Atlas Twp.-The board of trustees is expected to discuss ballot language for future bike paths in the township at 7 p.m., July 21 at the township hall, 7386 Gale Road, Grand Blanc. The ‘Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township? committee formed about a year ago has gathered 358 signed petitions from residents in support of recreational […]
The filing deadline to be placed on the November ballot as a candidate for local positions, including seats on the Ortonville Council and Brandon Board of Education is 4 p.m., this Tuesday, July 22. The Ortonville Village Council has three trustee positions open, all 4-year terms, currently held by Tom Peters, Coleen Skornicka, and Liz […]
Ortonville- Kayleigh Hogan was diagnosed with brain cancer on April 11, and had surgery just three days later to remove the medullo blastoma tumor. The 8-year-old has since endured radiation and at the end of this month she will have another surgery to remove one of her ovaries, prior to beginning nine months of chemotherapy […]
Goodrich- On Monday night the school board voted 4-2 to appoint Dan Keller trustee, replacing Vice-President Jeff Gardner who resigned June 23 due to extended work obligations. Trustees Greg Main, Chip Schultz, Nikki Wiederman and David Cramer voted yes. Trustees Tim Zirnhelt and Linda Jackson voted no. In addition, Jackson will be the vice-president replacing […]
(Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a 2-part story. See part one online at thecitizenonline.com.) Gwyn Brady never tried to be a ‘friend? and drag anyone into the heroin addiction she has battled now for half of her life. As she puts it, she didn’t want anyone along on her journey through hell. On […]
Brandon Twp.- A meeting for residents potentially affected by the proposed ET Rover pipeline is planned for 7 p.m., July 24, at the library, 304 South St., Ortonville. ‘We are going to get a landowners group together to see if we can come up with a way to have the pipeline not come through,? said […]
Tis the season for re-runs, and I’d like you to follow a hair pulling Jottings runner from 1966. * * * Several weeks ago, Hazel and I were in a group that attended the Orion Council of Knights of Columbus dance. Midst the fun and merriment of this conventional dance it was agreed that we […]
‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain’t got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend – without a song.? — Elvis Presely * * * I think something is terribly wrong with me. This revelation started to show itself this past winter (you remember, the […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 7-14-2014 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Agenda Consent Agenda Accts Payable Financial Report Board Minutes 6/9/14, Election Mtg. 6/23/14, Special Board Mtg. 6/25/14 NEW BUSINESS Discussed Zane Health Tabled to Sept. Mtg. Approved Antennae Lease Update Approved Update to Township Policy Approved P. Back to Attend Governance Class RESOLUTIONS […]
NOTICE OF ELECTION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of […]