The first new playground in Pontiac in 30 years is bringing smiles to the faces of kids and parents, thanks to the dedication of some Brandon Township residents. Alec DuBay, a 15-year-old township resident, helped construct a ‘super play structure? from July 15-18 on a lot located at the intersection of Ferry and Jessie in […]
Coffee hour At 9 a.m., Aug.26, The Citizen, 12 South St., will host a coffee hour. The public is invited to attend and enjoy treats and conversation. Donations for OCEF will be accepted. Details: 248-627-4332. Hello, goodbye Ortonville- Village officials invite the public to say farewell to retiring Village Manager Larry Brown and to welcome […]
Goodrich – Many people remember playing dodgeball as kids’Victory World Outreach Church brings those memories back. The church pastor, Jeff Stonerock, said he plays. ‘It’s a lot of fun, but I can’t throw the ball as fast as the high school guys can. The middle school students are also really good. They are short, agile […]
B & E On Jan. 30, a Brandon deputy was dispatched to the 3600 block of Hawthorne for a breaking and entering that occured between 3 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. The front door appeared to have been kicked three times to gain entrance, and an X-Box 360, gold necklace, and three $100 bills were taken. […]
Joan Esther Mendelsohn formerly of Northbrook, IL passed peacefully on July 27, 2011 at the age of 78. Joan is remembered by many loving friends and family for her dedication to helping others. Joan worked for many years at the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center. A memorial gathering will be on Monday, August 22, […]
Ortonville- Police are investigating a case of road rage that was caught on tape Tuesday. A video surveillance camera at C&J Oil Change, 150 S. Ortonville Road, captured the incident that occurred around 4 p.m., Aug. 9. The video shows a two-tone pick-up truck, mustard yellow in color and possibly an ?80s model, northbound on […]
This web feature is updated throughout the week to bring you the very latest in Lake Orion sports… *** SATURDAY * Five first-place finishes and five more second-place finishes helped Lake Orion earn its first OAA I wrestling title since 2005 and first outright title since 2003, as the host Dragons routed the field at […]
Damn. It’s getting harder and harder to be a boy these days. Don’t believe me, read on and then try to tell me I’m full of estrogen. Let’s see . . . oh, long hair for boys is again considered stylish. Hmm . . . yep, I remember reading articles about teachers slighting lads to […]
Brian Delpup and his son Anthony checks out the chassis of the Monster Truck Southern Storm at Tons of Trucks in Clintonwood Park, Aug. 6. Photo by Phil Custodio
Last Saturday’s official count tallied 1,249 shoppers at Clarkston Farmers’ Market ? more are expected as the season’s main harvest arrives. “The harvest is about two weeks late this year ? it’s just now getting in,” said Anissa Howard, Clarkston Farmers’ Market founder and director. A wide variety of local produce, fruit and vegetable growers […]