Representative in State Legislature, 68th District, vote for one; 2 year term Name & years in district: Cheri Hardmon (D), 5 years in the district. Occupation, government experience: Journalist, media consultant. No government experience, but as a journalist, I have spent years covering politics and government throughout mid Michigan. I have listened to people talk […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. —On Oct. 11 the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to renew support of the Flint Area Narcotics Group or F.A.N.G. “If you’re going to attack a problem go to the source,” said Det. First Lt. Eric Wilber, commander of the Flint Area Narcotics Group or F.A.N.G. “Many times […]
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp. — Michigan Sen. Ruth Johnson, (R-Groveland Twp.) says the upcoming Oakland County Public Transportation Millage vote on the Nov. 8 ballot “will strip local control.” Johnson is just one of several state and local leaders who will address the public in a “truth about transit” town hall meeting during the last week […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Sept 26, the board of trustees of Goodrich Area Schools accepted an audit from Flint based-Lewis & Knopf for the 2021-2022 fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was presented by Allen Gamble. The district ended the fiscal year with a general fund balance of 16 percent or […]
Denisse Cybulski with gourd art in downtown Ortonville at Witches Night on Oct. 8. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
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 […]