A grievance against Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner, released to the public last week, was apparently resolved three weeks ago. In an email to Human Resources Director Carol Gabris, April 12, union representatives said the grievance “was satisfied and resolved.” According to the grievance, a township employee got a phone call, Dec. 29, 2010, from […]
Clarkston letter carriers collect food donations for families in need, May 14, in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The U.S. Postal Service and Campbell Soup is partnering with National Association of Letter Carriers to sponsor the annual event. To participate, place bags filled with canned meats, fish, soup, vegetables, plastic bottled juice, pasta, cereal, […]
This year, Clarkston Foundation recognizes a teacher in the category of K-12 “Teachers in a Specialty Area.” Nominees in this area include teachers in art, music, physical education, health, media specialists, special education classroom support, and ESL. Anyone may submit a nomination. Forms are available at schols and www.clarkstonfoundation.org. The deadline to receive nominations is […]
A baby was left alone in a vehicle at the Old Navy store on Baldwin Road on Feb. 11. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, a 34-year-old Troy woman left her one-year-old daughter unattended in her mini-van while she shopped for half an hour in the Old Navy store. Deputies observed that the infant […]
It’s time for cagers to improve their skills at Fife Basketball Camp. The camp is July 18-22 and is open to boys entering grades 7-9 in the fall. From 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., you will stretch, build skills and participate in contests and games. The cost is $255 and participates need to bring a sack […]
The faithful of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church mark Good Friday with their annual Cross Walk, carrying a wooden cross through downtown Clarkston. Photo by Trevor Keiser
Individuals who will be election inspectors in this year’s Lake Orion Village Election on March 8 are Carolyn Dumeah (co-chair), Barbara Howe (co-chair), June Rupert, Hedwig Latosz, and Sarah Hauxwell. Maxine Paquette is an alternate. According to LO Village Clerk, Arlene Nichols, the co-chairs will be compensated at a per diem rate of $145 and […]
Many prizes were handed out at the first annual Clartucky Derby held on April 30 in downtown Clarkston.
Three vacancies existed on the Village of Lake Orion’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee before Charles Larnard of North Andrews was appointed to the committee by village council members on Feb. 9. His term will end March 31, 2005. The other two vacancies are for terms ending March 31, 2006.
All of the members of the Lake Orion School Board have been given Honor Board Status through the Michigan School Board Association. The board members were required to take a variety of classes and seminars to achieve this level. According to LO Assistant Superintendent Chris Lehman, Lake Orion is only one of 14 school boards […]