Dear Editor, As someone who has lived in Springfield Township for over 72 years, including serving you for 16 years as a State Representative and 4 years as Township Supervisor, a good share of my life has been spent working to make Springfield Township the beautiful place we enjoy today. My other priority was making […]
Thursday, Jan. 20 9:30 p.m.-A man on Walmsley Circle was choking. Station #3 responded. Friday, Jan. 21 11:49 a.m.-A minor accident occurred on M-24, south of Indian Lake. Station #1 responded. 3:14 p.m.-A person on Kossuth had severe head pain. Station #2 responded. 4:15 p.m.-A person at a doctor’s office on Waldon had difficulty breathing. […]
Dear Editor, With the retirement of 4-term Springfield Township Clerk Nancy Strole, Springfield voters will elect a new clerk from 5 candidates at the upcoming Tuesday, August 5th primary. As a Springfield Township resident, I know how tirelessly Nancy worked to protect our irreplaceable green spaces, focus development in appropriate areas, and just as important, […]
The Lake Orion varsity girls ski team competed against Rochester Adams and Rochester on Jan. 19 at Pine Knob, defeating both teams 21-62 and 22-58, respectively. In the slalom, Orion’s Kristen Fleming finished first (49.69), and teammate Jessica Hutchison was second (51.2). Katelyn Rivers finished in third (51.98), while Rachel Brown was fifth (54.31). In […]
We have video clips from the Lions Club Jubilee in downtown and from the Scottish Festival at Canterbury Village. Thanks to videographer Tom Watson for putting it all togehter. Click on the box above, and… Enjoy!
The Lake Orion varsity boys basketball team celebrated victories last week over Ferndale and Bloomfield Hills Lahser. On Jan. 18 against Ferndale, the Dragons won 61-47, with Drew Maynard leading the scoring with 18 points. Chris O’Dea had 15, while Neil Medchill had 10 for the team. On Jan. 21 against Lahser, Lake Orion slipped […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity wrestling squad proved their prowess in OAA I by defeating the Clarkston Wolves, ranked number one in Oakland County and number seven in the state, by a score of 36-27 on Jan. 19 at Clarkston. Lake Orion wrestlers winning their matches were: Jake Varilek (pin at 125, against Oakland […]
Instructor Mark Taylor, in cooperation with the U.S.A. Tennis Association and Springfield Township Parks and Recreation, offer youth tennis lessons this summer. Participants will receive a rule book. Black soled shoes are not permitted. All participants must bring their own racquets. Tennis balls will be provided. A minimum number of participants are required to hold […]
Monday, Jan. 17, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, drug paraphernalia and warrant arrest on Lapeer Road. *** Tuesday, Jan. 18, a 25-year-old man was driving without his license at Learning Options High School on Scripps Road. Money orders were taken from State Farm Insurance on Lapeer. Felonious assault and domestic violence arrest on […]
The Lake Orion varsity volleyball team celebrated their annual ‘Parents? Night? at their home game against Southfield on Jan. 20 at LOHS. Before the game the two freshman squads, JV team and varsity team handed flowers to their parents and walked with them across the gym to say thanks for their support. The varsity team […]