An iconic symbol of Detroit will become part of a new United States Navy ship bearing the city’s name and it’s all thanks to an Oxford company. CAM Logic will use state-of-the-art 3-D printing technology to create a model of the famous Spirit of Detroit statue for display aboard the USS Detroit (LCS-7), currently being […]
Clear Lake Elementary students took a break from their studies last week to enjoy a schoolwide carnival and some sunshine. There was a petting zoo, face-painting, snow cones, three-legged and sack races and the chance to do some fancy, cowboy-style roping. Let the summer fun begin!
Lines have blurred between the indoors and the surrounding wilderness at Moose Tree Nature Preserve. With the help of Marie Rust and Lisa Ramlow, artist Lori Taylor created an enormous network of murals on the Moose’s previously bare walls. Students hardly know when to use inside and outside voices between the building’s forest-facing windows and […]
Parents: Mike and Faith Grade: senior GPA: 3.84 Favorite subject: choir Extracurricular activities: LOcommotion show choir, voice lessons, piano lessions, Soul Fire Youth Ministry, MSUMA Honors Choir Plans after graduation: attend Hope College to major in music education Elizabeth’s proudest of: the progress she’s made in her singing How she makes a contribution: by inspiring […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Ryan McCabe knew nothing about Cambodia two years ago, not even where to locate it on a map. Now, the 2006 Brandon High School graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2012, has 18 months of first-hand education on the country, knowledge he will carry forever […]
Groveland Twp.-A combination of drive and integrity, along with a stellar academic career, has landed Abigail Kronenberg, 17, at West Point Military Academy. ‘I wanted to do more than just study,? she said. ‘I chose the service academies to develop myself as a person to become better rounded. I just did not want to graduate […]
Bring your organization to the library’s volunteer fair The Orion Township Public Library will host a Volunteer Fair, Wednesday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It’s an opportunity to showcase organizations and promote volunteer opportunities. The library will promote the fair to LO middle and high schools where area teens are searching for meaningful […]
Gymnastic Training Center had three male gymnasts qualify to the Junior Olympic National Championships in Cincinnati this past April. Alec Krystek, of Lake Orion, was among them. He attends Marist Academy. Krystek, who was attending the national competition for the first time, missed qualifying for vault finals by .50.
Brandon Twp.- Residents of the school district who want a better understanding of why their tax bills are increasing are invited to attend a public forum at 6:30 p.m., June 25, at the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The forum will address the School Bond Loan Fund millage, which is […]
In 1941, Mary Alice Jesse was 10-years-old and living in the rural central Michigan community of Harrison. ‘Mom operated a party store on Bud Lake,? said Mary Alice. ‘I used to go down there and help her. The ice cream came in metal tubs and I was too short to reach the bottom, so I […]