Because I’ve always rooted for the American League in All-Star and league championship baseball games, I’m prejudiced. And I see nothing to be gained by having the leagues play each other during the summer. The Pittsburgh Pirates were in Comerica Park recently to play the Detroit Tigers. Some friends bought tickets to see the Tigers […]
It’s without reasons as to why Lake George Road isn’t paved to Oakview Middle School! What is this doing to the buses we work so hard to pay for? Pat Simpkins
Oakland County residents and students lost a dedicated public servant, proven innovative planner and progressive thinker with the resignation of Intermediate School District board member Tony Rothschild. As our former Lake Orion School District president and trustee for over 10 years, Tony helped with like minded board members to create a world class school district […]
Portia Mahoney said the judges at Ortonville’s Fourth Annual Art Contest are chosen for their experience in the arts. The winners aren’t. ‘It’s a small town,? said Mahoney, owner of Ortonville’s Art of Life, 391 Mill St. ‘This isn’t so much about competition, it’s about sharing your talents.? The contest was held on June 18 […]
Ortonville- Allie Miller’s goal was ambitious? she wanted to walk all 24 hours of the third annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville last weekend. The 17-year-old, who will be a senior at Brandon High School this fall, arrived at the Varsity Drive football field at 9:30 a.m., June 19, and began walking the track at […]
Ten Years Ago Sept. 29, 1993 ~~~Voters said no to all three school bond issues on Monday. Rejected were a new elementary schools, computers, school repairs and new buses. ~~~Former LOHS quarterback Eric Timpf got his first start as quarterback at Central Michigan University. Although losing to Michigan State 48-34, Timpf had 214 yards passing, […]
Monday, Sept. 22 6:55 p.m.-A person on Absequami had difficulty breathing. Station #1 responded. 8:23 p.m.-Station #1 responded to a person on Barrington Circle who had difficulty breathing. 9:23 p.m.-A boy on Schorn was choking. Station #1 responded. 11:00 p.m.-A person on West Clarkston had difficulty breathing. Station #1 responded. Tuesday, Sept. 23 10:58 a.m.-A […]
Ortonville- A new season of Beets, Beats & Eats is underway at Crossman Park downtown. The event, now in its fifth year, features local vendors, musicians and dinner at 6 p.m. every Friday night during the summer, with different themes each week. ‘It’s so exciting to share with everybody that there is something to look […]
DeWitt-Snitgen Keith and Mary DeWitt of Groveland Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Ann DeWitt, to James Albert Snitgen, the son of Roberta Snitgen and the late Eric Snitgen of Bedford, N.H. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Brandon High School and has completed her associate’s degree of applied […]
Monday, Sept. 22, intimidation and threats on Aspen. Family trouble on Orbit Drive. Disorderly conduct at Women’s Health Care on Lapeer Road. A man had a toy gun. Threats and intimidation at Powers Distributing on Giddings Road. *** Tuesday, Sept. 23, breaking and entering at North Oaks Animal Hospital on Clarkston Road. Recreational trespass and […]