GROVELAND TOWNSHIP – A shorter, less detailed off-street residential parking ordinance was still too much, according to many residents, so the planning commission will try again. “It’s still too restrictive,” said Commissioner Jean Sova at a Tuesday, Feb. 25 meeting which drew almost as many people as the Jan. 28 public hearing that led to […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP – Dave Gerber loves to preach, but he also loves to just talk. The pastor of Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene knows some people are curious about spiritual things, but are not comfortable in a traditional church setting. Therefore, he will launch “coffee house theology” meetings at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8. […]
It’s been about a year since taking over the editor’s desk at The Citizen, and it has been a joy to get to know so many great people in this community. Whether the converse is true may be open to debate, but one thing is fairly certain: I don’t fit the stereotype, and I would […]
Random, arbitrary and otherwise miscellaneous ramblings from your friendly, neighborhood editor. . . Don’t want to make this a theme of the column, but in recent weeks we’ve observed more examples of why we can’t be complacent about our “nice” community. w w w For example, we understand that a student at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate […]
Professional training helps, but it’s not enough. The telephone call came while your humble editor was working late a couple Friday nights ago. Wife Nancy relayed the news received from our pastor. A friend from church had suffered a heart attack and died. It’s likely none of our readers knew Steve. He lived in Burton […]
Peace and justice are both in the Bible, and local pastors appreciate the struggle to bring them into balance. It’s especially challenging in light of President George W. Bush’s “48 hours” announcement Monday and the impending war with Iraq. “It certainly is a complex issue,” said Pastor Jonathan Heierman of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of […]
The district champions became the regional champions last week, with a chance for even loftier accomplishments in the Class A state quarterfinals. The Wolves earned a spot among the state’s final eight with a 49-42 defeat of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley Friday, March 14 at Macomb Dakota High School. “It was really a seesaw game,” […]
If volunteers can raise more than $153,000 in donations of cash and in-kind services, a new “spray park” will add to the amenities at Clintonwood Park. The Independence Township Board approved the “concept” on Tuesday, March 18, with the understanding that trustees must give approval for construction when the money has been raised. Mike Turk, […]
A warm sunny day with kids splashing in a spray park is a great way to honor the memory of former day camp counselor Renee Przybylski, according to those who knew her. “If you can imagine the most sweetest, happiest person, that was Renee,” said Kelly Arcello, Independence Township recreation programmer and a former classmate […]
While calling it “beyond our control,” Independence Township officials have apologized for late assessment increase notices and have scheduled additional board of review sessions. Officials have confirmed that “some” notices did not go out 10 days before the first meeting of the township board of review, as mandated by law. The issue came to light […]