David Fleet

Michigan

Editor at Ortonville Citizen

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Articles

Area couple partners with local land conservancy

5 days ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Twp. — Kirk and Sheri Falvay love the scenic beauty that surrounds their home in Groveland Township. These feelings prompted them to act and preserve a five-acre portion of it for generations to come by signing a conservation easement with the Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy (BHHC). Conservation easements are legal, cooperative agreements that enable landowners to retain ownership of their land.
MBK nears temporary veteran occupancy

5 days ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Twp. — A multi-year zoning challenge between the township and a temporary occupancy veterans home continues. My Brothers Keeper is nearing completion of obtaining required building permits that, according to judicial order, allow a temporary occupancy of their building.
Kid Rock’s sax gifted during local’s first concert

5 days ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected], MI — So far, Ayden Gabbard’s first days of summer vacation rocked. The 10-year-old Harvey Swanson fifth grade student gathered with an estimated crowd of about 30,000 and attended the two-day music festival “Rock the Country’ on June 13-14 at the Barry Expo Center near Hastings, located about 40 miles southeast of Grand Rapids.
Local I-75 construction project issues draws response by MDOT

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Township — An ongoing multi-year I-75 rebuilding project spanning several miles between Clarkston and the Genesee County line that’s been the catalyst of numerous traffic issues arrived at a tipping point following a fatality on May 20.
Board OKs three year Renaissance Festival permit

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Twp.— On Monday night, the township board of trustees OK’d by a vote of 5-0 a three year special use permit for the Renaissance Festival. The 46th annual event will kick off on Aug. 16 and conclude Sept. 28. Over the years the late summer event has attracted thousands to Hollygrove, 12600 Dixie Highway and often traffic congestion for the events follows.
Lady Martians blanked by Richmond Blue Devils in state quarterfinals

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected]— A four run fourth inning and shutout pitching by Richmond Blue Devils 25-8-1 pitcher Senior Katie Shuboy who fanned 11 ended the season for the Lady Martians on June 10 in the Division 2 state quarterfinal at Skippers Softball Field, Marysville 6-0. Fr. Anna Light, Jr. Olivia Bartlett and So. Julia Keller were the only hitters in the game. Senior Jayden Gohs pitched five innings, struck out seven and walked three in the loss.
Oakland County, ‘Day at the Fair for individuals with disabilities’

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

Davisburg— On Thursday, July 17, the Oakland County Fair will host its 21th annual Individuals with Disabilities Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Oakland County Fair, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, welcomes those with disabilities from throughout the region with special events and access. The Oakland County Parks and the Oakland County Fair Board help coordinate the event for those with disabilities who may need a little extra time or assistance.
‘On frozen ground,’ the Battle of Chosin Reservoir

2 weeks ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Twp. — Twenty-eight days. That’s all George Morris had left of his three-year stint in the United States Marine Corps. “I was counting down the days,” said Morris, now a 94-year-old Brandon Township resident. “I was almost out when I got the notice that there was one more year to go.”Morris is one of 5.7 million Americans that served during the Korean War, from 1950-1953. Today that number is estimated to be around 767,000.
Second annual Rib Eating Contest & RibFest at Bueche’s Food World

2 weeks ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] Twp.— At noon, June 13, Bueche’s Food World, 400 North Ortonville Road will host the second annual Finger Lickin’ Rib Eating contest. ‘Grillin’ sponsors receive one contestant entry and signage in front of the sponsored contestant with all proceeds going toward the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund.
Goodrich School District set to launch new AI Task Force this summer

2 weeks ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] — Over the past decade Goodrich High School teacher Kathryn Benard has provided students a variety of unique educational opportunities. From DECA coordinator to the Martian Market to Continuous Improvement teams Benard, a social studies and business instructor continues to recognize the changes in education in a dynamic environment.