Dear editor, I am writing this letter to inform members of the Lake Orion Board of Education of my support for the unique program offered to Lake Orion students through the Moosetree Nature Preserve. There is a national initiative entitled, ‘Leave No Child Inside,? that encourages schools to reconnect children with the out-of-doors. Richard Louv, […]
Dear editor, I just finished reading a copy of the March 24, 2010 Review.? Thank you for making my day a little brighter.? It feels as if the tide is turning for the good.? I really do not want to see things get ugly regarding the Lake Orion Community Schools budget cuts.?? I am hopeful […]
After reading the article in the Dec. 16 Oxford Leader about Oxford Township officials? rejection of a request to create a rehabilitation district for the Legacy Center in order to potentially allow a tax abatement on only the improvements made to it, all I can say is one word ? greedy. This action taken by […]
Leonard Village President Mike McDonald recently accepted a $5,000 check from ITC, the largest independent electricity transmission company in the country, to be put toward efforts to restore the historic Leonard mill and develop it into a public park. ‘I have to express the village’s thanks to ITC. They’ve been a great corporate partner already,? […]
15 years ago March 29, 1995 ~ An approximate 9,000 square foot addition was added to the township hall, costing just under $1 million. ~ Plans for an Oakland Township Fire Department continued to progress, with an expected completion date of Jan. 1, 1996. ~ Lake Orion High school students performed their rendition of ‘Bye […]
Dear editor, You have done a fine job of victimizing the family and friends of the recently deceased, Jon- Erik Ylvisaker. We are asking for an apology and retraction for the untruthful article that you printed about my son, Jon- Erik. You made my son out to be a criminal, who intentionally hurt someone. For […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board voted 6-0 at their Dec. 21 meeting to complete refinancing of bonds, saving the district about $12.4 million over the course of the loans. The board directed their financial adviser RJ Naughton and underwriter, Craig Taylor, to begin pursuing the sale of bonds and obtaining the lowest interest rate possible […]
Pam Mazich, has been Groveland Township clerk since 2000. She is responsible for elections that include about 4,200 registered voters in three precincts for township ballot issues. She also coordinates elections for voters that live in Groveland Township that are part of the Holly, Brandon and Goodrich school districts. ‘It’s our responsibility to get the […]
Dear editor, We would like to graciously thank our parents, students, school district and community for our third annual Unity Week at Lake Orion High School. Our week had a lot to offer for everyone in the Lake Orion Community. On Monday, we welcomed Andy Thibodeau. Through his hilarious comedy and true-life stories, Andy delivered […]
Dear editor, The Down Syndrome Guild of South East Michigan’s second annual easter egg hunt held in Children’s Park was a smashing hit! The weather was great, and everyone was able to manage the chill in the air with Caribou coffee and cocoa. We were so incredibly blessed by the number of children and volunteers […]