With jobs on the line and benefits packages being threatened, 16 of the 19 non-union township employees have decided it’s time to unionize. ‘Over a number of years when it would come time for negotiations of the other unions, non-union always had to take a backseat and we did not have any say as to […]
Beaumont Hospital is back before township planners Thursday. Independence Township Planning Commission is set to consider conceptual site plan approval April 10, for Beaumont’s Life Care Campus on the corner of I-75 and M-15. ‘Certainly it was very clear when we were there last December there were a few issues that remained, but what we’re […]
For Curtis and Sarah Haremza, dancing is like swimming. ‘You have to learn it, you have to be taught,? she said. ‘You can’t just expect to jump out in the water and swim.? At their dance studio, Elegance in Motion, the Clarkston couple teaches 22 different dance styles, including Fox Trot, Hustle, Salsa, Rumba, Waltz, […]
After sending eight teams to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) Regional tournament at Central University, Five teams from St. Joseph School are going on to the Global Finals in Tennessee, May 22-26. ‘This is the eight year in a row St. Joseph has earned a trip to the global finals,? said Coach Tom Eisbrenner. ‘We got […]
Lake Orion Postal workers are ready to collect some cans on May 12 for the 20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. ‘It’s so simple,? said Pamela Wilson, letter carrier and food drive coordinator in Lake Orion. ‘All people have to do is put something in their mailbox or next […]
Time is ticking down, but those still interested in running as a candidate for the Orion Township trustee board have until 4 p.m. on May 15 to file. According to Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults only nine people have filed to run as candidates so far. Incumbent JoAnn Van Tassel and Chris Barnett will run […]
Despite threatening weather on the National Day of Prayer, May 3, a large crowd gathered at the Orion Veterans Memorial to not only pray, but to see the unveiling of three new monuments: The Purple Heart, the Medal of Honor and the Fallen Hero. ‘This has been the biggest National Day of Prayer we’ve ever […]
You’ve heard it said ‘Kids tell it how it is.? Well, it’s true. Whether it was for ‘Stand 4 Change? against bullying (story next week), St. Joseph School’s Destination Imagination (page 3), or the students at Pine Tree Elementary telling me why their mom is great for Happy Mother’s day, this week I got an […]
As of today Lake Orion Community Schools are planning to lay off seven teachers next year. The Lake Orion School Board unanimously approved the layoffs at the April 25 board meeting. ‘The teacher contracts require we make our best guess about staffing by April 30 and we propose a layoff for any individuals we can’t […]
While a push for healthier foods has been seen at grocery stores, restaurants, and even fast food joints, it’s also been found in school lunchrooms. ‘When you see what’s happening in other districts, I think there is a real consciousness towards healthier foods,? said Tom Toby, interim principal at Lake Orion High School. ‘Instead of […]