I see you
A peregrine falcon named “Zorro” contemplates his next meal during CreekFest on June 11. The falcon is from the Wildlife Recovery Association. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
District to answer questions on clean water ballot proposal
BRANDON SCHOOL DISTRICT MILLAGEPROPOSAL, BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapeer, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 2 years, 2017 and 2018, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2017 is approximately $1,100,000? YES NO
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-School district officials will answer questions regarding the proposed clean water millage during a public Q&A session planned for 6 p.m., June 23, at ITEC, 609 S. Ortonville Road. “I am hoping for a good discussion, this is part of our responsibility to share factual information with the public,” […]
Ortonville Village Synopsis
SYNOPSIS Ortonville Village Council 2016-2017 Budget Workshop Continuation June 13, 2016 – 7:00 P.M Brandon Township Offices 395 Mill Street Trustees Present: Eschmann, Brice, McClerren, Skornicka, Baker, Wills Absent: Dylus without notice Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Approved the agenda as presented. 2. Manager Lee presented the revised budget proposal with clarifications […]
Public Notice Groveland Township
synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 6-13-2016 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Consent Agenda Budget amendment, Accts. payalbe Board Minutes Twp./Fire 5/9/2016 & 5/18/2016 Twp. Special NEW BUSINESS Approved Hiring Theresa Bills as Election Co-Ordinator Approved Lt. Mason Overtime Pay Approved MTA Dues Approved State of Groveland Twp. Letter Approved Groveland Oaks Fireworks Approved Camp […]
‘Humble and Kind’ pays off for GMS student
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich– A middle school student is in tune with a major country music star following a classroom assignment. Luke Giza, 14, an eighth grade student, received an autographed Tim McGraw guitar after utlizing his writing skills in the Humble and Kind Poetry Contest. Giza’s response in the contest was prompted by […]
School budget proposed
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.– The proposed school district budget has an operating surplus of nearly a half-million dollars and a fund balanced deemed healthy by the state. “I’m very pleased with the turnaround we have had in the district,” said Executive Director of Business Services Jan Meek. “Tough decisions have allowed us […]
Blackhawk send-off
BHS graduate Olivia Robinson hugs her friend Spencer Kraft at Wednesday’s Brandon High School senior sendoff. Blackhawks graduate on June 12. Check out the June 11 print edition of The Citizen for a special graduation section that includes all the Brandon graduates. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Blackhawks win district championship
By David Fleet Editor On June 3, the Brandon girls varsity soccer team won the District Championship defeating North Branch 4-0 at Goodrich. It was the first time since 1994-95 the Blackhawks captured the title. The Blackhawks finished the season 15-5-6 after a loss to Fenton 3-0 on Tuesday night in the regional semi-final game. […]
letters
Memorial Day Dear Editor, On May 30, VFW Post 582 paid honor to all veterans and celebrated the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day with our annual parade and program at the Ortonville Cemetery. Thank you to all of the scout groups for there participation and scout Pack 531 for passing out the water for the […]
Stars & Stripes forever
Abbie Hazelton takes in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Ortonville Cemetery May 30. Check out The Citizen for more coverage of Memorial Day 2016. Photo by Patrick McAbee.