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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.
Local weed shops go up in smoke as permits expire

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Shelby [email protected] — Ortonville might not be home to marijuana shops any time soon. “Their applications were conditionally approved for those specific buildings,” said Village Manager Matt Ryan. “That was two-ish years ago.”During the 2022 August election, voters approved an Adult Use Marihuana Establishment Ordinance by a narrow margin of five votes. Following that, the village council adopted the ordinance to replace the ordinance prohibiting them.
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.
Township OKs video equipment

2 weeks ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By David [email protected] — On May 12 the Groveland Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to lease video equipment from Guardian Alarm for the township hall for 36 months. The cost of the lease is $4,435 over three years with an additional cost of $79 for monthly services. The 10 camera system will include a 30 day retention and one additional camera on the east side of the township hall due to the location of the outside voting box.
Hana St. Juliana Memorial Garden opens at Seymour Lake Township Park

2 weeks ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Jim NewellManaging EditorOXFORD TWP. — For the St. Juliana family, developing a memorial garden in honor of their daughter and sister, Hana St. Juliana, became a labor of love and determination that started three years ago. On Sunday, hundreds of people shared in that love and determination during the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening for the new Hana St. Juliana Memorial Garden in Seymour Lake Township Park.