Green Road Bridge Atlas Twp.-After closing the Green Road Bridge over Kearsley Creek indefinitely in December due to structural failure, the Genesee County Road Commission reported last week they will considering opening the 70-year-old span for pedestrians. Shirley Kautman-Jones, township supervisor, met with county officials last week. ‘Right now we are looking at three years […]
Dear Editor: (In response to ‘Ghosts of Brandon Township Library,? The Citizen, Jan. 17, page 6): The public library is an important and valued institution in the United States. Its function ? to provide information that allows citizens to form their own opinions. Freedom of speech is nearly worthless without access to information. An informed […]
Township OKs DPW tractors Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a request by Linda Richardson, supervisor of the township Department of Public Works, to purchase two lawn mowers for local cemetery upkeep. A plan to purchase new mowers was included in the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan, and in upcoming budgets. The board accepted a low […]
Clarkston High School has a new Homecoming Queen and King. Phoebe Morris and George Haight received the honors from their classmates. Below is Morris and Paul Haight, standing in for his older brother who was playing in the football game. Photos by Wendi Reardon
Dear Editor: Joseph Priestly, an 18th century English philosopher, once stated, ‘The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate.? Talk about a man ahead of his time. Could he have foreseen what would happen to communication in the 21st century? With all the technology we have, from texting to instant messaging, that […]
Dear Editor: (In response to ‘Ghosts of Brandon Township Library,? The Citizen, Jan. 17, page 6): I am fortunate enough to belong to a group called the South East Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (SEMGHS), and have great respect for each and every one of my fellow investigators. These are individuals dedicated to the scientific pursuit […]
Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors department presented its proposed $2.325-million budget for 2014 to Independence Township Board, Sept. 10. The department’s 2013 budget was $2.330 million. The new budget includes $18,383 for landscaping and preventative maintenance projects, which had previously been deferred, $30,000 for a full-time senior programmer, $9,100 in raises for part-time senior […]
15 years ago – 1998 ‘Field of dreams a reality? The new football field at Clarkston High School opened to rave reviews on Sept. 25. The Wolves beat Brandon High School on their first night on the field in front of a crowd of more than 6,000 people, 55-28. The marching band took centerstage the […]
Dear Editor: Thank you, Wojo’s Greenhouse. Every year at Christmastime they give a large poinsettia to most of the businesses in town. This is not just a great idea to promote their business, but also shows a very high standard of professionalism and wanting to work in partnership with the local businesses. If all businesses […]
Dear Editor: (In response to ‘Ghosts of Brandon Township Library,? The Citizen, Jan. 17, page 6): I will refrain from commenting on or speculating about the motives of the letter writer, Mr. Bill Kissel. Others who have used the library can judge for themselves the fairness and accuracy of Kissel’s assertions and the cogency of […]