Throughout March, I had the opportunity to read to students in every public and private elementary school in the 44th District. I really enjoyed meeting the students and sharing the joy of reading. Reading opens up a world of possibilities for young people and provides the foundation for success in life. I hope each student […]
M-24, just north of Drahner Rd., turned into a parking lot following a five-vehicle accident on Wednesday, March 23. Around 2:21 p.m., a 29-year-old male from Lapeer was driving southbound on Lapeer Rd. in a 2005 Honda Civic when he failed to stop for the red light and slammed into the back of a 2007 […]
Monday, March 28 – A suspicious circumstance was reported when a caller saw two men standing near the Market Plaza sign early in the morning. After police investigated, it was determined the two men were putting in a new sign. Sunday, March 27 – Report of a driver operating a vehicle while intoxicated on Lakeville […]
We read that the war on terrorism is now to be extended to Syria. For the consideration of your readers here are some observations by Michael Lind in his book, ‘Made in Texas,? Basic Books 2003. ? Before 9/11 Bush was busy canceling treaties and withdrawing the US from International Conventions, planning an invasion of […]
Clowns, balloons, face-painting, cotton candy ? the only thing missing was the elephants. The circus came to Leonard Elementary as the school hosted its annual Spring Fair Friday evening. The school was positively packed as everyone had an absolute ball under the Big Top. Bravo to the Leonard PTO for doing such a fantastic job! […]
Right on with Elaine’s Martha comments. None of this would have happened to her if the public didn’t feel inferior to her because she has good taste and knows the rules of etiquette and they have given up caring. Becky Goodman
I’m against the overlay on Baldwin Road. I spoke to Beth, the planning coordinator, Orion Township Clerk Jill Bastian, Orion Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk on March 4, the day after the planning commission meeting. At that meeting, Mr. Pote made a motion to go to the township board on March 15 to ask for funding […]
As a fourth generation Lake Orion resident, I was very upset to see another resident write such a letter last week. I’m sorry that Hadley thinks our town paper is so beneath her! Now let’s see, how did she put it? Quaint? Not particularly accurate? Not particularly well written? Very sub-average? Well, I’m glad she […]
Special Events Bethany North Oakland, 7:15-10:15 p.m., March 31, Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road. Dancing and music with Brian Alexander. 248-625-8686. *** Return from Coma, community awareness program on early warning of brain bleed and stroke, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., March 26, Christ the King Church Family Life Center, 1550 W. Drahner Road, […]
It was a rootin?, tootin? good time at Oxford Elementary Saturday as the school hosted its annual Spring Fair in conjunction with Daniel Axford Elementary. Both students and parents donned cowboy hats and neckerchiefs for the western-themed fair.