Andrew Cianek will present a project at the 41st Conference on Senior Engineering Design Projects at Western Michigan University on Dec. 4. Cianek, a 2001 graduate of Brandon High School, plans to receive a bachelor’s degree from WMU in civil engineering in December 2007. His project is the residence hall on Parkview Campus at WMU. […]
The Orion Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees will hold a joint public hearing on June 16 for the purpose of gathering public comment on a proposed Orion Cliffs planned unit development and rezoning. The project is located behind Kmart on East Clarkston Road and Lapeer Road. The hearing takes place at 7:15 p.m.
Ken Price of AAA Michigan in Orion Township gathered safety patrol kids from elementary schools in Lake Orion for a pizza party at Friendship Park recently, to reward them for their service. AAA sponsors the safety program for schools, and local agents do a recognition event at the end of each school year. Coldstone Creamery […]
A blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union is planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 27 at the Clarkston office, 8055 Ortonville Road. Both members and non-members are welcome to participate. Anyone who attempts to give blood will receive a free American Red Cross fleece scarf. They […]
This letter is in response to the recent letter to the editor regarding the fundraisng carnival held at Old World Canterbury Village. Stand Aldridge, owner of Olde World Canterbury Village, donated the area used for the carnival. It was done as a good will gesture to help Lake Orion High School raise funds. The event […]
I recently spent some time on the Lake Orion Community Schools? website researching the proposed changes to the student transportation plan for 2004-2005. I disagree with the statement made in this plan that a ‘superior level of transportation service to all of our students? will be provided by this plan. Your plan states that by […]
Ten Years Ago June 1, 1994 ~~~LOHS? yearbook staff took 13 first place votes for the 1993 Dragon yearbook. They won their eighth straight Spartan Award for best book in the state, Class A. ~~~The median sale price for a home in Lake Orion/Orion Township in 1993 was $113,682. In 1994, it’s $132,386. ~~~Voters in […]
Monday, May 24, numerous items were stolen from a vehicle on Indian Pipe Court. *** Tuesday, May 25, check fraud at Burger King on Lapeer Road. Fraud at Kroger on Lapeer. Retail fraud at Kmart on Lapeer. Probation violation on Highlander. *** Wednesday, May 26, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin Road. A […]
Wednesday, May 26, an accident took place on South Broadway. A lakefront resident said insulation being installed at her neighbor’s house on Barron was collecting in the lake. Someone complained about loud music on South Broadway. *** Thursday, May 27, police responded to a family fight in an apartment on West Flint. A wallet was […]
In response to the letter by Vicki Flood regarding Biblical support for the condemnation of same sex marriages, I felt it was necessary to shed light on this controversial issue. While I share your political views, Ms. Flood, I do not agree with your methods for engendering support from the particular passages you choose to […]