Lake Orion schools are setting their sights on the long-reaching arms of the economic recession. ‘We’re going to have to change the way we look at things,? said Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Jillynn Keppler. Since schools receive funding from the state through property and income tax, the economy’s decline is seriously impacting school budgets […]
Orion Township finally has a director of the parks and recreation department. Well, sort of. At their meeting on April 6, the board of trustees voted 7-0 to combine the positions of Director of Senior Services and Director of Parks and Recreation into one position, Director of Community Programs. Lisa Sokol, the current director of […]
Responses are mounting to articles posted in The Clarkston News regarding Freedom of Information in Clarkston. Outspoken Clarkston resident Cory Johnston said he is seeking legal advice from his attorney over accusations of mental illness and stalking by City Manager Carol Eberhardt, as reported by the News, “City manager breaks contact with News,” Feb. 19. […]
As long-time head coach Dan Fife took his spot underneath the basket to watch the Wolves warm up one by one his players revealed a surprise for him. Underneath their long sleeved warm-up shirts they wore a navy T-shirt with stark white lettering saying “600.” It represented the 600th win Fife achieved last Wednesday in […]
Deputy Reports Tuesday, March 31, shoplifting reported at Kohl’s on Baldwin. Warrant arrest reported on Central Drive. Suspect had violated probation, the original charge was criminal sexual conduct, third degree. Warrant arrest reported on I-75 and Rohr Road. Car accident reported on Baldwin and Brown roads. Accident reported at Lapeer and Scripps. Rear-end accident reported […]
The Taormina brothers are familiar faces at Lake Orion sporting events. The 2006 Lake Orion High School graduates have been involved with nearly every sport from track to football and are both champion Special Olympians who played on the basketball team. Now, both Sammy and Anthony attend Oakland University. The Taorminas have achieved so much […]
Three new ambulances have been ordered for Independence Township. The township board approved their purchase at the Feb. 4 meeting for $550,000. The new ambulances will arrive in about six months. Independence Township Deputy Fire Chief Mitch Petterson said the ambulances will contain the same equipment, which is important because the 53 part-time and full-time […]
A resolution approved by the school board means $52 more for each Clarkston student. Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously, Feb. 24, to approve a Best Practices Incentive Resolution. To qualify, the district has to comply with at least seven of eight ‘best practice criteria,? as established by the state. With 8,100 students, the incentive […]
One of the area’s more popular warm weather events has been forced to cruise on down the road. The closing of popular Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub in Oxford in December eliminated the main hangout for classic car enthusiasts who gear up this time of year. Now, the Model Ts and ?60s muscle cars only need […]
Through the month of March, Lake Orion schools celebrated Reading Month. At Paint Creek Elementary, in Pilar Mazur, Nicole Pelletier, Holly Conrad and Carly Riddle’s second grade classrooms, students created new cereal brands. Students read books and, in place of a book reports, they invented breakfast favorites, complete with names, ingredient lists and plot-themed games […]