Brandon Twp.- Six candidates are trying for two seats on the Brandon School Board. The Oakland County clerk’s website listed the candidates trying for the two available 4-year terms following the passing of the petition filing deadline Tuesday. The candidates are Debra Brady, Diana Kowalski, Maria Lauinger, Sherryl A. McLaughlin, Al Manfroni, and Debbie Schummer. […]
Editor’s note: This is the second segment in a 2-part series on depression. Read the first segment online at www.thecitizenonline.com. Michigan could be a model for the effect of job loss and economic strain on physical and mental health, and not in a good way. This concern of Michelle Riba, professor and associate director of […]
Brandon Twp.- About 60 residents attended a public hearing on non-resident recreation fees July 31, nearly half spoke, with a majority saying the fees need to be lowered. ‘Brandon has made a mistake,? said Shawn Lovelace, a Brandon Hawks travel soccer coach, addressing the board and audience. ‘They’ve lost thousands and thousands of dollars. They’ve […]
The exterior of Second Thoughts Resale Shoppe, 1888 Ortonville Road, is attracting the attention of passersby on M-15. The building is deep purple in color, but the interior of the business is causing double takes, too, say owners Anne Wesol and Joann Smith, both of Clarkston. ‘People are so nice and positive in this community,? […]
Editor’s note: This is the first in a 2-part series on depression. Names have been changed in this story to protect identities. Brandon Twp.- When depression descends over Isabelle, usually over the course of a couple days, she feels like she is sinking, slipping into a deep abyss. The 50-year-old married mother of three children […]
Brandon Twp.- The township, with tri-party funding, will spend $128,000 for gravel on local roads this year. Supervisor Ron Lapp said the Road Commission for Oakland County has approved $128,000 for gravel work on township roads, of which Brandon officials will pay $42,688, with the road commission and county board of commissioners picking up the […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officials learned this week they can expect a windfall soon. The Department of Natural Resources has recommended that the township receive a Land and Water Conservation Fund development grant for $75,000, the maximum amount given, to be used at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road. The township was one […]
Goodrich- Marnee Valley has learned that not even a tough economy can stop people from celebrating life and its events. She and her husband, Jeff, are ready to help with complete party planning as the owners of Valley Tent Rental. Jeff Valley started their business 12 years ago with a single tent and they have […]
Brandon Twp.- A family of four awakened to find their home in the 4200 block of Granger Road filled with smoke at about 12:25 a.m. on July 21. The homeowner was unable to find the source of the smoke and called 9-1-1. Brandon Fire Department personnel, using a thermal imaging camera bought earlier this year, […]
As Hurricane Dolly was approaching the coast of Texas this week, some local residents were discussing their recent efforts to help restore areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. Nearly three years after the category 3 storm devastated the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, communities in Louisiana and Mississippi are still struggling to recover. Porches with […]