When Janice Conroy, a Lake Orion resident and first grade teacher at Carpenter Elementary School, registered to run in last year’s Race for the Cure for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, she had no idea that she would soon be battling cancer herself. ‘I took up running last spring and wanted to get […]
Despite losing to the Clarkston Wolves in a close Division I quarterfinal game on June 15, the Lake Orion High School varsity softball team still had their best season in school history, finishing 30-9. The Wolves took what turned out to be the Dragons? final game by a score of 3-2, and traveled to the […]
The Brandon High School Athletic Department has announced the recipients of varsity spring sports awards for the 2004 season. The honorees in each sport are as follows: Varsity Baseball: ‘Derek Foyt ? All District, Blackhawk Award ‘Andy Harding ? All District ‘Derrick Kratt ? Most Team Spirited ‘Tony Kraydich ? Most Improved Player ‘Ray Reynolds […]
Ortonville resident Kent Bailo can now be listed among some of the top names in amateur wrestling. Bailo was recently named the 2004 Man of the Year award from Wrestling USA Magazine, a publication devoted to amateur wrestling. He is the first person in the state of Michigan to be so honored. With this award, […]
Fresh off a Division 3 state championship, four members of the Goodrich girls track team earned All-America status at a national meet. The quartet of Samantha Minkler, Janee Jones, Kaitlin O’Mara, and Kayla O’Mara finished fourth overall in the 4 x 1 mile relay at the Adidas Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, June 19 […]
‘Discount Tickets: Discounted tickets to the following attractions are available at Brandon Township Recreation from mid-May through Labor Day: Cedar Point, Crossroads Village, Kings Island, Michigan Adventure, Michigan State Fair, Red Oaks/Waterford Wave Pool, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Geauga Lake Ohio, Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Also this year, we are happy […]
After reaching the Division 3 state quarterfinals, the Goodrich softball team received plenty of recognition for their outstanding season. The Martians earned several team and individual awards for their season. Heading the list of individual honorees are juniors Julie Owen and Jessica Morgan and freshman Kelsey Krych. Owen made first team All-State at second base, […]
‘Weekly community lacrosse starts Wednesday, June 30, up at the Brandon High School fields at 6:30 p.m. This is for anyone who would like to learn more about lacrosse. Call Brian Moore at 248-627-9121 or just show up if you have any questions. Sessions will be every Wednesday or more often as demand dictates. ‘Brandon […]
Bangkok Massage has been shut down after the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 15 to revoke the licenses of the business and the masseuses who work there. The issue stems from an investigation by the Oakland County Sheriffs Department. On June 1, a female masseuse was ticketed for solicitation after she offered […]
‘C’mon people, do you wanna dance? Let’s take it up another notch!? With the rain holding off and the temperature not rising too high, Atlantez Salsa kept the crowd of more than 800 at Depot Park entertained on June 18 for the debut performance of the 2004 ‘Concerts in the Park? series in downtown Clarkston. […]