Springfield seeks park friends

Springfield Township Friends of the Park will hold a start-up meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Hart Center in downtown Davisburg. The group partner in maintenance of township parks and natural resources, join in community events and serve as a ‘go to? contact for the township staff and Park Commission. All are […]

Coffee house helps Lighthouse

Biggby Coffee’s ‘Give a Little, Get a Latte? program offers free-drink coupons to new Lighthouse monthly donors, of at least $5 per month. Lighthouse North, 6330 Sashabaw Road, helps low-income families with food, clothing, and other services. Check www.lighthouseoakland.org.

Lady Dragons going over, around and through opponents

Lake Orion’s girls won three games during the past week, including victories over Birmingham Groves on Friday and a hard-fought win over Royal Oak on Monday, 37-34. The victories improved the team’s record to 10-6 overall and 5-5 in the OAA White Division. The girls could make it four consecutive wins when they face Groves […]

Fairview water main to be replaced

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Residents along Fairview may experience improved water pressure this spring after 650 feet of the water main is replaced. Lake Orion Village approved one of three bids received to replace the water main via a pipe-bursting technique Monday night at the village council meeting, not to exceed $200,000. Request […]

Better together

Location, location, location. Supporters of moving the Sheriff’s Office Springfield Township substation into the fire station on Dixie Highway and Rattalee Lake Road say location is a key issue. ‘I’ve lived in Springfield Township seven years,? said Trustee Judy Hensler during the March 12 board meeting. ‘Until a month ago, I didn’t know where to […]

American Idol look out

North Sashabaw Elementary students, staff, family and friends filled Clarkston Junior High School auditorium, March 12, for their talent show, performing music and comedy routines.

Brandon superintendent search narrows to four

Brandon Twp.- The board of education has selected four candidates to interview for the position of district superintendent. After reviewing 40 candidate applications, roughly twice the average number, the board unanimously voted to interview Dr. Catherine Cost, assistant superintendent for instructional support in Farmington Public Schools; James Cracraft, a middle school principal for Northville Public […]

‘Annie Get Your Gun? at BHS

Brandon Twp.- Morgan Barton almost didn’t audition for the latest Brandon High School musical, ‘Annie Get Your Gun.? The 16-year-old sophomore who is in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Academy had a lot on her plate. Although she had minor roles in seven previous school productions, she had opted out of choir this […]

Out loud A column by Laura Colvin

My brother almost died when he was 15. My parents were certain his massive headache was serious, but doctors at the nearest hospital wouldn’t listen. ‘Take him home and give him some Tylenol,? they said. ‘No,? my parents insisted, explaining the emergency surgery Joey underwent as an infant. ‘He needs a CAT scan.? ‘Take him […]

Editorial

Deputies protecting our homes and businesses in Independence and Springfield townships deserve the best, but now is not the time to request new headquarters. As reported last week and in today’s edition, deputies in both communities are asking for new digs, Independence Township next to the new township hall, and Springfield in the new fire […]