A repair on the clock in downtown Clarkston could have cost the city of the village of Clarkston over $6,000, but for DPW manager Jason Miller, it was just part of his job. City Manager Carol Eberhardt said Jason quickly figured out why the clock stopped and quickly repaired it. During a city council meeting […]
Groveland Twp.- Under pressure from legislators and township supervisors for information on their proposed natural gas pipeline, ET Rover representatives met with officials in a Tuesday morning meeting that was closed to residents and media. ‘We asked for a meeting for residents, but they made it clear they just wanted to meet with officials,? said […]
Brandon Twp.- Two reports of fraud this past week are just the latest in a string of identity thefts perpetrated against township residents. ‘We are being inundated with reports of fraud, they are non-stop,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Greg Glover, Brandon substation commander. ‘If you do not know who you are talking to, […]
(Groveland Township resident Heather Ricksgers corresponded with The Citizen newspaper through a series of emails while on active duty aboard the USS George H.W. Bush deployed in the Middle East.) By David Fleet Editor Heather Ricksgers remembers the early October autumn weather back home in Michigan. ‘It was 108 here yesterday’which felt cool compared to […]
Coach Alward has been selected as the Detroit Lions/NFL Foundation/Farm Bureau ‘Coach of the Week? for Week six of the 2014 season. ‘We are very proud of Coach Alward’s accomplishment,? said Dave Davis, athletic director. ‘This is the latest honor in a string of accolades for Coach Alward.? Alward was inducted into the Greater Flint […]
Brandon Twp.- Bring on the bands. The Brandon Marching Band Invitational, planned for 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 18, at Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, is expected to be the largest ever. The seventh annual invitational will have 15 bands participating, including the Brandon Marching Band, scheduled to perform at 2:15 p.m. ‘We’re really […]
A 59-year-old Ortonville man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after assaulting his stepdaughter. Charles Spragg was arraigned Oct. 6 on one count of criminal sexual conduct, third degree, a 15-year felony, at 52-2 District Court. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports, Brandon deputies were called to Spragg’s home in the 100 block […]
Goodrich-An area ice cream destination just got a little sweeter. Goodrich Moo & Moore’formerly Moo Cow’reopened Oct. 1, adding a host of new desserts and lunches. Jennifer and Nick Mendoza purchased the established business, bringing locally produced Cook’s Farm Dairy Ice Cream along with Michigan made Ashby’s Ice Cream to town. In addition, patrons can […]
Brandon Twp.- Reformation of a recreation subcommittee will retain two of the current members, but add three new ones and will take a page or two from the fire authority. ‘It’s obvious things are not working in the best interest of the committee or recreation,? said Bob McArthur at the township board’s Oct. 6 meeting. […]
SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2014 Present: Allen, Darnall, DePalma (late), DeWitt (late), Lapp, Rumball, Thurman The following actions were taken: 1) Approved the Meeting Agenda as presented. 2) Went into Closed Session to consider the purchase or lease of real property. 3) Approved minutes of Closed Session. 4) Adjourned at […]