Brandon Twp.- A new after-school program at the intermediate school may be seen as latchkey by some, but will still benefit kids athletically and may work to channel them into sports at a higher level in the district. The Brandon Intramural Program was introduced to the school board at their Sept. 16 meeting by District […]
Julie Graveldinger believes everyone must have a purpose in life. Her purpose is to bring joy to the lives of others and she is succeeding, through volunteer work with Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, the St. Anne Youth Group, Girl Scouts, Parent Teacher Organization, and even her orchestration of a last-minute wedding. For these reasons […]
Brandon Twp.- Farmer Harold Allen had just come in from doing chores outside shortly after 8 p.m., Jan. 26, and was getting ready to have supper, when he heard a crackling noise. He knew immediately it was a fire in the home he lived alone in on Honert Road. Allen, 83, grabbed a fire extinguisher […]
Ortonville- One of the most fundamental questions in the village’s quest for sewers? where a wastewater treatment plant will be located? remains unanswered after a study session Jan. 30 with township and village officials. County officials, attorneys and engineers for both municipalities, and about two dozen residents attended the study session, intended to discuss future […]
Ortonville- Brian Mills got started in the pet business 10 years ago, opening a Pet Supplies ‘Plus? in Lapeer with business parter Frank Arcori, followed by another PSP in Romeo in 2002, and then one in Farmington Hills and another in Rochester Hills in 2003. Within the next 10 days, he will open his latest […]
David Matthew Naef was born at 11:03 p.m., Jan. 8, 2007, at , making him the winner of The Citizen’s First Baby of the New Year contest. David weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. He is the first child of Susan and Matt Naef of Brandon Township. As the proud parents […]
Brandon Twp.- A retired teacher and off-duty firefighter gave new meaning to roadside assistance on Monday. Kathy Brissette was on her way to the bank shortly before 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 when she realized she had taken a wrong turn on to Hadley Road. As she was about to turn around, she saw a little […]
Brandon Twp.- After years of controversy and debate, healthcare reform is about to take effect. The Affordable Care Act, passed by Congress in 2010, is complicated and has often been confusing, but a new program offered at the library aims to help those who are uninsured or underinsured obtain medical coverage in the new Michigan […]
Goodrich-On Sept. 16 the school board of trustees ratified a one year contract with the Goodrich Education Association. ‘All employees, including myself, have given back to the district,? said Scott Bogner, district superintendent. ‘From the support staff to administrators to teaching staff, they have given back with regard to wages and benefits’concessions vary and range […]
Brandon Twp.- In the digital age, anyone can be a published writer, with their work instantly accessible to everyone. ‘You don’t need a big company behind you to be heard,? said Dan Hutchins, a digital services librarian. ‘I think what is exciting to me is the medium is the message. If you were to publish […]