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 […]
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 […]