Middle America, sometimes called ‘Regan Democrats,? is beginning to come back home to the Democratic party. The major reason? The Bush Republican agenda has hit Middle America and Michigan very hard as evidenced by an unemployment rate in excess of 7.2 percent which leads all 50 states. To quote James Carville, ‘It’s still the economy […]
Ten Years Ago Feb. 9, 1993 ~~~A young boy has been told he must remove his 4-H chickens from his mom’s property on McClellan. Farm animals can’t be kept on a parcel 2.5 acres or smaller, according to the township’s zoning ordinance. ~~~The General Federation of Women’s Club — Lake Orion is celebrating its 80th […]
Monday, Feb. 2, a person at North Park Blvd./Elizabeth Street was arrested for driving while intoxicated. A counterfeit money complaint came from South Broadway. *** Tuesday, Feb. 3, an accident occurred at Flint/Lapeer. A motorist was disabled at Broadway/Heights. *** Wednesday, Feb. 4, a vehicle was found abandoned on West Flint Street. Keys were found […]
Customers like Kristyn Wilson appreciate the new Northern Flooring & Interiors? help in the selection of flooring materials for her family’s new home. With a major purchase like flooring, our goal is to provide complete customer satisfaction, says general manager Gavin Pfeiffer. The Pfeiffer Family, 36-year Lake Orion residents, have recently purchased the 10-year-old Northern […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE MAY 3, 2011 1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace Absent: Wagner There was […]
Seven Lake Orion High School student athletes signed their letters of intent to play college sports on Feb. 4. Fellow students and parents gathered to watch as varsity football players Will Johnson, Roger Allison, Trent Varva, Palmer Schoening, Matt Van Norman and Tommy Paulsen; and soccer player Billy Weaver signed their letters.
The Lake Orion girls ended Clarkston’s seven-year-old hold on the Pine Knob Divisional Ski Title on Feb. 5, edging the Wolves for the 2004 victory. Led by senior Kristen Thulin (third in the slalom and giant slalom), the Dragons led with 64 points, followed by Clarkston with 66 and Cranbrook/Kingswood with 70. The three teams […]
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY ELIZA LAKE IMPROVEMENT HEARING RE-SCHEDULED- PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Springfield Township Board will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011 to determine the practicability of implementing an aquatic management program for […]
synopsis Orion township library board Meeting april 21, 2011 Present: MaryAnne Thorndycraft, James Abramczyk, Mary Pergeau, Jim Phillips, Mike Luna, Bert Quinn, trustees; Linda Sickles, director. Meeting called to order at 6:46 p.m. 1. Agenda approved as amended 2. Department presentation given by Sue Quattrochi, Head of Volunteer Services 3. Consent agenda approved 4. Call […]
Monday, Feb. 2, possession of cocaine and operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin Road. Possession of marijuana and traffic offense for having tinted windows on Lapeer Road. Warrant arrest on Brown Road. A class ring was taken from a locker at Lake Orion High School on Scripps Road. *** Tuesday, Feb. 3, operating […]