He’s not an easy man to catch up with, but 85-year-old Lake Orion athlete, Alan Raynor, was at a gas station when we caught up to him before he headed out to a local gym. We recognized him from his regular appearance at The Michigan Senior Olympics, and we had the following discussion with him. […]
The lady Dragon basketball team is in the hunt for the OAA White Division title and were scheduled to battle North Farmington this week to see which team can claim the crown. Last week, the Orion girls beat West Bloomfield, 60-50, and then edged Troy, 52-47. They were scheduled to play North Farmington at the […]
The smell of exhaust fumes, roar of engines, and workers in the pit stop come to life during Mark Kelly’s photo exhibition at LA Cafe. Kelly, a Clarkston resident, visited the AMA Flat Track event at Indiana State Fair Grounds last August and was inspired to capture the racing life. He chose 14 from his […]
Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]
The Lake Orion boys swim team is prepping to go after a league title and will host the OAA league meet next week, from February 24-26. The Dragons are 9-1 in dual meets this season and a win at the OAA will give them the title. The swim and dive meet will be held over […]
Love was in the air ? well, at least puppy love ? at Daniel Axford Elementary School Friday as students celebrated the coming of Valentine’s Day with classroom parties. Puzzles, games, crafts and sweet treats abounded as the kids took a break from their regular lessons to explore the Book of Love. Some students even […]
Superintendent Dr. Albert Roberts earned a round of applause when he announced he was taking a pay cut. “I wanted to match the 18 percent cut custodians and bus drivers made,? he said, to the applause of school employees at Monday’s Clarkston Board of Education meeting. The 18 percent includes salary cut of 3.9 percent […]
Sievers and Sons, Clarkston-based lawn and landscaping business, offers free service to military families with loved ones deployed to the Middle East. Networking with GreenCare for Troops, they provide lawn services to qualifying families. Call 248-618-3241 or check www.sieversandsons.com.
According to the preliminary Count Day numbers on Feb. 10, Oxford is currently down 50.58 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) students from the 5,673.55 unaudited fall count. However, that 50.58 FTE figure could potentially change because the district has six weeks following the official count day for students to attend classes and be added to the numbers. […]
With Oxford Township’s sewer fund operating at a loss, it appears a rate increase could be in store for users. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to direct its water and sewer committee to discuss the issue of sewer usage versus customer payments and make a recommendation. Trustee Jack Curtis, who serves on the […]