By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Behind every name of the Holocaust victims there’s a face. Their story reflects atrocities mirrored in the death and suffering of millions. From 6:30-8 p.m., on Aug. 16, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville, will host ‘My Mother’s Voice,’ a program created by story-teller […]
By David Fleet Editor Holly—The faces of thousands of visitors reflected over the names of more than 58,318 Americans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War The experience connected the past and present as the American Legion Holly Post 149 welcomed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Moving Wall, to Holly for the first time. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7 is a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who served their country and were wounded or killed. On Monday, community members gathered at the Brandon Township Library to reflect and honor those awarded the Purple Heart. The Citizen […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — They sport names like Six Pointer, Soft Parade and All Day IPA, the pride of Marquette, Elk Rapids and Grand Rapids—Michigan beers have flooded coolers and taps from Ishpeming to Monroe. From 6:45-7:45 p.m., Aug. 9, the Brandon Township Public Library, 345 South St., will host Michigan Beer: A Heady History (registration required). Michigan author Patti Smith […]
By David Fleet Editor Okinawa — A Brandon High School graduate and U.S. Navy Officer was recognized earlier this month after he rescued a pregnant soldier from a flooded underpass at a naval base in Okinawa, Japan. Ryan Tottingham, 23, a 2017 BHS alumni had been stationed at Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa since May 2019. He recently made […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— Obsolete bunker gear, once used to protect township firefighters will soon find a new assignment in Guatemala. On Monday night the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to donate retired bunker gear and some equipment that no longer is considered acceptable by the National Fire Protection Association to Aid […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer At 6:30 p.m., on Aug. 1, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St. will host a Purple Heart Ceremony, in partnership with the Ortonville VFW Post 582. “I feel so honored to get to host the Purple Heart Ceremony at the library this year,” said Fran Hotchkiss, library outreach […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— A half century ago Ford Motor Company put the throttle down and took aim at the Mopar HEMI engine in NASCAR. In 1969 out of Dearborn rolled the limited production Mustang BOSS 429 V8. About two years later one of those iconic-fastback Ford muscle cars rumbled into Brandon Township and today remains the center of three generations of racing. Area […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.— A square nail and a handful of corroded coins has provided a peek to the past of an area community. In early July replacement began on about one mile of Atlas sidewalk along Gale and Perry roads. Burton-based Streeter Brothers first removed the narrow aged sidewalks that over the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The school year may have recently ended, but the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is ramping up for their annual Back-To-School distribution. “This gives them (the students) a chance to go into school with a good attitude with all their supplies,” said Audrey Moon, project coordinator. “It helps […]