There really was no conspiracy when it came to Lake Orion High School Principal Todd Dunckley being demoted. Firstly, if Superintendent Ken Gutman really has a personal agenda guiding his school decisions, he hides it well, and I mean really well. When I first met him, I assumed his seemingly permanent smile and cheery outlook […]
By Jim Sherman, Jr. Every once in a while I believe it is important to discuss newspapers with readers. This is one of those times and I’d like to talk about opinions, how they are incorporated into a newspaper — namely this one. Columns, editorials, guest columns and letters to the editor are the only […]
Someone new is moving into the former Saturn/Nissan building at 8400 Dixie Highway, but not to sell or service cars. Clarkston Free Methodist Church bought the buildings and property. ‘We’re excited to be relocating here to continue serving our community,? said Dale Woods, lead pastor. Dozens of church volunteers are working to clean and make […]
When Our Church Divine Mercy in Davisburg closed last June, parishioners faced the end of their faith community. “The community was saddened to disband,” said church member Carol Compagnoni. The Humphreys family were going to church in Highland. But then they learned there was another option. Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center, 9075 Big Lake Road […]
April showers bring May flowers, but April snows brought nothing but woes to downtown Lake Orion on Monday, further evidence that it really is the cruelest month.
In a tough economy, people sometimes need to make sacrifices to keep their families afloat. One of these sacrifices could be moving to a smaller place, such as an apartment. Apartments are cheaper than houses, but it can be hard to live in them sometimes. You have to be considerate of your close neighbors by […]
Local author Martha Swanson visited Andersonville Elementary, Feb. 19, helping students get ready for March Reading Month. The author of the picture book ‘Milly and Roxy,? about two dogs and their adventures in Clarkston, led an assembly about the writing process. Capping the assembly was a visit by the titular canines. The assembly also included […]
As I look out my office window, I see a snowdrift that is over three feet tall. In a 24-hour period recently, our region experienced snow, rain, ice and even ‘thundersnow.? It seems this winter has dished-out every conceivable scenario for bad weather. Whether record-breaking snowfall or extremely cold weather, we have been hammered! As […]
15 years ago April 6, 1994 ~ Author/illustrator David Small visited LO elementary schools wowing students with cartoon drawings and his life as an artist. ~ Village and township officials worked toward a 911 dispatch agreement for around $50,000 per year. ~ LOHS’s Mark Steffens was awarded wrestling’s Most Valuable Player distinction. He ended his […]
A wax museum come to life! No, it wasn’t an episode of The Twilight Zone. It was Pine Tree Elementary School’s 11th Annual Wax Museum at their Open House on April 2. The objective for Dan Martin’s third grade class was to pick a character who made the world a better place or more enjoyable […]