Brandon Twp.- A student count conducted Oct. 3 revealed that the school district has 3,251 pupils, a loss of 30 students from last year, and a stunning 455 student decline from the 3,706 kids in district classrooms in September 2006. ‘We thought would be down some? 30 is not unusual, it was anticipated,? said Superintendent […]
Young Wolves returned to Clarkston schools for sports camp. After a week of learning and playing sports, athletes left with a better understanding of the game and words of encouragement. ‘Get outside and play,? Varsity Baseball Coach Phil Price told his campers. ‘The more you play, the better you get.? They don’t need nine players […]
The Lake Orion varsity boys basketball team celebrated victories last week over Ferndale and Bloomfield Hills Lahser. On Jan. 18 against Ferndale, the Dragons won 61-47, with Drew Maynard leading the scoring with 18 points. Chris O’Dea had 15, while Neil Medchill had 10 for the team. On Jan. 21 against Lahser, Lake Orion slipped […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity wrestling squad proved their prowess in OAA I by defeating the Clarkston Wolves, ranked number one in Oakland County and number seven in the state, by a score of 36-27 on Jan. 19 at Clarkston. Lake Orion wrestlers winning their matches were: Jake Varilek (pin at 125, against Oakland […]
Brandon Culp made it to the big screen this month, along with downtown Ortonville and Brandon Township. The 2003 Brandon High School graduate starred in and wrote the screenplay for ‘Roadkill: A Love Story,? which was filmed locally in 2010 and for which there was a private screening at the Main Art Theater in Royal […]
Instructor Mark Taylor, in cooperation with the U.S.A. Tennis Association and Springfield Township Parks and Recreation, offer youth tennis lessons this summer. Participants will receive a rule book. Black soled shoes are not permitted. All participants must bring their own racquets. Tennis balls will be provided. A minimum number of participants are required to hold […]
As another fiscal year comes to a close, rising fuel costs and a sluggish economy are catching up with Clarkston’s budget. Clarkston City Council met Monday, June 23, to finish the 2008 budget and set next year’s spending. According to the latest budget amendment, the city collected $898,335 in revenue and spent $896,937 this fiscal […]
Monday, Jan. 17, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, drug paraphernalia and warrant arrest on Lapeer Road. *** Tuesday, Jan. 18, a 25-year-old man was driving without his license at Learning Options High School on Scripps Road. Money orders were taken from State Farm Insurance on Lapeer. Felonious assault and domestic violence arrest on […]
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This isn’t the motto of Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance, but it’s an adage the organization certainly believes in. The purpose of BGYA, in existence since 1979, is to strengthen youth and families who reside within the Brandon School District. This mission is reached through primary […]
The best is yet to come. That’s how Kyler Elsworth, a 6-1, 220 pound 2009 Goodrich High School graduate, views the remainder of the Big 10 season as a key member of the 2012 Michigan State Spartans. ‘As a second year player I’m more confident out there with teammates, especially now at middle linebacker where […]