Atlas Twp.-According to a report issued by Realcomp, a realtor-owned multiple listing service that supplies first-rate data services, support and instruction to the real estate industry, home prices jumped in both Atlas Township and Goodrich during 2012 compared to 2011. The number of homes sold also increased during 2012 compared to 2011. ‘Prices of homes […]
The July 9 Brandon School Board will be a first for Trustee Ken Quisenberry’the first absence in 96 consecutive meetings. Quesinberry, 48, was first elected to the board in 1999 and decided to not seek reelection this year. During his two terms on the board, he served one year as president and seven years as […]
Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union will celebrate its 50th anniversary today. In celebration of this milestone, the credit union will host an open house, from noon-3 p.m.at their Clarkston location, 8055 Ortonville Road, Clarkston. Hot dogs, refreshments, ice cream, and popcorn will be available. A special dedication will take place at 1 p.m. in honor […]
Ortonville- Brandon Chiropractic Center is celebrating its 10th year of business. Located at 70 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Brandon Chiropractic Center was opened in March of 1997 by Dr. Jay Stark. Chiropractic adjustments are provided, as well as orthopedic services. Business hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-noon and 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday 2:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9-11 […]
Brandon Twp.- If passers-by would happen to encounter Linda Person’s special education bus, they may hear the students repeat the dialogue to the movie ‘Happy Feet.? ‘They love movies. Best investment I’ve ever made,? said Person. ‘Sometimes I have to turn the movie off just to get them off the bus.? About four years ago […]
When: 6-8 p.m., Aug. 3 Where: Crossman Park downtown Ortonville Cost: $10. To enter just bring your photos to Beets, Beats and Eats on Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m. and fill out entry forms. The photos will be on display and judged at that time. Winners will be printed in The Citizen during the month […]
Goodrich- It ain’t over yet. A persistent flu season that has filled emergency rooms, closed schools and caused at least two deaths in Genesee County has strained the stock of the flu vaccine in some locations. Jason Chon, CEO of PharmD Co./ Health Mart, 8191 S. State Road, Goodrich had run out of the medication, […]
Since Thomas Jefferson’s second inauguration on March 4, 1805, it has become tradition for the president to parade down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House. This year the public ceremony will have a local connection. Anita Schmidt, 57, a younger sister of Brandon Township resident Rose Marie Paetsch, will be part of […]
Goodrich-The village council voted 4-1 on Monday night for the continuation and renewal of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources permit to spray the mill pond with chemicals for excessive weed growth. The cost of the permit is $400 and the cost of the two applications to spray the Mill Pond are $3,900 for the […]
Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the village council accepted an audit report from Lewis & Knopf for the year ending June 30, 2012. Steve Kidd, CPA for Lewis & Knopf, delivered the report to the council. According to the audit, the village general fund increased by $56,835 during the year, with the increase […]