Unity Church of Lake Orion (UCLO) welcomed a new Senior Minister, the Rev. Gregory Guice, whose duties began earlier this month with a service entitled ‘A Vision for a New Beginning.? The appointment of Rev. Guice came after an exhaustive one-year search, according to Gail Ingoglia, president of the board of directors. ‘We have all […]
The John Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Good Citizen Luncheon at Lenny Miller’s Restaurant, in Dryden, on Jan. 19. The students were chosen on the basis of dependability, leadership, service and patriotism. Each student received a certificate and pin. Pictured are (from left) regent Victoria Richardson, Raya Rubino […]
Brandon Twp.- The township will pursue a grant to update five of six polling places and make them compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The federally funded Access for All Grant is provided by the Help Americans Vote Act, and is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Clerk Jeannie McCreery plans to turn in […]
Ortonville- Three roads in the village will get a much-needed makeover in the next month. During their July 25 meeting, the village council unanimously approved the Florence Cement Company of Shelby Township to do road improvements on Pond Street, Varsity Drive, and a portion of James Street. Florence, based in Shelby Township, was the low […]
The Lake Orion wrestling squad is off to Battle Creek next week, after topping Utica Ford (50-10) and Romeo (42-24) at home on Wednesday to win a regional title. The team advances to take on L’Anse Creuse next Friday, with the semifinals and finals slated for the next day. It is their first trip to […]
Brandon and Goodrich school districts have taken action regarding the USDA recall of ground beef last week that came from the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company based in Chino, Calif. The recall includes all Westland products delivered since Feb. 1, 2006, due to an investigation that found abuse of cattle that could render the meat unfit […]
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. Park fight At about 6:30 p.m., July 26, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and State Park units responded to Huron […]
Dear Editor, Thank you for your prayers, compassion, caring, kindness, help, services, and donations to the pig roast fundraiser for my son Tony Hartwick. The pig roast was a success despite the high temperature that day. Special thank you to area businesses who helped with services and gifts for the auctions including Goodrich Tent Rentals, […]
Brandon Twp.- It was quite a sight at almost 8 a.m. Wednesday as a dozen police cars rolled down the high school drive and up to the curb. Out of each vehicle stepped Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies, who were soon joined by barks and wagging tails as their K-9 partners followed them, ready to […]
A 47-year-old Swartz Creek woman has pleaded no contest to an abuse charge stemming from the severe bruising of a Brandon Township group home resident nearly a year ago. Crystal Charlotte Overall pleaded no contest Feb. 5 to the charges of vulnerable adult abuse, third degree, as well as felony habitual offender, second offense, in […]