Brandon Twp.- Declining enrollment has plagued the district for several years now, but as the school board enters the final weeks of planning next year’s budget, a new challenge looms? the lack of a sinking fund. Such a fund would pay for building repairs and maintenance and unlike recent years, there will be no leftover […]
On May 26, 1850, Nathaniel Fairchild, 54, became the first person buried in the Goodrich Cemetery. The cause of death was lockjaw and blood poisoning caused by a horseshoe nail in his hand. Over the next 160 years, hundreds of other community members like Fairchild were interred in the village burial ground, including Cummings, Hegel, […]
Deputy Reports Monday, April 27, vehicle theft reported at Milosh Dodge on Lapeer Road. Damage to property reported on Coats Road. Three teenage suspects allegedly blew apart a mailbox with a dry ice bomb made in a 20-ounce plastic Coke bottle. Larceny from vehicle reported on S. Lapeer Road. Tuesday, April 28, K-9 vehicle search […]
Orion Township and Marine Division deputies responded to reports of an overturned boat Sunday, May 3. Two subjects were in the water at around 4:45 that afternoon. Deputies rescued the first victim, who was over 50 yards from shore. The second victim, was assisted by a concerned citizen who rushed into the water when she […]
Brandon Twp.-It’s now Hot-N-Ready. On April 29 Little Caesars Pizza resturant celebrated a grand opening at 1764 S. Ortonville Road, at the corner of Glass and Ortonville roads. ‘Customers demand high standards for quality and service, and we’re ready to exceed their expectations,? said franchise co-owner John Foguth III. ‘We look forward to serving the […]
Brandon Twp.-The message sent to young volunteers at the Annual Youth Recognition Night was ‘U Rock.? Appreciative members of the community, including businesses, organizations, school administrators, librarians, senior citizens, hope the students received their thanks loud and clear. About 300 people attended Youth Recogition Night on April 24 at the Brandon High School cafeteria. Brandon […]
By Megan Hess Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion Post Office needs your help to ‘stamp out hunger? on Saturday, May 9, when they host their 17th annual food drive. ‘It’s called the Letter Carriers? drive but it’s a whole group of people ? all the staff ? who make it happen,? said Pamela Wilson, […]
The Orion Veterans Memorial is getting a facelift thanks to a local masonry company. Lake Orion’s KBH Masonry donated labor to install a granite facade at the memorial which will feature a male and female soldier with a dove, the symbol of peace, fluttering between them. Orion resident Ken Hickman, the company’s owner, said his […]
This week, eldest son Shamus, now 16, is getting fit for his tux. He’s making a high school prom appearance this weekend. He’s a good, young man; caring and smart. And, thinking of how young master Shamus has grown, on what he’s achieved and overcome these too few years, I had a flash back. I […]
Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 4-14-2014 Call To Order & Roll Call Approved: Agenda with Additional Items Consent Agenda Budget Amendment, Acets Payable Board Minutes 3-10-2014 Presentations Nick Longbucco with Oakland County Conservation District Diane Howell Presented Holly Area Youth Certificate of Appreciation NEW BUSINESS Approved 2014 Gravel Program Approved Paving Approaches Approved Mapping of Mt, […]