Union Church is named aptly, after it was formed when the congregations of the First Baptist Church of Lake Orion and the Emmanuel Baptist Church joined their church buildings together in 1953. According to an article printed in the Aug. 15, 1954 edition of The Fundamental Fellowship, a Royal Oak weekly independent publication, the two […]
Bailey Lake Elementary second-graders kicked off this year’s History Walk through downtown Clarkston, May 19. A popular stop each year is Clarkston State Bank. Students learn about the time bank robbers came to town, and see what it’s like to be locked up in the bank’s safety deposit vault (briefly).
15 years ago – 1996 ‘Recreation Association honors Middleton? The Michigan Recreation and Park Association presented Rep. Tom Middleton with a ‘Legislative Award? for his exceptional support of local parks and recreation.This was the first year that this award was given. ‘Licata named state’s best? Principal of Clarkston Middle School, Vince Licata, was named Michigan […]
Come and celebrate with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Lake Orion on Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. at the Orion Township Library, 825, Joslyn Road. The club is celebrating 90 years of community service. RSVP by Feb. 6 to Vivian (248-693-4105); Jennifer (248-253-9667) or Barbara (248-693-7338). Club members are also searching for the girls who were […]
Dear Editor, I think Clarkston Superintendent Rod Rock is a very smart man with a rather large blind spot (“Superintendent’s call to action: part II,” May 18). Long term, the danger to our children is not the governor’s budget. The true lurking danger is a school system that has truly forgotten why it exists in […]
Orion Supervisor Dywasuk and Treasurer Marleau are at it again. They are spreading false information to justify spending your tax dollars to try to block Bald Mountain’s efforts to further improve the quality of our state park system Mike Weger, the owner of the Indian Lake 82.7 acres, met personally with Oakland County Eric Wilson […]
Congratulations Marylou Enneking and her ‘Three M? Musketeers on new jobs and exciting future for our Orion Senior Center. We would like to say thank you for helping us with our rehearsal and program needs and a wonderful new friendly atmosphere. We are very excited with the new programs talked about on Healthy, Wealthy and […]
Dear Editor, In celebration of Armed Forces Day, May 21, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the men and woman who have made, and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the rights and freedoms we enjoy in this great country. Sincerely The Family and Employees of William H. […]
Dear Editor, I was infuriated after reading the perspective by Tom Gantert, May 18 (“Clarkston teachers well paid”). He made inaccurate statements, used figures and statistics from his imagination, and basically attacked Clarkston teachers with a Rick Snyderian vindictiveness. As a Clarkston teacher and Independence Township resident I was appalled at the malarkey that came […]
With the Orion Art Center 15th annual fundraiser gala just around the corner (Jan. 31), I would like to acknowledge the generosity of the many local businesses and individuals who have shown their support for arts and culture by sponsoring this event. Many thanks to: Classic Printers, Environmental Wood Solutions, Oxford Bank, Snider Mechanical, Preferred […]