Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. The election is Nov. 8. Candidates were limited to 30-word responses. Key (D) Democrat, (R) Republican, (I) incumbent Goodrich School Board, vote for two; 6 year term Name & years in the district: Allison Bohlen, 30 years. […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— From population to the economy to infrastructure a lot has changed since 2009. It’s time for a new township plan. On Tuesday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to approve, at a cost of $20,500, to update the Master Plan. In addition, the township approved at a […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— At 11:33 a.m., on Oct. 7, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a four-year-old that shot himself in the leg with a gun. Upon arrival, the mother was providing medical attention to the boy. Brandon Fire also arrived at this time. Deputies secured the gun and gun […]
From left, Max Woodruff, Landon Dean, Sophia Caleca, and Arik Sage, Harvey-Swanson students in the Brandon Homecoming parade Sept. 30. Photo: Mo Voyer.
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — ‘Tis the season to elect. In less than a month voters will head to the polls to decide leadership in a host of races. It’s time to meet them. From 6-8 p.m., on Oct. 11, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host a Meet the […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— It was an unprecedented time in education. Millions of students nationwide were sent home to learn remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The long-term impact remains a point of debate and discussion as some of those students are now completing their studies. One of the many indicators of student achievement […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board voted 7-0 to pass a resolution in opposition of taxing local government and residents for the proposed public transit millage. “Most of the communities I’ve been talking with have already passed this, so we’re one of the last […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At the Monday night board meeting, the township board discussed the job listing for an accountant at the Township. The recommendation was from the Woodhill group, who provided consulting services to the township, and the township auditor Ken Palka of Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka. The purpose is […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — The 400 win club for high school soccer coaches added a new member on Wednesday night. Veteran Goodrich Varsity Soccer Coach, Evan Huizenga upped his career record to a 400-185-40 record with a 4-0 shutout of Clio at home. “Thank you players, community, staff, my family, and all […]
Lillian W., 8, checking out her new face paint, painted by Carol Diebl from Let’s Face It at Septemberfest on Sept. 24. Photo: Patrick McAbee.