It’s almost time for fantasy football

A fair warning to my colleagues at The Citizen: There may be times during the football season where I’ll be very cranky heading into the office Monday morning ? and it will have nothing to do with Sunday’s Lions game. In the coming weeks, many Americans, myself included, will take part in that time-honored tradition […]

New faces at Groveland Township offices

Groveland Twp.-The times are changing in the township offices. Two new employees ? building department administrator Susan Nassar and Laura Lawrence, a secretary for Groveland Township Clerk Pamela Mazich ? started with the township in May. Nassar is replacing Gretchen Randall, who retired June 30 from the township after seven years. As the new building […]

Busy student honored

If there was an activity this year at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School, chances are Hailey Phelps was involved in some manner. Phelps, a fourth-grader from Ortonville, was recognized by the staff at Harvey-Swanson for her hard work at the school with the ‘Principal’s Award,? which was given at the school’s awards assembly on the last day […]

Ortonville centenarian ‘lived full life?

Lew Francis packed a lot of experiences into a century of life. Francis, 100, of Ortonville died July 1, leaving behind six children, 19 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Pauline Fredette, and several nieces and nephews. Four of his surviving six children are local […]

Lacrosse becoming big hit with Brandon students

Brandon High School varsity girls tennis and hockey coach Brian Moore is helping to introduce a rapidly growing sport to the community. Each Wednesday behind the high school, several community members gather for lacrosse, a sport that Moore said ‘combines the best elements of soccer, football, basketball, and hockey.? Moore, who has taught four years […]

BHS equestrian team signup set for July 14

Brandon High School’s equestrian team is gearing up for another season of competition. Coach Kathy Stockley has set up a sign-up meeting at her home Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The meeting will last until around 8:30 p.m. Those students who will be attending Brandon High School in August or live in Brandon Township […]

BHS equestrian team signup set for July 14

Brandon High School’s equestrian team is gearing up for another season of competition. Coach Kathy Stockley has set up a sign-up meeting at her home Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The meeting will last until around 8:30 p.m. Those students who will be attending Brandon High School in August or live in Brandon Township […]

New faces at Groveland Township

Groveland Twp.-The times are changing in the township offices. Two new employees ? building department administrator Susan Nassar and Laura Lawrence, a secretary for Groveland Township Clerk Pamela Mazich ? started with the township in May. Nassar is replacing Gretchen Randall, who retired June 30 from the township after seven years. As the new building […]

Tough schedules on tap for local gridiron squads

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Granted, football season does not begin for about two months. However, the release of 2004 high school football schedules by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has gridiron fans waiting for the season to begin. Both Brandon and Goodrich will host four games this season. Brandon’s first home game […]

Bailo named Wrestling USA Magazine’s ‘Man of Year?

Ortonville resident Kent Bailo can now be listed among some of the top names in amateur wrestling. Bailo was recently named the 2004 Man of the Year award from Wrestling USA Magazine, a publication devoted to amateur wrestling. He is the first person in the state of Michigan to be so honored. With this award, […]