15 years ago – 2001 ‘New Year’s party raided? New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration but for one Independence Township family the celebration ended with police officers ticketing several minors for possession of alcohol and the homeowners being arrested on a handful of charges including assaulting a police officer. ‘Lighthouse move to Community […]
Fishermen Matt Chen, 7, of Rochester, tried his luck Monday evening in Lake Sixteen before “April showers” arrived later that night. Photo by Megan Collier
Three Lake Orion High School teens were arrested Monday in connection with burglaries in Orion Township. The incidents occurred Friday, April 2 at two homes in the 800 block of Pine Tree. According to Detective Jeff DeVita of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Orion substation, the three suspects said they were looking for money. The trio […]
In August I began a mental journey which was deeply environmentally focused. It was a process in which I felt funding by those charged with protecting our environment could be much better spent. I have written much in recent columns on how I believe our schools and local governments would handle these funds much better. […]
Dear Editor, So excited to read about the new goals for the Clarkston City Council for 2016 (“City sets goals for the new year,” Ja. 6). Applause. I was especially excited about the comment that they wanted to increase citizen involvement and utilize the knowledge of locals. I have some suggestions I believe will help […]
‘Crystal ball? predictions can be inaccurate and frustrating when looking into the school district’s financial future, says Assistant Superintendent Jillynn Keppler. But some in the community want to know if privatizing support staff ? and potential cost savings ? is coming through the mist and into reality. Only time will tell, says Superintendent Ken Gutman, […]
For more than five years, Lake Orion students have trounced countywide and statewide Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) averages, and 2009 was no different as overall scores hovered around 93.5 percent. ‘While we are extremely pleased with our performance, we are committed to every student reaching proficiency,? said Assistant Superintendent Heidi Kast, noting, ‘We have […]
Boys Varsity Basketball team was on a winning streak over the weekend, with a victory at home over Carman Ainsworth of Flint, 64-47, Jan. 5; and Romulus in the second annual New Year’s Basketball Classic at Detroit’s Renaissance High School, 74-52, Jan. 9. The Detroit game was Dan Fife’s 800th game as head coach, with […]
The Clarkston High School Girls Basketball went into this week undefeated with a win over Adams, 58-41, on Jan. 7 at home. This week, the Lady Wolves take on Oxford High School on Jan. 12 and Harrison at home, Jan. 15.
Plans to light up the night over this year’s Jubilee Festival may be snuffed out if the Lake Orion Lions Club can’t meet strict safety requirements set by township officials. The Lions are requesting to use township property at Civic Center Park as a launch area for a fireworks display during the club’s annual festival, […]