By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Myrtle Beach, SC — March 2-5, Brandon Township resident Harper Heath traveled to South Carolina to compete in the Costal Classic Gymnastics Invitational with her gymnastic team from Great Lakes Elite Gymnastics in Oxford. Heath took first place in all four of her events, the even bars, vault, floor and […]
A local administrator was nominated for Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 2023 Principal of the year. Dan Stevens, principal of Brandon Schools, was one of 13 nominees throughout the state of Michigan. He has been with the district since 2013. “I am honored to be thought of, even in the same breath, as some […]
By David Fleet Editor East Lansing —On the evening of Feb. 13, Michigan State Sophomore Noel Harrison along with a group of friends were celebrating birthdays at Lou and Harry’s Bar & Grill just north of campus on East Grand River Ave. The local eatery is across the street from the MSU Union. “Our group […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — At 6:30 p.m., on March 7, local author Celia Ryker will launch her new book, “Augusta”, at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. “I grew up in Clarkston and have lived in Ortonville since 1978. My husband, Don, and I live between Ortonville and Bridgewater Corners, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Brandon High School Theater is getting mysterious and spooky. “We chose that musical because it’s fun, it’s very timely with the popularity of the Wednesday show,” said director Stacy Cleaveland. “I directed the fall play, and the kids are a bunch of characters and that’s what’s […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — From the coal mining towns of Pennsylvania to Southeastern Michigan, Irene Catherine Delasko century of life is a story of perseverance through hardships, strong faith and commitment to her husband and family of four. Born March 21, 1923, Irene, a long-time Brandon Township resident will celebrate her 100th birthday […]
By David Fleet Editor San Antonio — On Feb. 19, former Brandon Blackhawk standout, Jake Sutherland returned to professional football and the XFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks who defeated the San Antonio Brahmas in the season opener 18-15. “It’s still surreal being back,” said Sutherland, 27, during an interview on Wednesday. “I have not […]
By David Fleet Editor Ortonville— This summer, Ortonville will be celebrating its 175 birthday with a special gathering at September Fest this fall. Over the next six months, The Citizen newspaper will be recounting some of the history of Ortonville with a special page published in the last edition of each month. “Throughout the year, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — A Brandon High School junior has been selected to be a member of Team Michigan for Alpine Ski Racing. Anthony Trovato is one of 12 high school boys and 12 high school girls asked to be on the team, and will represent Michigan at the US Ski […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Riley Abney needs just a few more shots for the record book. The 5 feet 9 inch junior and three year starter on the Blackhawks Varsity Girls Basketball team tallied her 1,000 point on Feb. 17 in a win against Flint Metro League foe Corunna. She needed just […]