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Public Notice: Brandon Township

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING May 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. Members Present: Candiloro, DePalma, Marshall, Stangeland, Unruh, Rumball Absent with Notice: Blair Presentation – Audit Report – Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka CPAs Approved: Agenda, as presented Consent Agenda, as presented New Business: Audit Acceptance New Hire – Laborer New Township IT Provider Township Computer Upgrade 2025-2027 Law Enforcement Services with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office New Hire – Full Time...
Fred Miska | The Citizen

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

MISKA, FRED STEWART, age 90, of Groveland Township, peacefully passed away May 5, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1934, in Burwell, Nebraska, son to the late Fred and Gladys Miska (nee Flock). Loving husband of JoAnn for 66 wonderful years. Dear father of Rene’ (Seth Wexler) Miska, Joy (Sean) Tahaney and the late William Miska; proud grandfather of William (Shailee Vora) Tahaney, Cameron (Summer) Tahaney, Noah (Lai Jing Su) Wexler and Jonah Wexler; great grandfather of Penelope and Josephine.
One great ‘Day of Difference’

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

Brody painting a birdhouse at Ried Elementary during Day of Difference on April 25. The bird houses are going to American House, a senior living facility in Grand Blanc. Photo: Patrick McAbee. By David [email protected] — On April 25 students at Reid Elementary, came together to celebrate Day of Difference — a special event dedicated to giving back to the community.
Getting involved in your community for your mental health

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Shelby [email protected] is key for students’ mental health, which is one of the driving forces for HAWK time at Brandon High School. “The goal, really, we obviously want attendance to be better,” said BHS assistant principal Megan Koslowski.
GHS scholarship recipient champion of achievements

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] — When Goodrich Senior McKenzie Kallin graduates with her classmates this May, she will have achieved an impressive list of accomplishments as her high school years conclude. McKenzie, 17, is among the top academically in the Class of 2025, a member of the National Honor Society, Goodrich Marching Band, a studied pianist, and a long time student of dance.
BTPL now in tune for youth thanks to grant

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Shelby [email protected] — The Brandon Township Public Library received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, which they used to purchase a new ADA-compliant picnic table, install a new door from the youth department to the children’s garden, and purchase four outdoor percussion instruments. The instruments were installed at the library by the Ortonville Department of Public Works.
Local girl scout earns Gold Award, partners with BTPL

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Shelby [email protected] — Oxford High School senior Daphne Palmer has partnered with the Brandon Township Public Library to receive her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project was to create and implement a seed library, which is a free resource for the Ortonville and Brandon Community. “I’m passionate about the environment and have seen the community benefit in neighboring communities,” said Palmer.
‘I see art in everything,’ local artist donates work

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected]— It’s been 45 years since Doris Phillips responded to a suggestion to paint an historic Goodrich landmark. “I had completed a few murals on the walls of local businesses,” said Phillips, now an 87 years old Atlas Township resident whose live in the community for 50 years. “They asked me to paint a picture of the library, so I sat across the street and did a sketch.
Bills aim at restoring local control of renewable energy projects

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | David Fleet

By David [email protected] — It’s been just about a year since a proposed Battery Energy Storage System or BESS was first proposed for a wooded area of Groveland Township. The controversial energy storage system introduced by Dallas-based Vesper Energy has eyed a location near the ITC high-voltage transmission lines that cross the township has drawn the ire and concerns of area residents and officials.
East High Wildcats take the stage at Brandon High School

1 week ago | thecitizenonline.com | Shelby Stewart

By Shelby [email protected] — What team? Wildcats!At 7 p.m., May 9-10, the Brandon High School theater department will perform “High School Musical” in the performing arts center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. “High School Musical” is based on the Disney movie of the same name, and focuses on high school juniors Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez.