Reitte Joseph, of Haiti, wasn’t able to blow out her birthday candles when she turned 22, but that doesn’t mean her wish didn’t come true. Now she’ll get a chance to do blow them out on her 23rd. On Dec. 5, Joseph was in a grueling 12-hour surgery at POH Regional Medical Center to remove […]
The board will go forward with preliminary work on a potential public safety complex after a work session that multiple members labeled as ‘productive.? The possible complex would include the township’s Water & Sewer Department, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Orion Substation and a centrally located fire station. Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk said the township […]
Young scientists put their ideas to the test at Clarkston’s Camp Invention. In its sixth year, the week-long program presented 106 students going into grades 1-6 with hands-on modules in science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as history and the arts. In the WILD: Wondrous and Living Designs module, students explored animal survival traits […]
It’s been light for an hour or two. ‘Before the day heats up, I take a meditative walk through the garden. As I walk out the front door, I take a deep breath and exhale. I walk slowly and notice the newly built spider web on the front porch. I could spend the rest of […]
Mike Gingell announced intentions to run for re-election for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners last week, over three months before the filing deadline. ‘I’m committed to moving forward,? Gingell said of his decision to run again for the District 3 seat. ‘I think I’ve worked hard for our district and built good relationships in […]
Township Treasurer Alice Young has declared her candidacy for another term in that capacity. ‘I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Orion Township and am eager to continue to put my knowledge, experience, and perseverance to work for them for another four years,? Young said. She noted that her first-term accomplishments include revamping the township’s […]
David Preston checks out a Plymouth GTX 440 at the Concours in the Park, July 29. Photo by Trevor Keiser
Collin Walls? brief life of retirement is over. He’s back in Springfield Township’s supervisor seat, appointed to serve out Mike Trout’s term. Told he could start anytime until Aug. 11, the township’s deadline to appoint a new supervisor, Walls said he was ready immediately ? Clerk Laura Moreau swore him into office that night, at […]
Current Township Trustee Matt Gibb is running for township supervisor, becoming the first candidate on record well in advance of the mid-May filing deadline. ‘I’m definitely running for Supervisor,? he said over the weekend. ‘I could file today if I wanted.? Gibb made an informal announcement at the Republicans Club meeting last week and said […]
There were many familiar faces, and plenty of masked ones at last Saturday’s Snowflake Ball. It was my first trip to the annual Orion Art Center event, but, if I can help it, it won’t be my last. As a member of the press, it’s my job to find something wrong and elaborate on it […]