Ortonville- In the Bavarian Alps, there is a lake called Konigsee, created by glaciers during the last ice age. That lake came to the village on Wednesday, and now hangs on the exterior of the Brandon Township Library in the form of a painting, available to be viewed by all. The artwork, a reproduction of […]
Brandon Twp.- Having trouble understanding Proposal 1? The Road Commission of Oakland County would like to help. Representatives from RCOC have been conducting presentations on the ballot proposal that if approved would increase the state sales tax to 7 percent and raise funds for maintenance of Michigan roads. The RCOC will present their program on […]
Brandon Twp.- For Marcy Carney, running isn’t about finishing first or getting a personal best. Sometimes, it’s just about crossing the finish line. And sometimes, it’s about proving that you won’t be defeated, regardless of what you’re up against. Carney, now 43, ran her first 5K in August 2013, encouraged by friend and fellow township […]
Brandon Twp.-Like to read? Want to talk about books and make new friends? There is a book club waiting for you at the library, 304 South St. Royann Hassinger and Susie Lewicki, both township residents, are original members of the Brandon Bibliophiles, now known simply as the ‘Book Club.? The group was started about 18 […]
Brandon Twp.- Learn how to protect yourself or elderly loved one during a program planned for this Wednesday. ‘Elder abuse/older adult safety issues? will be presented by the Oakland County Health Division from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., April 22, at the library, 304 South St. ‘We’ll talk about the different forms of elder abuse? mental abuse, […]
Brandon Twp.- Superintendent Matt Outlaw has met or exceeded goals for the school district in less than a year on the job and on Monday night, the board rewarded his work. In a 6-0 vote, the board approved extending Outlaw’s contract by one year, to 2018. Boardmember Lisa Kavalhuna was absent. ‘In the evaluation process, […]
(This is the final story in a series about the Religious Diversity Journeys program, in which nine Brandon Middle School students took part this school year, learning about various religions by visiting houses of worship. The program culminated in a tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Previous stories can be found at www.thecitizenonline.com) Detroit- […]
Brandon Twp.- Students here and across the state were tested this week with M-STEP. The M-STEP replaces MEAP, the previous Michigan standardized test, and while teachers and students weren’t sure what to expect and results won’t be known for an undetermined amount of time, district administrators are celebrating district success on another exam. During the […]
Ortonville- The village council will consider ballot language for the contentious sewer question at their next meeting, set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. A vote on the issue, once ballot language is approved by both the council and the county, will likely take place Nov. 3. The […]
Brandon Twp.- Township firefighters used Narcan to save the life of a 24-year-old woman who overdosed on heroin last week. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report, Brandon deputies and medics responded at 2:41 a.m., April 24, to a home on Burt Court to assist a woman who was unconscious with labored breathing. CPR […]