentz was absent. At 6 p.m., July 8, the Village of Goodrich, 7338 S. State Road will host the meeting to discuss […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich —On June 17, resurfacing, mill and fill on West Hegel Road in the village will begin. In February 2024, the village council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution for the Michigan Department of Transportation for the project. One line will remain open and the project will be completed in a few days. […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— After almost 20 years with the Goodrich School District, Joy Moll, central office executive assistant to the superintendent will step down effective July 31. Moll has accepted the position of high school secretary at Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools. “This is the school district that both my husband and I graduated from,” […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the special meeting on June 11, the Brandon Township board of trustees approved a bid for the comfort station project at the Brandon Township Community Park. “This project goes back to 2019,” said Parks and Recreation Director John Hug. “Initially the project was slated for a quarter […]
Drew Hickmott, Lysa Vue, Sophia Oliver, Stefan Austin, Max Pit, and Aidan after the Brandon Senior Clap Out. Brandon Grads will be featured in the June 15 edition of The Citizen. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is kicking off their summer programs. “Summertime means getting outdoors and what better way to bring the community together than the great lineup of summer activities that the DDA is hosting this year,” said Ortonville DDA President Courtney McClerren. “We feel that one of […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp.— Additional details of a proposed battery storage facility in Groveland Township were provided on Monday night during a special community meeting. On June 3, more than 60 area residents, local and public officials attended an informational meeting at Fire Station One, 14645 Dixie Hwy., regarding the proposed 300 MW […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville— In March a request for proposal was sent out for the remodel of the concession stand at Sherman Park. On May 20, the village council approved the construction bid of Brandon Township based-Wilton Building, pending the DNR grant coordinator approval. “It’s not super invasive, but it’s to renovate and update […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — From 4-6:30 p.m., June 13, Atlas Township, 7386 Gale Road, will host a Township Master Plan Open House. The gather will provide an opportunity for the community to review the current draft of the updated master plan. “The entire process has been citizen driven by the Master Plan […]