WEBBER, ROGER IVAN of Ortonville; died June 29, 2018. He was 64. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 27, 1953 to the late LaVerne Robert and Violet Victoria (nee; Gjelhaug) Webber. He is survived by one son, Christopher (Hailey) Webber; three grandchildren, Madalyn, Brodie and Owen Webber; his lovely assistant, Kathy Ryan; preceded in death […]
Smith, Erika Mimi of Groveland Township died June 6, 2018 in Florida, age 92. Erika was born August 22, 1925 in Bielefeld, Germany, the youngest of four children and only daughter of Karl Rudolf and Wilhelmine (Schutzler) Schipper. During WWII she worked on a farm as a land girl and later in the German Navy […]
Riley Price running under a parachute during Harvey Swanson’s field day on June 14. Photo by Patrick McAbee
(In response to “No more circuses,” a letter by Rose Kerr, The Citizen, June 16, page 7) Don’t support PETA Dear Editor, To Rose Kerr regarding PETA… if you are a pet owner please do your research on the PETA. You should NOT be supporting such an organization. They are against pet ownership and would […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bordaine, suicide has been a big talking point across news outlets. According to the Center for Disease Control, the rates of suicide in teens has increased for both girls and boys between the ages 15-19, drastically since 2007. 2015 saw a 31 […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer With the 4th of July approaching, fireworks are popping up at parties and gatherings within the area. “Everyone should be respectful of their neighbors,” said Brandon Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman. “For this year’s holiday consumer fireworks are allowed on June 29 and 30 and July 6 and 7 between the […]
WHITTAKER, Dale M.; of Brandon Twp.; went home to be with the Lord June 14, 2018; age 71; loving husband of Shyrl “Sherri” (nee Hall) for 49 years; father of Steed (Monica) Whittaker & Guy B. Whittaker; proud grandpa of Samantha Lynn (Jerry) Dvorak, Dakota Whittaker-U.S.N.A., Nolan, Skyler, Addison & Emma Whittaker. Great grandpa of […]
From left, Jennifer Bland, Juan Roque and BHS Principal Dan Stevens. On June 8 Roque walked across stage to receive his diploma. Photo by Mo Voyer By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Juan Roque just wanted to walk across the stage for his diploma like a normal kid. “First of all, I didn’t have practice, so […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Oxford-Onica’s the one. On Monday night the village council voted 4-1 to extend a contract for village clerk-treasurer to Atlas Township Supervisor Teresa Onica. “I have no doubt whatsoever that she’ll be able to immediately step in and take care of all the responsibilities necessary,” said Councilman Erik Dolan, who […]
SMITH, Steven Edward; of Roseville formerly of Ortonville; suddenly June 13, 2018; age 51; Husband of Lisa; father of Justin, Tyler & Abbigail; stepfather of Eric (Meschia) Hesse & Sara Hesse (Chris) ; papa of James, Noah, Jonah, Aubrey & Ashton; son of Paul & Clara “Jean”; brother of Anita (Richard) Cook; uncle of Wesley Vaughn […]