Brandon Twp.- Firefighters had a busy night last week, as they battled not one, but two house fires. Fire Chief Bob McArthur said they were called to the first home, 1782 Wooley Road, at 8:23 p.m., March 7. The family at the residence, a husband, wife, and two children, were all outside when the firefighters […]
Brandon Twp.- Unemployment compensation paid to two terminated deputy treasurers, and attorney and auditing fees regarding policy disputes between elected officials has cost the township more than $24,000 in the past three years, according to invoices obtained by The Citizen from the township offices. In November 2003, Treasurer Linda Owen fired Diana Reckwald, who had […]
Brandon Twp.- Jamie Robertson was six-years-old when he unlocked the front door of his home that borders seven acres of woods and decided to take a stroll. His mother, Sharon Robertson, was putting her younger son down for a nap and came back to find the door shut and Jamie, who is autistic, gone. ‘I […]
Two Groveland residents are in the Oakland County Jail after the robbery and stabbing of a 36-year-old man who lived in the same mobile home park. Eugene Joseph Minton, 23, was arraigned on a charge of robbery, $150,000 bond, no 10 percent, and Robert Dean Villalobos, 21, was arraigned on a charge of armed robbery, […]
Brandon Twp.- Members of Campaneros de Flamenco will demonstrate the art of flamenco dancing during Flamenco: The Heart and Soul of Spain, 6:30 p.m., March 29, at the library, 304 South St. Michelle Millman, a member of the group, which translated means Friends of Flamenco, said she has studied many different kinds of dance, including […]
Ortonville- The quilt is mostly pink and white, with intricate, feminine patterns of ribbons, flowers, polka dots, hearts, dresses and soft stripes. It will soon be auctioned online as part of QuiltPink, a fundraiser to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer foundation. Brenda Heffernan, owner of Mabelena Quilting Supplies and […]
Ortonville- Like many young siblings, Kieler Price has had his share of arguments with his older brother, Jacoby. But whatever their past disagreements, there is no arguing that Kieler, 10, showed courage and loyalty when he saved Jacoby’s life March 18. That afternoon, Kieler, Jacoby, 12, and their youngest brother, Colton, 6, went walking on […]
Brandon Twp.- The final tally is in and it appears sewers are not in the cards. Residents and businesses along the M-15 corridor, Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Louise mailed back to the township 661 postcards, 55.3 percent of the 1,195 postage-paid postcards that were sent out last month polling them on their interest in […]
Brandon Twp.- A series of home invasions has police seeking help from residents. The most recent home invasion was March 20, in the 2500 block of S. Hadley Road. The homeowners arrived home from a doctor’s appointment to find their front door damaged and open and a sliding door to their deck also open. A […]
Brandon Twp.- After more than 22 years of helping students express themselves, Julie Hock has retired as the Brandon Middle School art teacher. ‘I always liked the interaction with the kids,? says Hock, who also taught yearbook for 18 years. ‘Sometimes you think you missed one, a problematic kid, and they come back and tell […]