Deputy injured in crash

Deputy Dennis Michael Nash, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, was seriously injured, Aug. 1, when he crashed his motorcycle on Andersonville Road near White Lake Road. The 37-year-old Ortonville man lost control in loose gravel at about 11:35 p.m., and was thrown from his motorcycle. Independence Township Fire Department transported him to to Genesys Regional Medical […]

Wash your pup at Dog Wash, Aug. 24

Advanced Pet Care of Oakland and Camp BowWow host their first annual Dog Wash, Aug. 24. ‘It’s a way for us to show appreciation for our clients and their pets,? said Jessica Rose, veterinary technician. All dogs are welcome. Please have your pet on a leash. Donations will be accepted during the dog wash and […]

Pearl Harbor honored

Veterans from Orion, Oxford and elsewhere gathered at Oxford American Legion Building on Drahner Road to commemorate the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Stories were shared, songs were sung, dances were danced and somber ceremonies were held, ensuring another generation will remember the 71-year old tragedy.

Brief- New Year’s Resolution Run

During Monday’s Village Council meeting, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority requested streets close briefly on Jan. 1 for the New Year’s Resolution Run – a 5K and 2.5K run/walk that takes place every year in the downtown area. The event starts at 10 a.m. but registration is at 9 a.m. This will be the event’s […]

Softball, baseball tryouts set for Aug. 24, Sept. 6-7

The Independence Indians 12U Baseball team will hold tryouts on Sunday, August 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Clintonwood Park. Players need to be 12 years old or younger by April 30, 2009 to join the team. The cost to tryout is $10. Rain date is Sunday, September 7 at the same time and location. The […]

Brief- New DPW radios

The current set of DPW radios will no longer function as of Jan.1 when the FCC ‘narrow-banding? of all radio systems takes place in Orion Township and elsewhere. Because of this, Lake Orion’s Village Manager requested the purchase of two new radios with two-way capability. The Village Council approved the purchase unanimously at the Monday […]

Mayor Sharron Catallo to retire

Mayor Sharron Catallo announced at last Monday night’s City Council meeting she had not filed her petition to run for Clarkston mayor. Clarkston resident Steve Arkwright filed his petition for the mayor’s spot. See Clarkstonnews.com and next week’s editon for follow-up story.

Bowlers off to a great start

By Katelyn Winkler Review Intern The Lake Orion varsity girls and boys bowling teams wrapped up their first match of the season with victories. The girls won, 29 to 1, while the boys won, 24 ? to 5 ?, topping Troy High School. Head Coach Kevin Crowther could not have been more thrilled. ‘It is […]

Brandon winter athletes recognized for accomplishments

Brandon’s 2004-05 winter sports season officially came to a close with its winter sports awards ceremony earlier this month at Brandon High School. The list of award winners for each of the varsity sports is as follows: Varsity Hockey: ‘Matthew Cinader ? HK Pin, ‘B?, Scholar Athlete ‘Michael Cybulski ? First-team All-League, Scholar Athlete ‘Sean […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Baseball & Softball Registration: Register now through Thursday, March 24 for the 2005 baseball & softball season. Boys and girls ages 4-15 (age is as of Aug. 1, 2005) are eligible for participation in this recreational program. Cost is $62 for Coed T-Ball (ages 4-5 years) and $67 for all other leagues. Families of three […]