Clarkston youth blaze up the track

On June 18, Independence Township Parks and Recreation held the local meet for Hershey Track & Field. Athletes from ages 9-14 were challenged in running and field events. The first place winners now go to the State Finals held in Holt, Mich. on July 8. Due to ongoing construction at Clarkston High School’s track, the […]

Marine Division: Summer on Lake Orion average so far

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s Marine Division said the season on Lake Orion has been average so far, although they won’t have final numbers for violations until data is compiled in September. OCSD Sergeant Dan Toth of the Marine Division said last year nearly 700 patrol hours were logged, with 1,200 stops, 76 violations (tickets) […]

US Census takers coming

The US Census Bureau will have census takers in the Orion Township area, regarding the new American Community Survey program. The program will change the way future censuses are conducted. Starting in July 2005, households will receive the American Community Survey questionnaire, to which they must respond under Title 13 of the United States Code. […]

Chloride SAD revised

The chloride #1 special assessment district for the Lakeview Subdivision was revised by the Orion Township Board at the June 20 meeting. Due to the Road Commission for Oakland County recently finding out that Cornith is a private road, it will no longer be maintaining it, or chloriding it. However, the road had been included […]

Laura Goes to Washington

Clarkston High School student Laura Kupe, 17, was chosen to represent the district in the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. on July 30. Kupe a senior who is the National Honor Society President and on student council. ‘This will be a powerful experience, enabling me to interact with many prominent men and women […]

Theme picked for parade

The Orion Area Parade Group, at its annual meeting in June, picked a theme for the Orion Holiday Lighted Parade scheduled for Dec. 3. ‘Christmas on Broadway? is the theme. ‘We look forward to seeing the way the many float entrants will interpret our new theme,? president Chuck Saputo said. The Orion Area Parade Group […]

Thanks for the additional trail

A ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming some additional property for Paint Creek Trail took place on National Trails Day (June 4) in Lake Orion. The new trail segment is 1/3 mile long. The developer also donated a 12 space paved/striped parking lot, a bike bench, landscaping, and an additional 1 acre of property. (from left to […]

Very special scholarships

Lake Orion High School graduates (left to right) Adrienne Gurski, Ramsey Attar, Jessica Clouse, Calli Long, Kristin Scarth and Brad Neary were the 2005 recipients of the Jordan Snage Memorial Scholarships. Kyle Snage presented the scholarships in his brother’s memory. Gurski will pursue her education at Ferris State University; Attar at University Detroit-Mercy; Clouse at […]

Notes

Always wash it first… Here’s another interesting email sent to me. I have to admit I never ever think about cleaning off the top of a pop can or a box of some type of food. A stock clerk was sent to clean up a storeroom in Maui, Hawaii. When he got back, he was […]

Letter to the Editor

The Paint Creek Trailways Commission would like to acknowledge all the wonderful volunteers and groups for the success of the fifth annual National Trails Day event called ‘Meet Us in the Middle? held on June 4. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you Oakland Township for event location at the Paint Creek Cider […]