Niles Olson has announced his candidacy for treasurer of Orion Township. A life-long Orion resident, Olson said he knows Orion’s past and feels he is qualified to address the challenges now facing the community. A former five-term Oakland County Commissioner representing Orion, Olson said he knows the local community integrates into county government and how […]
Ten Years Ago March 16, 1994 ~~~Kevin Laider and Nancy Pawley were elected to the village council for the first time. Current council member Harry Stephen lost his bid for reelection. ~~~As did state voters, Orion and Oakland Township overwhelmingly passed Proposal A at the polls. Orion posted a 47 percent registered voter turnout. ~~~School […]
Dear Editor, (In response to: ‘Bigotry driving SOC issue?? The Citizen, April 9, page 6, Your Thoughts): I don’t know Carol Mannino Kachmar, but I want to thank her for her letter to the editor in the April 9 issue of The Citizen. Watching the schools of choice (SOC) controversy unfold, I wasn’t able to […]
Dear Editor, Apathy: lack of feeling or emotion. I am wondering if the Brandon school district is taking advantage of the community’s apathy. We have 12,000 registered voters in the Brandon school district. Not one resident (except employees) agrees with schools of choice. It is very confusing to me as to how we (the community) […]
The Boys/Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan — Orion/Oxford hosted its sixth annual Taste of the Town in February. It took place at the Castello Di Bologna Restaurant at Canterbury Village. Over $11,000 was garnered by a silent and live auction. Joe Fowllkes was the auctioneer for the live auction. As in other auctions this winter, […]
The Oakland Township Historical Society has completed a survey and documentation of the township’s remaining barns over 50 years old as part of the Michigan Farm and Barn Survey conducted by Michigan State University Museum in Lansing. During the two-year intensive survey, the township lost three old barns to development. The society became concerned about […]
Brandon Twp.- The library board is seeking candidates to appoint to a trustee seat. The appointed trustee will complete the term of Sandra Willett, who died March 21. The term ends in November 2012. Library Director Paula Gauthier said candidates should be at least 18-years-old and township residents with general knowledge about library operations. Trustees […]
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston students? favorite books will have a new meaning this spring when they get to meet some of today’s most exciting authors and illustrators, all thanks in part to the Spring into Reading Committee. Celebrating their first official year, the committee has been working since the beginning of […]
Brandon Idol, a singing competition modeled after the hit reality tv show ‘American Idol? will take place over the course of two nights this month. At 7 p.m., April 26, 25 contestants will take to the stage at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. From those, a top ten will […]
GHS Wrestling From noon-8 p.m., April 17, John’s Steakhouse, 8038 S. State Road (M-15), Goodrich will host the Goodrich Varsity Wrestling fundraiser.The team members will assist by waiting on tables and greeting customers. All tips will go to support the team. Details:DJ or Lisa 810-636-2175. GMS equestrian From 5-10 p.m., April 18 John’s Steakhouse, 8038 […]