After nearly four years as Springfield Township’s top cop, Sgt. Mark Gardner is moving on. ‘It’s just time for a change,? he said. ‘Some people look at change as a negative thing, but I embrace change. It’s a time to maybe look at yourself, learn and take on some new challenges in your life.? Gardner, […]
Nothing says Clarkston like a trip through The Clarkston News archives. The archives are informative, interesting and often provide a historical perspective on many of the issues you read about in these pages today. The archives are also a source of amusement’I’ve seen many of you sporting plaid pants, big 80s hair and even bigger […]
Blood samples collected from a stolen vehicle put a convicted felon back in jail last week as DNA testing connected a Pontiac man to a carjacking in Independence Township last fall. Eugene Edward Latimer, 44, was charged with carjacking and strong-arm robbery in the Sept. 1 incident that left a 52-year-old Independence Township woman injured […]
Talent took center stage Saturday at Lake Orion High School when 12 finalists, selected from dozens who auditioned last month for ‘Lake Orion’s Got Talent,? competed for a $1,000 grand prize. The event was a benefit for 1,000 Conversations about Mental Health in Lake Orion. Story and full results begin on page 1.
Jim Weidman surprised at least a few people at last week’s board of education meeting when he took the proverbial bull by the horns and proposed a change many in the community have asked about. “I would like to recommend discussion and action’to move to November election date,” said Weidman, Lake Orion Community Schools Board […]
By Laura Colvin Review editor It was unanimous. The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 last week to award Marion Ginopolis a two-year contract, including an annual salary of $151,366. ‘First thing tomorrow morning, I would like whoever is in charge of the website to take ‘interim? off Mrs. Ginopolis? name, please,? […]
Here’s what we asked the candidates this week: Did you support the Feb. 22 school bond proposal, yes or no? In 150 words or less, please explain your reasons and the process that led to your decision. Note: This question is not so much about who voted ‘yes? and who voted ‘no.? Rather, it uses […]
One thing was certain as school board members took their first official look at Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal: Lake Orion Community Schools is facing a busload of questions and no easy answers. The board last met Feb. 23 ? in the wake of a failed Feb. 22 bond proposal ? and heard speculation about […]
Know a local young person who goes above and beyond in service to the community? The Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) is accepting nominations for its 18th annual Youth Recognition Awards, scheduled for April 28 in the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center. The awards, said Tom Swieboda, youth assistance caseworker, pay special tribute […]
Anyone who wants to vilify, malign, denigrate or otherwise speak ill of Lake Orion teachers will need first to take it up with Marion Ginopolis. That was the word from the district’s interim superintendent herself during a Feb. 23 response to issues that arose in the district’s run up to the Feb. 22 bond election, […]