Deputy bitten At 12:46 p.m., May 26, a Brandon deputy was bitten by a dog. The deputy stated he was assisting at a call for service and was bitten. He was talking to the owner of the dog through the vehicle window when he smacked his hands down on the door and the small breed […]
Front from left, Olivia Levers, Dylan Zrnich, Rylie Morris and David Donnelon. Back from left, Chris Grennier, Blake Elliot and Josh Dubiel. Brandon Seniors with caps and gowns on May 21. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon seniors picked up their caps and gowns on May 21 in anticipation for their […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation deputies and the Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on S. Ortonville Road north of Oak Hill Road in Brandon Township at 12:24 p.m. on May 26. The crash occurred when a 52-year-old resident of the township was […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is thanking the youngest of the essential workers in the community, and doing their part to give back. “We found between Papa Bella’s, Cook’s Farm Dairy, Bueche’s and A&W that there were 58 students who were working providing food for our community,” said BGYA President Bob […]
Mr. Ortonville Dear Editor, A shout out to Ron Sutton. He walks by our window (in the village) every Thursday with a knock and “air” kisses asking how things are going! I miss Mr. Ortonville! Love and miss you Ron! Liz – Village Clerk Glad to see The Citizen Dear Editor, I’m very happy to […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- Those coming into town will be welcomed back in a big way. The new mural at 437 Mill St. is a collaboration project with the Downtown Development Authority, the Planning Commission and the owners of the building. “I am beyond happy with the mural Kevin Burdick painted for our […]
Sarah Jane (Diehl) Minkler died Friday, May 22, 2020 in Swartz Creek, MI. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Hunters Creek, Michigan, the only daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Grenier) Diehl. Her beloved Aunt Sylvia nicknamed her Sally as a child and so she was called the rest of her life. The Diehl […]
A magnolia tree is among other flowering trees blooming in Atlas Township. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
Neighbor issues At 8:16 a.m., on May 1, Brandon deputies responded to a report of a civil matter in the 5000 block of Sherwood. The complainant said that his neighbor is rude and threatening and that there has been ongoing issues with the property between them. The dirt berm his neighbor built caused flooding in […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Even though the Brandon Township Public Library is closed, residents don’t have to miss out on Miss Fran’s story times. “Reading during social distancing is even more critical than before,” said Fran Hotchkiss. “For families that are quarantining together, the intimacy of reading to your children while cuddling helps them […]