Local, state VFW rolls sage

Ortonville-When soldiers are buried they provide honor guards. When a veteran needs assistance they offer assistance. And for more than 100 years their work has influenced patriotism nationwide. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States began more than a century ago by a small group of veterans after serving in conflicts in both […]

Area meetings

Atlas Township Board Meetings 7 p.m. Third Monday of every month Atlas Township Offices 7386 Gale Road, Atlas Brandon Township Board Meetings 7 p.m.First and third Monday of every month Brandon Township Hall 395 Mill St, Ortonville Brandon School District 6:30 p.m. Second Monday of every month Brandon 1025 Ortonville Road Ortonville Brandon Township Public […]

Desert troops keep angel on their wing

The troops helping to fight the war on terror have never seen Hadley Township resident Louise Downs ? yet she has made an indelible impact on many of them. Downs, known affectionately as the ‘Desert Angel? by those whose lives she has touched, has dedicated herself to sending ‘Desert Angel Kits? and good wishes to […]

Air Force set to hear BHS student tunes

Brandon Twp. – Benjamin Reed is a Brandon High School senior heading for Washington D.C. to perform in front of the United States Air Force band and says he’s not even nervous about it. ‘It’s just an honor to make it this far,? said Reed. ‘I’m not nervous about the competition aspect of it.? In […]

Warrant issued for grandchild molester

Goodrich – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant Dec. 18 for a 70-year-old male who has confessed to sexually molesting his 9-year-old step-granddaughter in Goodrich three years ago. The man will stand trial in circuit court in Genesee County on charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct II. He is currently lodged in the Oakland […]

Brandon schools of choice

The Brandon School District is accepting applications for grades kindergarten through 12th for the 2003-2004 Schools of Choice program. Limited openings in each grade are available, pending class sizes and program enrollments. Applicants must be residents of Oakland County or a contiguous county. New applicants will be considered based on enrollment in specific grades as […]

Brandon education

Look for the Brandon Community Education Winter 2004 brochures in the Jan. 5, 2004 edition of The Citizen, instead of in a separate mailing. You’ll find favorite adult and youth enrichment classes, along with some exciting new classes.

Goodrich welcomes Young 5’s teacher

Goodrich – While Goodrich school administrators are sorry to see teacher Amy Zagata go, they’ve lined up a good replacement, said superintendent Raymond Green. The Goodrich Board of Education approved Jamie Hamel as the new Young 5’s teacher for Reid Elementary at last week’s board meeting. Hamel was previously a student teacher for the Goodrich […]

Grinch hits Atlas Twp home

Atlas Twp. – An Atlas Township home was broken into Dec. 11, and presents taken from under the tree. After forcing open and damaging the door of a home in the 9,000 block of Maple Road, the thief stole 15 presents from beneath the tree, said Atlas Sgt. Detective Joe Parks of the Genesee County […]

Short named Atlas Twp firefighter of the year

Atlas Twp. – For most of the last decade, Marty Short has demonstrated burning dedication to the Atlas Township Fire Department. It’s his passion to serve and personable ways that inspired fellow firefighters to vote him Atlas Township Firefighter of the Year.’Marty does whatever is asked of him, shows up at all calls and training,? […]