The Oxford Varsity Competitive Cheer team is ready to take things up a notch this season – which includes hosting for the first time a Competitive Cheer Coaches Association’s Tournament. The event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 13, with Round 1 beginning at 10 a.m. “This is our first time doing this so I’m […]
Atlas Twp.-A proposed development that may swell Goodrich Schools has been put on hold after a former township planning commission member and several residents balked at the plan. “If you are going to allow a developer to take advantage of a community, they should give back to the community by setting aside land for our […]
Like lovers of fusion cuisine, Americans readily toss around colorful phrases. Goodness knows where the words tumbling out of our mouths originate. So it was for educational purposes that reporters at The Citizen—along with Zoe Pearson, public relations specialist at Brandon Township Library—decided to test-drive “Derivation”, a word game. Derivation is new. Produced by Entspire, […]
Brandon Twp – It’s not anyone’s imagination, wine tasting is becoming a cultural phenomenon. On Dec. 3 more than 55 Brandon residents joined the ranks of consumers seeking the newest wave in cultural expansion by attending the first of three wine tasting classes at the Brandon Township Library. “I’m just thrilled at the turnout,” said […]
From left, senior Melinda Maxey, James Davis, Lisa Langdon; (bottom, l-r) Amanda Halula, Elissa Fortner, Lynndsy Koss. Six students from Brandon High School recently auditioned and were chosen for MSVMA State Honors Choirs. From the 157-voice Regional Choir, 85 students were chosen to go on to the State level from District C. Elissa Fortner and […]
Ortonville – When the war ended for Walter Dybicki—his thoughts of battles, death and far off countries were parts of the solider’s life he’d like to forget. He was now home—the war was over. Dybicki was a member of the Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He earned medals for good […]
Brandon Twp.-Whether teaching students fire safety, math or reading—when the light goes on in young minds, Nancy Griest is still thrilled even after 25 years. “When students figure out what you’re talking about, it’s the reason I teach,” said Griest, who was honored by the Brandon School Board on Dec. 8, following her retirement at […]
n SBC contract denied: The SBC Telecommunications application renewal of access for the use of public right-of-ways to existing facilities was denied without prejudice. In the interest of creating uniformity among telecommunication companies’ public access permits, Township Attorney Stuart Cooney recommended minor added requirements to the SBC contract. Due to renew the contract with the […]
Brandon High School – Brandon High School Sophomore Mike Simon said he never gave much thought to the consequences of bad decision making until now. Simon was one of more than 1,100 high school students who sat silently while a father recounted the story of losing his teenaged daughter after she was hit by a […]
Once again it’s time for the local community to come together for the annual luminary project. The holidays can be a great times to be in and around the Village of Ortonville and the festive glow of the tradition of lighted luminaries on Christmas Eve is no exception to the the special holiday events around […]