It’s time to start thinking about the person who will be named ‘Citizen of the Year,? and we’re looking for suggestions. Any resident of The Citizen’s circulation area may be nominated. We’re looking for someone who has demonstrated active, well-rounded participation in community affairs as a resident ? someone who personifies what makes our community […]
After a string of seemingly never-ending dreary weather, the temperatures in Michigan have picked up significantly within the past few weeks. With the increasing heat, though, comes an increased risk when it comes to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Many people engage in sporting activities as well, and with football training camps at the high […]
It won’t be too long before students in the Brandon school district will have their own path from Brandon High School to South Street. Brandon Township Supervisor Ron Lapp said the project began June 26, when the first layers of dirt were moved. He said concrete work was done the week of July 7, but […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Not my bill On June 30 a High Meadow Drive resident discovered someone had charged an Ameritech account […]
Last year, Ortonville native Matt Lentz got a taste of the Michigan football tradition up close. As the 2003 season approaches, Lentz, 20, who plays right guard for the Wolverines, hopes to earn the respect of teammates and opponents alike. Lentz, who stands 6?6? and weighs 305 lbs., will be entering his junior year at […]
First-year Brandon varsity football coach Ron Gill and the Blackhawks will be tested early and often in the 2003 campaign. Brandon, entering their second year in the Flint Metro League, opens their year Aug. 28 at Mt. Morris, then plays their first home game Sept. 5 against Warren DeLaSalle, a member of the Catholic League. […]
It’s been a long summer if you’re a sports fan in Brandon and Goodrich. Ever since the Goodrich baseball team was eliminated from the state playoffs in the semifinals, local sports fans have had to content themselves with parks and recreation events or trips to a state park, or following the activities of the local […]
This past weekend the ‘Daily? Oakland Press ran a nice feature on the growing by leaps and bounds county — in particular the western part, by Novi and right here in the Northeastern tier. Of course you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know things are a little more congested and cramped than […]
Bylined newspaper columns, especially with pictures of the writer, are personal columns. Jim’s Jottings is one of those. Regular readers (last week’s) may remember I said that would be the last you’d read of THE Open House. I lied. I didn’t mean to, but to write this column, which is intended to promote sympathy, The […]
Don Rush has not been traded to another franchise or dropped down to the farm club. His column will return. So relax. Don’t worry. Be happy!