Dear Editor, I am a resident of Ortonville, parent of two Brandon students and I teach for Brandon. As we approach a new school year, there are a couple of outstanding teachers that I want to thank. Now, keep in mind that Brandon is full of outstanding teachers who go above and beyond each and […]
Atlas Twp.-Jeff Valley started the home tent buisiness in 1996 with two tents, earning some extra cash on the side. Fifteen years later, Valley rents more than 60 tents and 25 inflatables during peak season, utlizing eight delivery trucks to set up the equipment. ‘The home business just outgrew our home,? said Valley, a Goodrich […]
The Lake Orion color guard took third place Saturday at the Winter Guard International regional held at Ferndale High School. The guard competed in the Scholastic A division, with morning prelims involving 17 guards in that category. They finished fourth and were among nine guards to qualify for the evening finals, where they placed third, […]
Lake Orion resident Daniel Chase, 18, pleaded no contest last week to operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and involuntary manslaughter, in relation to a December 2006 car crash. A second-degree murder charge was dismissed, and Chase can withdraw his plea if the judge does not follow the eight-15 year sentencing guideline. Chase was […]
Megan Best, Clarkston resident for 19 years, recently joined Pink the Salon in Clarkston, 7151 N. Main Street. “My parents live here, my brother lives here ? this is where I grew up,” Best said. “I want to keep everyone close so we can do stuff together and not have to travel far.” She started […]
Sad summer Concerts in the Park season’s over? Don’t be, because Lend A Helping Hand is hosting two more concerts in Depot Park. Jessica Carmichael will take the stage Friday, Aug. 5, 7-9 p.m. ‘She is a singer/song writer who does both rock and folk and she writes her own stuff,? said Michelle Phaup, founder […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on President’s Day (next Monday) to interview the companies interested in performing Human Resources services for the township. Five firms have expressed interest in providing at least one of the three requested services (Job Descriptions/Classification Review, Personnel Policies Manual Review and Contracted Human Resource […]
The township board held a first reading last week and could adopt an ordinance next Tuesday that would ban all non-electric motors on Square Lake. The board listened to about 35 residents at a meeting back in August and 26 residents attended a public hearing on the matter in November, involving the Department of Natural […]
Fox 2 News team recorded their morning show live from Depot Park last Friday as part of their ‘Zip Trip.? The show included interviews with City Mayor Joe Luginski and local business owners, as well as highlighting SCAMP’S Concours in the Park and DTE Energy Music Theatre history.
Remember what it was like? Two captains were appointed to divide the group into teams. They chose one person after another. You waited in anticipation for your name to be called. Finally, they chose you! Remember how good that felt? You belonged. You were wanted. You were a part of the group! Remember, also, what […]