The recent removal and subsequent reinstatement of Brandon High School Principal Michael Ferguson is a reminder of the consequences ill-thought out decisions have on the community. When originally stating his reason for the transfer of Ferguson to the CHOICES program, Superintendent Tom Miller said information had been shared with him about leadership at the high […]
To the editor: Shame on the Ortonville Village Council. In a subtle dialogue, six of seven board members selectively picked what village ordinances are to be enforced. The Monday night fiasco at the village council meeting can be viewed on Charter cable. The council was questioned about the village sign ordinance and its subsequent enforcement. […]
By Joe St. Henry and Olivia Shumaker Hungry and motivated. These are the best words to describe the 2011 Dragon varsity girls volleyball team, according to Coach Bob Howey. There are eight seniors returning this year from a squad that won 41 matches last season, but fell short of their goal in the postseason, explained […]
It’s late August and time for more than 50 Lake Orion male athletes to start running again. Stan Ford, head coach of the boys cross country team, said while the team is smaller than usual, that is not necessarily bad from a coaching standpoint. Despite the numbers, the team excels in experience. ‘I graduated three […]
To the editor: In response to ‘Over-taxed in Atlas Township,? page 6, The Citizen, Jan. 12): I live on S. State Road, just south of the village. Every time it rained, even a little, water from my neighbor’s yard and from the ditch south of me would drain into my front yard. Several times I […]
Ortonville- The Department of Public Works has had its share of upheaval in the past several months, including numerous pieces of broken equipment and the recent reduction of the crew from three men to two. However, Village Manager Ed Coy says he believes it is ‘going pretty well with two employees,? and during the Jan. […]
Eric Bracciano, fourth-year coach of the Lake Orion boys tennis team, has high expectations for this year, given the sheer number of athletes at tryouts. A total of 33 players came out for high school tennis – a large number according to Bracciano ? with 16 on varsity and the rest on the J.V. team. […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Editor Call it a tale of two cities ? er, styles. The Lake Orion Dragons visit Oxford this Friday in the second installment of its renewed football rivalry with their friends to the north. Head Coach Chris Bell says fans should expect two distinct strategies for scoring from the teams. […]
Ortonville- Baby, it’s cold outside. But with the help of ‘The Heat Stays On in Ortonville,? area families in need can stay warm. Local business owners Al and Sue Bess and Amy Guirey and Perry Rouse started ‘The Heat Stays On? in 2004 as a way to keep the heat going for struggling families in […]
Married? Just in time for Valentine’s Day Feb 14, The Citizen newspaper is seeking champion lovers in our readership area for a special ‘Love edition.? If you have been married for 25 years or more, tell us your secret to long-lasting love in 20 words or less and send in a wedding photo to: The […]