Continuous pathway to be completed

Goodrich – Although the railing may not be completed for the Goodrich-Atlas Pathway, it’s still slated for Aug. 5 completion. The 10-foot wide pathway will extend from Oaktree Elementary School south to the golf course on Hegel Road, where it will join with a new section of sidewalk to make a continuous path to M-15. […]

Nominate someone for Citizen of the Year

Time is running short to turn in nominations for The Citizen’s annual Citizen of the Year award. Eligible nominees must live within the readership area of The Citizen news, including the villages of Goodrich and Ortonville, as well as the townships of Atlas, Brandon, Groveland, and Hadley. Nominees should be individuals who have demonstrated active, […]

Rockafellow appointed to ZBA

Goodrich – Village resident and past president Marcia Rockafellow was recently appointed as an ex-officio member of the Goodrich Zoning Board of Appeals. Rockafellow, who also serves on the village planning commission, was appointed by the village council at its June 11 meeting. Rockafellow replaces Pat Schierup, who recently resigned from her position when she […]

Wild about ‘Harry?

By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Hadley Twp. – While fans awaited last week’s release of the recent Harry Potter book, one Goodrich student raved over the latest movie. It won’t be officially released until later this summer, but Oaktree Elementary student Amy Kovalsky got a sneak peek of the movie ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet […]

State road woes

July 18, 2005 A worse-than-usual winter, escalating fuel prices, and increased labor costs have area road officials contending with serious budget shortfalls. Earlier this month officials from Brandon and Groveland townships–along with Village of Ortonville officials–were notified by the Road Commission for Oakland County that routine maintenance work along state roads including M-15 and I-75 […]

Police chase, shooting stirs quiet neighborhood

Brandon Twp.- Residents of Walnut Hills Estates are accustomed to a tranquil, secluded subdivision. However, the placid neighborhood was transformed on July 18 when tires squealed, police sirens wailed, and six gunshots rang out. Scott Kajcienski was working on his computer around 8 p.m., July 18 when he heard the sirens in the neighborhood of […]

Independence Township

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA 7:30 p.m. TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DATE: August 2, 2005 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Opening Statements and Correspondence 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on […]

Lifegaurds hone skills so water stays safe

On July 20, the Independence Township Parks and Recreation department’s lifegaurds continued their summer long training program with an in-service at Deer Lake at 7:30 p.m.. ‘We review skills and make sure everyone is on the same page,? said Kevin Breen, Aquatics Director with Independence Township Parks and Recreation. All lifegaurds with Parks and Recreation […]

Taking Control

Ovarian cancer is often called ‘the silent killer.? The name represents the true severity of the disease ? most women are unaware of any problem until the cancer is so far advanced there is little hope for survival. Clarkston resident and Post High Autistic Program teacher Barbara Greenstone underwent stem cell treatment for stage III […]

Township takes step to regulate ‘keyholing’

Continuing to take small steps towards addressing a long standing township issue, the Independence Board of Trustees reviewed an amendment concerning keyholing at the July 19 meeting. Keyholing refers to the use of one dock by more than one property owner on a parcel of land. For example, residents of an apartment complex or condo […]