Walkers hustling and bustling, police standing at intersections directing traffic, steam pouring out of manholes, buses full of people traveling down the streets — New York you say? No believe it or not, I’m describing Detroit last Saturday afternoon. A group of women and I (along with granddaughter Ryan) made a trip to Detroit to […]
As Orion Township residents are well aware on Dec. 8 our electric power failed again during the height of our afternoon commute (5-8 p.m.). During that time our community’s health and safety was at high risk. The gridlock that results from these power outages makes it nearly impossible for fire, police and emergency vehicles to […]
Students and parents at Webber Elementary School recently celebrated a family fun night at the completion of another successful Adopt-A-Family project. For 10 years, school families have been bringing in bags of Christmas gifts to share with others less fortunate. This year, 250 bags crowded the hallways of the school. Webber has adopted nine FISH […]
The Lake Orion Early Childhood Programs and Success by Six invited families to celebrate the holiday season with a Snowball Party on Dec. 8 at the CERC building. Director Melanie O’Neil, supervisor Judi Leach, coordinator Pam Andrews and Success by Six United Way coordinator Teresa Kolasse helped organize face painting, winter crafts, games, refreshments and […]
Head coach Paul Fairman said this season’s boys swimming and diving team is the “best balanced” he’s ever had. “We’re pretty good across the board,” he said. The Dragons return several promising racers to the pool, including seniors Chris Conner, Stephen Maniace and Gabe Chevrier, Erik Wallace, Brian Desrochers, and Chris Rowe. “We also have […]
The Lake Orion High School Varsity Volleyball Team reached the semi-finals of the 10-team Imlay City Invitational on Dec. 13. Coach Mike Hatch said the team’s good showing was thanks to the setting of Sarah Papke and Nichole Woityra, the back row passing of Stephanie Keteyian and Kelsey Stout, and the spiking of Kristin Larsen, […]
This December the township hall will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26 as well as Jan. 1 and 2 for the holidays. The township hall will be open for business Dec. 29, 30, and yes, the 31. The offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day; however, tax payments will […]
The four Springfield Township trustees staged a friendly rebellion of sorts last week, rejecting proposed salary increases for themselves but approving healthy hikes for the three top elected officials. Serving as a salary review committee, Supervisor Collin Walls, Clerk Nancy Strole and Treasurer Jamie Dubre recommended salary adjustments for themselves and most township office employees […]
A planned school board budget workshop will likely wait until 2004, when Clarkston school administrators are expected to make recommendations for short- and long-term budget adjustments. With the anticipation of a sizeable cut in the per-pupil state foundation grant, officials say some reductions may be needed in addition to using fund equity to balance the […]
For a Christmas gift with a homemade touch, visit The Davisburg Candle Factory in downtown Davisburg. This time of the year, owners Phoebe Bojanzyk and daughters Laurel Bojanzyk and Melissa Beznitz and the rest of the gang are busy, busy, busy. It’s been four years since the family first purchased the factory, though it’s been […]