The Citizen newspaper was honored with three awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, marking the 11th consecutive year of recognition in the state’s largest journalism competition. The awards were announced earlier this month. With the new awards, The Citizen has now received 43 MPA awards since 2005. The competition inspires all […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Mike Lefevre is 37 year old and works in a steel mill. His wife Carol, is a waitress in a neighborhood restaurant. The couple live in a two-flat dwelling somewhere in Cicero, on the outskirts of Chicago. They have two small children. “I’m a dying breed,” said Mike. “A laborer. […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.- In January, Brandon Glass, 3960 Ortonville Road, opened for business. With more than 20 years in the glass industry, owner Wally Baran’s mission is crystal clear—to provide the community with high quality, affordable, and accurate residential, commercial and automotive glass services. “From custom screens, mirrors to Euro Showers we […]
By David Fleet Editor Traditionally spring and warmer weather sparks the beginning of the home buying season. That trend may be changing. According to news sources and Realtor.com nationally from 2015 through 2018, the peak month for views-per listing was April—January lagged a full 16 percent. However, in 2019, January was the most active on […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.-She’s back. Township resident Genavieve Linkowski will appear for a second time on American Idol. After falling just short in the competition about two years ago—ABC producers requested an encore performance airs at 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC. In April 2018, after wowing celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 29, Dr. Jay Stark will celebrate his 13th birthday. “That’s right I’m a teenager this year,” said Stark, owner of Brandon Chiropractic Center 125 N. Ortonville Road. “However, my life as a Leap Year Baby does not stop the hands of time. I’m really 52 years old.” Stark is […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Local scholarships are available to Brandon seniors for the upcoming college or trade programs. “The Ortonville Lions Club has been awarding excellence of our graduating seniors in the form of scholarships for many years,” said Kim Bishop, a member of the Ortonville Lions. “We are proud to celebrate the outstanding […]
By David Fleet Editor Last Sunday, when the XFL professional football league kicked off their inaugural season, a Brandon Blackhawk was on the field. Jake Sutherland, a 2014 Brandon High School graduate plays tight end, and on special teams for the New York Guardians—one of eight teams competing during the new 10 week season. The […]
The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for their annual Youth Recognition Night. Anyone can nominate a youth that they feel has gone above and beyond in helping people and the community or has been a general role model for others. This year’s theme for the BGYA Youth Recognition Night is ‘Youth Volunteers Shine […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- Deputy Casey Seeley recalls his first home varsity football game as a School Resource Officer. “I remember the response from students—they greeted me and many called me by name,” he said. “I had worked plenty of football games as a deputy before that, but not as an SRO. It was […]