There will be no 9-1-1 tower on state land in the Hadley Hills area anytime soon. Lapeer County Central Dispatch Director Vic Martin has been seeking a tower location in the southern areas of Lapeer County to rectify coverage issues with regards to 9-1-1. After members of the Christ Lutheran Church rejected a proposal last […]
Brandon Twp.- Residents will not pay higher taxes for police service this year. The board unanimously agreed to not increase the 2011 millage rate for police during a budget workshop meeting Aug. 30. Following a public truth-in-taxation hearing Sept. 19, the board will vote instead on keeping the current 3.25 police millage rate. Supervisor Kathy […]
Last week, I was asked why the issue of JoAnn Van Tassel’s firing continues to find its way into these editorial pages. And, so, the subject makes one more (perhaps its final) trip into a column offering a new-fangled point of view. It’s been said here before that the council’s handling of the situation should […]
The handful of people that have expressed disappointment at board meetings over the past few weeks — on some the township’s ongoing issues — have a real beef. Township officials are correct to take their time on these matters, particularly their Elkhorn Lake and Friendship Park investigations. But ears perked up, yet again, among some […]
The Goodrich Village Council will have plenty of candidates to choose from for the new position of interim manager. A total of 14 candidates applied for the interim post, which should last for 90 to 120 days with the potential for a full time position. The opening was posted in The Citizen and other publications […]
Brandon Blackhawks boys varsity soccer team played its second game of the season against the Waterford Kettering Captains. The Blackhawks started off strong both offensively and defensively. With 10 minutes left in the first half, Bruce Bayley scored the first goal for the Hawks off a rebound from a corner kick. ‘We got up early […]
Dear Editor, We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Joseph Mastromatteo for the generous donation that he made to the North Oakland Community Coalition. In March of 2007, a group of concerned parents and community members came together to foster a responsible, drug-free environment where healthy decision-making is valued, and where individuals […]
Dear Editor, My college business professor use to say, ‘A smart person can make a lot of money when surrounded by fools.? Well, our township elected officials just squandered $340,000 taxpayer dollars to settle multiple lawsuits against our township elected officials, Bastian, Young and the township board for the illegal discharge of former township employee […]
Dear Editor, Thanks to all for the great support we had after the loss of our son, Tyler Bonner. The amount of people that came to the hospital and funeral home, all the cards and flowers that we received and are still receiving, all the food and all the people that gave us a hug […]
Dear Editor, The Good Times in Goodrich Festival Committee would like to say ‘Thank You!? to everyone who made this year’s event a success, from the participants to the attendees. Special thanks to the Village of Goodrich for all of their help. This truly is what a community is all about. We had fun and […]