Ambulance hits, kills motorcyclist

Atlas Twp. – A Westland man riding in a charity bike run was hit and killed last weekend on M-15 by an ambulance bringing up the rear of the motorcade. Ernest Durieux, 56, of Westland was driving his Harley-Davidson northbound on M-15 near Horton Road behind a HealthLink Medical Transportation Service vehicle from Taylor, Mich., […]

Phone line to update Atlas tax system

Atlas Twp. – Based on interview and Atlas Township meeting information, an article in The Citizen last week contained incorrect information. The G-Link system has been operational in Atlas Township for18 years, says former Atlas treasurer Sara Bachmann. Sending tax information to Genesee County will now be accomplished via a Sysco router and a special […]

Self-built mortgage company opens

Goodrich – Hands-on experience building and financing his own home inspired loan officer Kenneth Wood to arrange financing for other self-builders. Kenneth Wood, a 1985 Goodrich High School graduate, recently opened Kenwood Mortgage LLC in the Gass-Becker building at 7523 S. State Road, Suite A-3. Including Wood, the company employs three loan officers and a […]

Ellis named new Oaktree principal

Goodrich – Goodrich Elementary teacher Mike Ellis is destined for the Oaktree principal’s office. Ellis, a third-grade teacher who has also been involved in student projects such as Destination ImagiNation, was approved by the Goodrich Board of Education to replace former principal Kim Hart, who took over as district superintendent last month. Ellis was in […]

Board eyes joining bus consortium

Goodrich – On Aug. 16, the board of education will decide whether to join the Genesee Intermediate School District in funding a skill center bus consortium. Currently, the district pays approximately $30,000 per year for fuel, buses, maintenance, and drivers to transport Goodrich students to the county’s skill center, said Goodrich superintendent Kim Hart. Joining […]

Foreclosure property puchased

Ortonville- In a foreclosure offer, the village council approved a $600 purchase of one acre located on Kearsley Creek, south of Church Street. ‘The parcel adjoins what we currently own,? said Village Manager Paul Zelenak, who added that the village property is landlocked and the purchase will allow access to the four acres dedicated to […]

Local naturalist recognized for writing

Brandon Twp- Jonathan Schechter owns many hats. A Brandon Firefighter, parks naturalist and classic outsdoorsman’Schechter transcribes his diverse thoughts to others’sharing the essence of nature. For the second consecutive year, Schechter was recognized for his journalistic talents by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. Last year he earned a first place honor for journalistic skills, and […]

Hospice residents find ‘immense enjoyment?

Goodrich – From her hospice bed, Nadine Clear’s face was intent on the trio who’d come to make her smile. ‘He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B,? sang the Dibbleville Dolls, a musical threesome who this week entertained the residents of Genesys Hospice. Clear clapped her hands in delight. ‘I enjoyed that immensely,? […]

Crime Watch

The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Wallet walk-off On July 21 an Oakwood resident reported that her wallet was missing from her purse. She […]

Community Bulletin Board

Ross memorial golf The Lorena Ross Memorial Ladies? Golf Day will be held Aug. 2 at Hadley Acres Golf & Country Club. Cost: $55 per person for four-woman scramble, includes hot lunch, 18 holes, cart, and prizes. A beverage cart will be available on the course. Details: Call Jane at (810) 797-4640. Country jamboree The […]