His own American hero

Tag Vitale looks up to his American hero, his father, Tony Vitale, at the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade. The patriotic float was created by Mesquite Creek’s restaurant staff, where Tony is general manager. Photo by Wendi Reardon

When’s the house coming down?

At least one village council member is tired of looking at the house on South Broadway that burned in December. Tom Albert, who lives near the house, wanted to know at the council meeting on Jan. 24 when the house is coming down. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh told Albert an investigation by Oakland […]

OAC awards 2 women for their artistic talents

The Orion Art Center’s artist of the year, Andrea Lozano of Clarkston, has had the unique experience of living two different cultures, spending part of her childhood in Mexico, and then living in Michigan. Patron of the year Sherry Curtis found her talent for jewelry making and painting later in life. The former owner of […]

When you write, ‘spect to git read

One of the cool things about working in the community news business folk seek you out. Most of the time it is for some of the neat things they or their loved ones have accomplished. Sometimes they will let me know when some big wheel gets a sweetheart deal on property, then turns around and […]

Thompson celebrates 90th birthday with family, friends

Friends and family spent months planning a 90th birthday party for George Thompson of Independence Township. They wanted it to be a surprise. “Surprised? Yeah, I sure was,” said Thompson. “I can’t believe that we actually pulled it off,” said said Amy DeFord, one of his daughters. They enjoyed a buffet lunch, June 28, at […]

No political signs before their time

Front lawns in Independence Township will soon be covered in political signs, but not yet. That would be against the law. ‘Our ordinance is two weeks,? said township Supervisor David Wagner, who is running for reelection. The township has fielded several calls the past few weeks concerning the township’s political sign ordinance, Wagner said. ‘I’ve […]

LOHS takes first at forensics competition

Lake Orion High School junior Kristin Limback took first place in her category of informative at the LOHS team’s first forensics competition at Henry Ford II High School on Jan. 15. Twenty-seven Lake Orion students, of the 32-member team, competed. They were: Stephanie Alspach, Christina Anger, Jessica Gibson, Kyle Haverson, Matt Hood, Linda Johnsen, Julie […]

Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON REGULAR MEETING October 1, 2012 Members present: McCreery, Beltramo, King, Gault, DePalma, Thurman Members absent: Stowell (with notice) 1) Approved Agenda as amended. 2) Approved Consent Agenda as presented and amended, which contained the following items: ? Special Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2012 ? Regular Meeting Minutes of September […]

Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2012 IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 6, 2012 General Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM, the alternate day if necessary will […]

Golf fundraiser for football set Aug. 15

Michigan Hall of Fame Football Coach Kurt Richardson and his football staff invite all alumni football players, supporters, parents, friends, and fans to join them in their 8th annual golf outing. A $100 entry fee includes golf, dinner, and door prizes. Additional dinner guest are $40 more. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Hole […]