A mild winter coupled with a favorable spring nesting conditions could lead to an expected increase in pheasant populations in Michigan, at least areas where good amounts of quality habitat exist, says Ben Wickerham, Pheasants Forever’s regional representative in Michigan. At 10 a.m., Oct. 20 the pheasant season opens for most of southern Michigan including […]
Atlas Twp.-Earlier this summer four area youth were caught by sheriff’s deputies on the roof of a local school building. Township officials said the fire department was called to the scene and a ladder was used to assist the youths off the roof. While the act was mischievous and no damages to school property were […]
Atlas Twp.- After more than 20 years in local government’Paul Amman has established a mantra that can often resolve an issue before it escalates out of control. ‘Have you talked to your neighbor?? asks Amman, 74. ‘When a resident would come in to complain, I tried to suggest they talk about the dispute before the […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- The school board selected four candidates for superintendent during a special meeting on Jan. 31. In December, at a cost of $17,500 the board approved the Grand Rapids area-based T.D. & Associates to replace current superintendent Bart Jenniches who announced his exit after nine years last summer. A new […]
In January 1995 the criminal trial of O. J. Simpson opens in California, Timothy McVeigh is arrested as a suspect in the Oklahoma bombing and the Major League Baseball strike ends. That summer the first edition of The Citizen newspaper is published. Now, a decade later The Citizen newspaper has grown into the most trusted […]
Ortonville- The village square will soon have a fresh look. High weeds, a fountain in disrepair and overgrown trees prompted area officials to take a look at the maintenance of the aging village square on the southeast corner of Mill and South streets. ‘The image of the community is at stake here,? said Ed Coy, […]
Brandon Twp.- A beer war may be brewing in the township. A row between two party store owners in the 2000 block of M-15 erupted after local businessman Mike Toma, owner of the M-15 Party Store, opted out of his lease and began construction of a new facility across the road. Toma, who operated the […]
Goodrich- As anticipated, the 2012-13 student count day Oct. 3 showed a decrease. District enrollment declined to 2,120 students in 2012?25 less than the count of 2,145 students in 2011. The loss in students means about $170,000 less in school coffers. Enrollment in the district’s four buildings varied. Reid Elementary (K-2) increased from 380 students […]
Colin Eugene Thompson, 39, of Groveland Township will be arraigned before Oakland County 6th Circuit Court Judge Phyllis McMillen on Oct. 18 for the alleged first-degree premeditated murder of Michele (Missy) Coakley, 40, also of Groveland Township. Paul Walton, chief assistant prosecutor for Oakland County said at the request of Michigan State Police detectives, the […]
The best is yet to come. That’s how Kyler Elsworth, a 6-1, 220 pound 2009 Goodrich High School graduate, views the remainder of the Big 10 season as a key member of the 2012 Michigan State Spartans. ‘As a second year player I’m more confident out there with teammates, especially now at middle linebacker where […]