Let’s Dance
BHS students Allie Larose and Ben Schmaltz at the ‘Guy-Girl’ dance during halftime of the Brandon-Owosso game on Feb. 4. Photo by Mo Voyer.
Permit required for caregivers growing marijuana
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- During the regular Monday night meeting, the township board voted to unanimously approve a permit for caregivers growing marijuana for their patients. The only place in the township caregivers can grow marijuana for patients are lots zones for general industrial or C-4 mixed business. The base cost for […]
Grounded
Wednesday and Thursday were no-fly days for Ortonville-based Rudolph along with many area residents as an early February snowstorm hit the area. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Winter storm brings heavy snow
By David Fleet Editor According to the National Weather Service, about ten inches of snow arrived in The Citizen readership area on Wednesday and Thursday providing students in Brandon and Goodrich along with other districts a few snow days. The snow storm also landed on Groundhog’s Day, Feb. 2, the day the famed Punxsutawney Phil […]
Vehicle, property returned following investigation
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A multi-community investigation by local law enforcement recently ended in four arrests and recovered vehicle along with stolen property. At 9:52 a.m., Jan. 20, Brandon deputies responded to a report of larceny. Deputies met with the victim, who learned that his truck was stolen, as well as some lawn care […]
Township seeks ARPA funds for ambulance
By David Fleet Editor Groveland Twp.-On Jan. 10, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to purchase a new ambulance. The gas four wheel drive truck will cost $160,000. The ambulance is just one of several projects that qualify to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Signed into in March 2021, the fund […]
Very cool:Local high school sculpters take top honors
By David Fleet Editor After more than two days of chipping, sawing and shaving, a local high school sculpturing team walked away with top honors for their division at the Frankenmuth Snowfest. “Snowfest was cold but lots of fun,” said Donna Kiby, Hometeams coordinator. “The kids faced a little ice in the blocks, and a […]
Runs in the family:Olympic hopeful, collegiate record holder now a pro
By David Fleet Editor Cooper Teare is now a pro. Cooper, who finished fourth in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 5k last summer, missing the Olympic Team by less than one second, is the son of Dave and Charlene Teare of Alameda, Calif. Dave grew up in Ortonville and was a 1980 graduate of […]
‘I got this’
GHS Powerlifter Roxanne Vickory lifts while spotter Robie Millar Jr. looks on during a meet at Goodrich High School on Saturday. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Township eyes county ARPA funded projects
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Township-On Jan. 18, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 to move forward with two area projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Signed into in March 2021, the fund provides $350 billion in relief to states and local governments to fight the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]