Play it by ear
From left, Reghan Bechtel, Myah Rainwater and Kylie Rainwater bag ears of corn at Weil Dairy Farm, 9197 Gale Road, Atlas Township. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame nominations needed
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — The Brandon School District is accepting nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “The school district is very excited to continue with our Distinguished Alumni tradition in which we are able to honor some truly remarkable Blackhawk alumni,” said district superintendent Carly Stone. […]
OCSO:Multiple larcenies, break ins reported around Brandon Township
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A string of larcenies and attempted larcenies in the surrounding areas has prompted a warning to residents to make sure their car doors and houses are locked. “Don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle, lock your car doors, lock your homes,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office […]
Vacations aren’t always relaxing
Soon my husband and I are embarking on a long weekend in New York City. We try to take a small trip every summer, and every time I’m reminded of the fact that I don’t travel well. I do like seeing new things, don’t get me wrong. I can spend a whole afternoon in a […]
Letters to the Editor August 12, 2023
Thank you Walk, Bike, Run Atlas Township wants to thank the 117 respondents who took the time to answer questions about the placement of safe, multi-use trails in Atlas Township. Your input was used to guide the location of new sidewalks and pathways throughout the community. You can keep up to date on the committee’s […]
Area students ready to step into school
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The annual Steps and Stories program has concluded for the summer with a shoe shopping trip for the students involved. “This is a true community collaboration between the Brandon Township Public Library, Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and the Ortonville Eastern Stars, who generously provided all of the […]
Joshua Foster
Joshua James Foster, 35, of Flint Michigan passed away on July 19, 2023, in his sleep. Josh was born June 6, 1988 in San Diego California. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and playing video games with his friends. He is survived by his father Russell Foster (Tami), mother Annette Howard (Randolph), daughter Addison […]
Classic
The front of a 1959 Corvette at the Aug. 1st Brandon Chiropractic Center Car Show, 125 N. Ortonville Road. That show was just one of several classic car events including Back to the Bricks Tune Up Week is Aug. 7-12 and SeptemberFest, Sept. 16. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
175th Anniversary: Ortonville DDA to launch historical walking tour
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — If the village buildings could speak they would convey stories of pioneers, fires and modernization of a community. The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority is launching a historical walking tour for the Ortonville 175th anniversary. The idea originated in 2019 when DDA Director approached local historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, who […]
Letters to the Editor August 5, 2023
(In response to “Guidelines for village pickleball courts discussed,” The Citizen, July 29, 2023, page 11.) Pickleball courts I offer the following commentary: The two new pickleball courts located within Sherman Park, on Ball Street, Ortonville have only been made possible through the visionary pursuit of Brandon Township Clerk Roslyn Blair and Township Recreation Director […]