The Boy Scouts of Bailey Lake Pack 341 enjoyed a day at the races with their Pinewood Derby cars last Saturday, March 21. When not racing, scouts were able to keep their cars rolling on the practice track. Each scout earned a trophy, and also competed for speed, design, originality, and other honors.
Scott Gibson of Clarkston was named Driver of the Month for January by Shaffer Trucking. Gibson will receive a plaque and compete with drivers of the month from 13 other fleets for Shaffer Trucking’s Driver of the Year award, which is awarded in December. To be named Driver of the Mon th, drivers must be […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Request for Proposal Charter Township of Brandon PROJECT: Edna Burton Senior Center Architectural Design Services for the structural assessment, preparation and energy efficiency of the floors in preparation of the renovation/repairing and installation of flooring. OWNER: Charter Township of Brandon P. O. Box 929 395 Mill Street Ortonville, MI 48462-0929 […]
Synopsis of Regular Meeting Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees Monday, February 3, 2014 Called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All members present. Held Closed Executive Session to discuss Union Negotiations. Invocation: JoAnn Van Tassel. Pledge of allegiance: Scott Rowe, Waste Management. Recognized Supervisor Barnett on his selection to County Executive’s ‘Elite 40 […]
Growing up in Pontiac, Independence Township resident Richard Bell recalls different coaches, teachers, and family members who lent him a helping hand when he needed one. It was those people who inspired him to give something of himself back to the community. Bell is the founder and president of the non-profit organization Kids First. ‘Our […]
Weather sirens are set to go off April 1, but no emergency is planned. It’s not an April Fool’s gag, but a test of the system, in honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week. “The purpose of the siren test is to make sure it is functional and to remind people what it is for,” said […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2013-25. Steven Cyr, Vacant Lot #169, Lake Orion Groves […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Squaw Lake/Clear Lake Special Assessment District Notice is hereby given the Charter Township of Oxford (“Township”) Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m,, or soon thereafter as may be heard at the […]
Diabetes Day, 11 a.m., March 26, with info by Great Lakes Medical Supply. Free diabetic socks for each participant. Special lunch served. Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. 248-625-8231 *** Miracle Box Packing Party, 3-7 p.m., March 26, Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford Road. Care packages for troops overseas. 248-623-0444. *** An Evening […]
Mark and Penny Bennett of Independence Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Shane Bennett to Sara Gerstacker. Sara is the daughter of Kirk and Peggy Gerstacker of Midland. Shane and Sara graduated from Michigan State University with degrees in Biosystem Engineering. Shane is employed by the Howard R. Green Company and […]