Brandon Twp.- Fran Hotchkiss expects to be able to purchase at least 160 new books and 40-80 music cds with grant funds she recently won for the library. The head of youth services was notified earlier this month by the Metro-Detroit Book and Author Society that the library would be awarded $2,000 as the winner […]
From 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, the Village of Ortonville will host trick-or-treating followed by the annual bonfire with cider and doughnuts at the DPW building, 159 Cedar St. In addition the following streets will be closed for the hour of Trick-or-Treating: Church from Mill Street to Oakwood Road, Cedar Street from Mill Street to Ball […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district has received a ‘clean? audit and the operating deficit is not quite as high as the previously projected $1.1 million. A representative from Lewis & Knopf presented audit results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 at the board’s Oct. 15 meeting. The audit revealed the district had general […]
Jason Manshum, a spokesperson for Enbridge, recently responded via e-mail to questions from The Citizen regarding the Line 6B petroleum pipeline replacement project. For previous stories on the controversial project that affects numerous communities in Michigan including Brandon and Groveland townships, go to www.thecitizenonline.com and search Enbridge. What is the current status on phase 1 […]
A 4-month-old boy was murdered by his mother’s boyfriend Thursday afternoon in Brandon Township, police said. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett, commander of the Brandon substation, said he expected the 27-year-old suspect to be arraigned this weekend. The exact charge(s) that would be brought was not determined as of Friday. ‘This case and […]
Brandon Twp.- Despite environmental concerns raised by several residents at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 25, Brandon Development-Lockwoood LLC won approval to encroach into a wetland buffer on property for which a 122,000 square-foot retail development is planned. More than 60 people were in attendance for the meeting, with several speaking out […]
Brandon Twp.- The election is still over a week away, but as of Wednesday, nearly 800 voters here had already cast their ballots. Approximately 780 absentee ballots had been sent or turned in to the township clerk’s office by Oct. 24 and as of that date, a total of 1,615 had been given out by […]
In February 1944, a B-17 aircraft was attacked by German fighter planes and crash landed in the Mediterannean Sea just off the coast of Calvi, Corsica, France. Now, 68 years after the plane came to rest less than 100 feet below the surface, and less than 300 yards from shore, it is the mission of […]
Brandon Twp.- A 24-year-old Goodrich man may face life in prison after shooting a man in the neck at a local bar. Brandon Chase Rollin was arraigned July 23 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Dana Fortinberry on charges of assault with intent to murder; assault to do great bodily harm less than murder […]
Ortonville- The Village Skate Park is set to get a new look and a neighbor hopes to get some privacy with construction of a 10-foot fence, planned for next month with approval of the village council. Township and village officials met Wednesday with Terri and Ernie Darnall, whose property is adjacent to the skate park. […]