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We have a weekly circulation of nearly 12,000 homes and businesses. We are the voice of the people and are here to serve you, providing all the news you can use, interesting features on the people who live here or are from here, and coverage of your local sports teams. We advertise local businesses and are supported by them.

09/09/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Goodrich — All the buildings in the Goodrich School District are now HEARTSafe. On Aug. 26, during the district school board meeting Goodrich Athletic D...

09/09/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] From serving his country to years as an advocate for veteran affairs, Ortonville resident Dennis Hoffman has delivered a message of community support and....

09/04/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: What is your biggest back-to-school pet peeve?

Responses may be published in the Citizen

08/28/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: Do you attend your high school reunions?

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08/26/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Brandon Twp. — The Brandon school lunches will be changing for the 2024-2025 school year. “Towards the end of the school year at the high s...

08/26/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District and superintendent Carly Stone are finalizing the new district strategic plan. The last strategic ...

08/26/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 12, Brandon Township resident Bill Haney hosted the 70th Reunion for Troy High School Class of 1954. Haney who was the class presi...

08/26/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Atlas Twp. — The pathways millage that was first approved nearly a decade ago and narrowly failed on Aug. 6 in the partisan primary will return to area ...

08/21/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: How often do you eat out at restaurants?

Responses may be published in The Citizen

08/19/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Goodrich — Last week a village resident announced his write-in campaign to become the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s 68th House district. The votes...

08/19/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Groveland Twp.— Leaders eat last. The mantra of Groveland Township Fire Chief Kevin Mason, at the conclusion of stellar careers divided equally over 45 ...

08/19/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Goodrich— Last week the Goodrich Garden Club began the harvest of their crops planted this spring. The raised beds along with other items were provided ...

08/19/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Brandon Twp.— In May, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted to take legal action against Oakland County due to an error that resulted ...

08/14/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: Should there be a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies?

Responses may be published in The Citizen

08/12/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Brandon Twp.— A few new leaders will join area boards this fall following the November general elections. In Brandon Township, incumbent Jayson Rumball ...

08/12/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] On Aug. 6, area voters turned out for in-person voting during the August primary election. This year they had the options of absentee voting, n...

08/12/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] On July 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state budget into law, which included a $23.4 billion education budget. In the budget, per pupil funding....

08/07/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: How has the increase in rain affected you?

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08/05/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Ortonville — If a century-old outhouse could speak there would certainly be a few stories to tell. “Every farm had one and every family member used on...

08/05/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Ortonville — During a special meeting on July 31, the Ortonville village council voted unanimously to appoint Matt Ryan as the new Ortonville...

08/05/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Brandon Twp. — Following a string of larcenies from unlocked vehicles, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to lock thei...

08/05/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Brandon Twp. — The Brandon School District is accepting nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “The ...

07/31/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: What is your favorite Olympic sport to watch?

Responses may be published in The Citizen

07/29/2024

The Citizen Newspaper is seeking nominations for our annual Citizen of the Year award.
Nominees should be someone who goes above and beyond in their efforts to make the Ortonville community a better place. Letters of nomination will be accepted until 5 p.m., Aug. 23
To nominate someone, email [email protected], mail a letter to P.O. Box 595, Ortonville, Mich. 48462, or stop in and drop off a letter at 12 South St., Ortonville. Nomination letters will be reviewed and a winner will be chosen by The Citizen Newspaper staff.
The award will be presented at Septemberfest on Sept. 14.

07/29/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Ortonville — Following the filing deadline on July 23, the non-partisan races are set for the Nov. 5 election, including the Ortonville Villa...

07/29/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Shelby Stewart-Soldan [email protected] Paris —This weekend, Peyton Newell’s wet suit designs will be surfing the waves in Tahiti. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, surfing competit...

07/29/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Ortonville — On July 27 voters statewide head to the polls for the 2024 Partisan Primary election. Due to the passage of Proposal 2022-2, which was appr...

07/29/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By David Fleet [email protected] Goodrich — It’s Good Times once again. From 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aug. 2 the Hoedown In-G-Town kicks off with line dancing lessons taught by a local inst...

07/29/2024

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Ascension St. Mary’s FlightCare, operated by Med-Trans, lands near Oaktree Elementary for ATFD training. Photo: Patrick McAbee. By David Fleet [email protected] Atlas Twp. — On a warm...

07/24/2024

Question for our weekly People Poll: How much does technology impact your life?

Responses may be published in The Citizen

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