During the past weeks the editorial staff here at The Citizen peruse the 52 editions of 2003 seeking the top stories for the traditional Year in Review edition. The upside to the assignment is knowing the conclusion to the story.The downside some stories end sadly while some end happliy and some simply never. For example: […]
On the eve of approving a development that could add 1,000 students to the Goodrich School District, Grand Blanc Township will now consider a second proposal that may bring even more students to the district. Bertakis Development will be seeking rezoning of about 154 acres west of Vassar and south of Baldwin roads in Grand […]
Groveland Twp.-Produced just after World War II’the 1948 Ford wood-sided station wagon, which required wood varnish as part of the yearly maintenance program, often creaked and was rather unstable. ‘The roof was made out of wood with a metal floor pan, metal cowl, and metal around the rear-wheel housings along with the fenders,? said Bob […]
Atlas Twp.- The township board of trustees is considering an ordinance that would require a permit for hawkers, vendors and peddlers that decide to work in the community. Currently the township only bans solicitation in regards to prostitution. The proposed ordinance, presented by Township Attorney David Lattie at Monday night’s board of trustee meeting may […]
Fox Lake Road will be the new site of a 9-1-1 tower. Lapeer County Central Dispatch Director Vic Martin said on July 5, the Hadley Planning Commission will consider a 150-foot tower on about one acre near the intersection of Fox Lake and Hadley roads. ‘The site selected is one of the highest elevations in […]
Groveland Twp.- A late, wet spring has delayed dust control and grading on township roads. Township Supervisor Bob DePalma said some of the more than 45 miles of the townships dirt roads are still rough and dusty. ‘There will be five applications of chloride,? he said. ‘The county rotates five area communities including Groveland and […]
For more than a decade Goodrich resident Jenny Olsen has hosted the PBS Michigan Out-of-Doors weekly adventure television show. Now Olsen is exploring a new aspect of the Great Lakes state. Olsen is co-owner of the Huron Lady II, a 73-foot cruise ship docked in Port Huron. The same group of partners also operate cruise […]
Brandon Twp.-Brandon Fire Department responded to a manufactured home fire at Sashabaw Meadows community on Dec. 31, 2003. According to David Borst, Brandon Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief a neighbor reported flames from the home at 8:56 p.m. and firefighters arrived on the scene at 9:04 p.m. The fire was under control at 9:17 p.m. […]
Brandon Twp.-On Jan. 5, Lori A. Ruhle was arrested and charged in Oakland County District Court with embezzling funds from Belle Ann Parent Organization (BAPO). Ruhle served as BAPO treasurer from 2002-2003. She is accused of misappropriation of $2,688 in funds collected by the organization. A part-time Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School employee, Ruhle is currently, […]
Concerns over the ongoing investigation of a former Village of Goodrich official’s computer hard drive have prompted even more ripples of discontent in an already shaky council. From breaches of personal information to public disclosure of e-mails to who’s going to pay the $6,100 price tag for the action’the swirling laundry list of questions continues […]