Kayla LaLone Kayla LaLone, a 2007 graduate of Brandon High School, was named to the dean’s list (3.5 GPA or better) at Oakland University for the fall semester. She is pursuing a degree in accounting. Kayla is the daughter of Greg and Dawn LaLone of Clarkston. She is the granddaughter of Earl and Jodie Gaskill […]
Logan G. Mancini Army National Guard Pvt. Logan G. Mancini has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet […]
The Johnson Jaguars softball team, comprised mainly of Goodrich youngsters, finished first in the 12 and under division at the Grand Blanc Tournament July 24-26. The Jaguars had a perfect run, with four wins going into the playoffs and winning three playoff games on Sunday, July 26. On Friday, the Jags played Grand Blanc, winning […]
It all adds up On March 5, a Brandon deputy on patrol on Ortonville Road stopped a truck that had no license plate light at W. Glass Road and Dunwoodie. The driver said he had a warrant in Colorado and two unpaid traffic tickets. A LEIN check showed his license was suspended and he had […]
Dear Editor: In recent weeks, several Groveland Township residents have written letters to The Citizen critical of the nonresident fee charged by Brandon Township Parks & Recreation that now applies to Groveland residents for program registrations. Let me assure you that the Brandon Township Board of Trustees did not arrive at this decision arbitrarily. Created […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Give it up On July 26 a Granger Road resident complained that his girlfriend had his wallet and […]
Plein air painters meet The Outpost Artist Society of Groveland Township invites local artists to bring their paints and brushes to meet for free plein air painting sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Aug. 7 at Wojo’s Greenhouse in Ortonville, Aug. 14 at Depot Park in Clarkston, Aug. 21 at Rudy’s […]
I can’t hold my tongue any longer without speaking up to support NOTA because unfortunately too many people read the ‘Letters to the Editor? section and take others opinions (no matter how biased) and treat them as gospel. Helen Barwig’s letter pushed me over the top! North Oakland Transportation Authority is a valuable service to […]
I would like to respond to the unsigned letter about Cub Scout Pack 108. I am Bob Pasike, and while these are my personal views, I have experience as a Sponsor Liaison for a scout troop and have served as committee chairman in Scouting. A Scout Pack or Troop are run by a Parent’s Committee, […]
Groveland Twp.- Township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees, all running unopposed, were re-elected in the Aug. 3 primary election. Supervisor Robert DePalma earned 451 votes, while Clerk Pamela Mazich received 453 votes and Treasurer Shirley Scramlin 454. Trustees David Ax and Diane Howell were re-elected with 379 and 375 votes, respectively.