There is no security problem at Orion Township. But there is a problem with ethics and honesty. It’s obvious to any regular reader of The Orion Review that a great wrong has been committed against the Gingellville Community Center. Stop wasting taxpayer money on further investigations, researching costly security systems, attorney fees and consultants. One […]
Chip Travis thinks he’s seen and even interacted with a ghost in his house in downtown Clarkston. ‘I’ve seen the ghost three times,? he said. Travis describes what he sees as a smoky apparition that feels chilly when it wisps past, but why his house? One possible answer came in the form of a visitor […]
Springfield Township Parks and Recreation offers Wild Adventures Extreme camp, with canoeing, backpacking, shelter building, and outdoor survival skills, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 21 – 25, at Independence Oaks County Park. Campers, ages 11-15, will go river paddling on the Clinton River and camp overnight at Camp Wilderness on Thursday, learning firebuilding, campfire cooking, […]
Guest speakers, Joan Ham, ‘Amazing Grace,? 9 a.m., July 20; Rev. Argentina Glasgow, 9 a.m., July 27. Peace Unity Church, meets at Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, 5300 Maybee Road. 248-891-4365. * * * Welcome picnic for new Assoc. Pastor Reed Swanson, Clarkston High School graduate, and family, 1 p.m., July 20. Bring your choice of beverage. […]
There are rumors at the high school and Mr. Dunckley fails to reprimand the ones who are spreading rumors. Now the students have questions on why Dr. Younkman would do a character study on one of the most liked parent in our community. A couple of years ago I was face to face with a […]
Downtown Clarkston was decked in shades of pink this week to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Clarkston Retailers? Paint the Town Pink, A Ladies Night Out event raised $700 for Swan for Life Cancer Foundation, which provides free education, support and resources to cancer patients, families, caregivers and friends in Southeastern Michigan. Twenty retailers […]
‘We’re in pretty decent shape,? said Budget Analyst Rick Yeagar when asked about Independence Township’s 2013 budget. Residents will have an opportunity to decide about the township’s financial shape for themselves during a public hearing on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Township Hall off Waldon road. Residents attending the hearing can expect a presentation […]
Bart Clark is running for Independence Township trustee to ‘protect and preserve the quality of life.? ‘I think we need to protect that,? said Clark. ‘I’d like to be able to say I did something to preserve that for my kids, my grandkids, and for your kids and your grandkids.? The way to ensure that, […]
Ten Years Ago Feb. 8, 1995 ~~~A Sterling Heights man was killed when a snowmobile he was driving hit a concrete block near Squaw Island on Lake Orion. Another man, a passenger, was listed in serious condition at POH. ~~~Robertson Brothers are taking Orion Township to court. Township officials had turned down the developer’s request […]
Great food, good music, a fabulous setting and the opportunity to support the programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan-Orion/Oxford Club will be available to guests at the seventh annual Taste of the Town. It takes place Feb. 26 at Canterbury Castle at Canterbury Village. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. During the […]