Drivers tooling along M-24 in downtown Oxford Friday may have noticed a man with a sign picketing in front of Oxford Bank’s main branch. His name is Mark Sowers and all he wants is for the bank to give him a little help so he can keep the home he built in Orion Township. ‘I’m […]
On September 15, village residents will go to the polls to elect four members to its seven-seat council. Two candidates–John Ranville and Mike Toth–are seeking for reelection. Three other candidates–Doug Hobbs, Lawrence Stumkat and Lisa Yee–are also running for the spots. On August 12, Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates? forum. For […]
Clarkston football players and fans celebrated at Brighton High School last Saturday as they rewrote Wolves? history once more. The Wolves earned their second consecutive trip to the MHSAA Division 1 Football State Championships by defeating the East Kentwood Falcons, 35-13 in the semifinals. This Saturday they will take on Saline at Ford Ford for […]
When Clarkston Masons emerged from a post-meeting dinner at a local restaurant, they had a shock. Someone broke into one of the Mason’s truck and cleaned it out, stealing about $250 in cash, computer, tools, and paperwork. The paperwork, from Cedar Lodge 60 in downtown Clarkston, may not be very valuable to a thief but […]
If you’ve ever wanted to invest in a feature film or dreamed of seeing your name rolling across the silver screen as part of a movie’s credits, then answer the door because opportunity is knocking. Nathan Bunker, a 2002 Oxford High School graduate, and his California-based company, Original 3 Productions, are seeking investors and contributors […]
After two bitterly conflicted public hearings, the Orion board of trustees approved a special assessment district (SAD) for the Sunset Hills neighborhoods at their regular meeting on August 17. Many residents came forward in favor of and opposed to the SAD that would pay for road maintenance in the neighborhood. Those contesting the SAD didn’t […]
Registrations for Clarkston Community Education will soon be handled by Independence Township. That doesn’t mean the township is taking over the program, though, said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “There are no plans at this time to do away with the Community Education department,” said Rock, responding to concerns from Clarkston Board of Education members at […]
Snow ordinance to be enforced Clarkston City Council voted to enforce a snow removal ordinance already on the books at Monday night’s meeting. The council previously voted ‘no? on enforcement in August. Council member David Marsh cast the lone “no” vote to enforcing the ordinance. The ordinance requires sidewalks be cleared within 24 hours or […]
The township board declared the first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments at their regular meeting August 17. The first amendment would allow indoor recreation within districts zoned industrial. The second ordinance amendment pertains to electric vehicle charging stations. The second reading of the zoning ordinance amendments will take place at the next Orion Township […]
The Orion Township board voted unanimously to award the Miller Road project bid to Tyger Excavating Inc. at their regular meeting August 17. Twelve bids were received. Tyger came in the lowest at $220,616. Due to Oakland County terminating Tri-Party Funding, the township may be fully responsible for the 2010 share of $35,000.