‘We did what had to be done and we truly are a band of brothers.? That’s how Addison resident Bob Godkin summed up being a veteran Friday morning as Leonard Elementary’s fifth-graders hosted their annual Veterans Day celebration. ‘I’m proud to be a veteran,? Godkin said. ‘I still enjoy putting on my uniform and marching […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer In a token of nostalgia, the Orion Township Fire Department said goodbye to the original fire hall located at 37 E. Flint Street with the re-creation of an old photo. The building in the picture, known to many as Village Hall, is set to begin its metamorphosis into Lockharts […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation offers the Sandlot, a new fun and laid-back baseball and softball program this fall for children in grades 4-5. ‘The Sandlot is a great way for kids to get out and stay active on the baseball diamond during the month of September,” said Jeff Morris, recreation programmer. “There are games […]
Fall athletics offered by Independence Township Parks and Recreation men’s and co-rec softball at Clintonwood Park, Monday-Friday and Sundays; mid-August through early October, with no games on Labor Day weekend. Soccer league for women ages 30 and over plays from August through October, Sundays at Clintonwood Park. Programs for children this fall include the Sandlot, […]
By Dan Shriner Review Editor Orion area voters overwhelmingly passed two measures on November 4 that officials said were critical in continuing programs deemed vital for residents. Voters approved a Lake Orion Schools? request for a 20.25 mill operating millage renewal to be placed on all non-homestead property including commercial and industrial properties and some […]
Applicant Redwood Acquisition LLC is proposing to develop 31 buildings containing 171 apartments at 3677 S. Lapeer Rd. at the Planning Commission/Board of Trustees public hearing Nov. 19. ‘Meridian Commons? would be built on about 30 acres if approved after several meetings. The public hearing will discuss preliminary zoning arrangements at township hall located at […]
Clarkston Riverdawgs travel baseball team tryouts will be Saturday, Aug. 15 and 22, at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road. Teams 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U is 9-11 a.m. Teams 13U, 14U and 16U, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Rain date for Aug. 15 is Sunday, Aug. 16. Boys 16 and under as of April 30, 2010, cannot […]
Brad Stout Law Team, winner of Boys 11-12 Playoffs in Independence Township Parks and Rec summer league. Photo provided
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The American Legion Post 233 Lake Orion will now be a little easier on the eyes. ‘We wanted people to feel that they are able to walk in there and there is life in that place,? Alana Hart , District Community Director for the Orion Township Home Depot, said. […]
‘I long for my camp, my whiskey, and my chance to let the farting bird dogs out to take a dump.? ? P.J. O’Rourke As I sit here and write this column, my mind is already somewhere else. It’s sipping a Scotch and smoking a pipe while relaxing by a roaring fire in a rustic […]