They’re out there lurking, but experts say they’re not stalking. ‘They don’t stalk, they simply take advantage of their opportunities,? said Tim Reis, former Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fur Bearer Specialist and current Supervisor of the Saginaw Bay Management Unit. Coyotes are found in just about every county in Michigan and this year alone […]
What started as a temporary job in 2001 for Willa Smitko ended up being a job that would last more than 10 years. Now, the finance director and treasurer for the Village of Lake Orion is calling it quits and retiring from her long time post in the downtown government. She will be replaced by […]
The second annual A Mother’s Wish 5K/10K Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Lake Orion High School.? Pictured is the organizing committee for this year’s event.’The non-profit foundation serves the needs of local families struggling with the impact of breast cancer.? Last year’s inaugural event included 500 participants and raised’more than?$24,000.?’So […]
Those planning to vote in the Aug. 5 primary election must be registered by Monday, July 7. With all township board hopefuls registered as candidates for the Republican party?17 candidates for seven seats in Independence and 16 for seven seats in Springfield’most will be eliminated during in the Aug. 5 primary, likely rendering Nov. 4 […]
As one of the last real conservatives who truly believes in extremely limited government, I’ve of two minds when it comes to the issue of local government. On the one hand, I strongly believe in the idea that local government is best because it’s supposed to be small, financially restrained, close to the people and […]
Despite entering the season with just four returning seniors, the young Oxford Wildcat Wrestling team is already making a name for themselves. Over the holiday break, the Wildcats led the Oxford Invitational Tournament, for a fifth consecutive win, muscling a dynamic 22 point lead over Flint Powers. This past weekend, the young grapplers again surprised […]
Each year the Village Council sets the hours for Trick or Treating within the Village of Lake Orion. The recommendation at the council meeting on Sept. 10 was to establish trick or treat hours for Halloween for Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The recomendation passed as part of the consent agenda. Any […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation invites walkers to join its Walk Michigan program, 8 a.m. or 6 p.m., Thursdays through Aug. 28, starting at Clintonwood Park. Those who walk the most will win prizes and giveaways, including a Labor Day Bridge Walk trip for two to Mackinac. For more information, check www.twp.independence.mi.us or call 248-625-8223.
Clarkston City Council met Monday 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 year, ending in June. The 2009 budget calls for $794,062 in revenue and $778,792 in spending. Surplus revenue goes into the city’s fund […]
Lack of ball control prevented the Oxford boys varsity basketball team from scoring their first win of the season. ‘In a nutshell, the problem was they turned the ball over a lot leading the team to give up too many easy shots,? said Head Coach Steve Laidlaw. The Cats were defeated 81-64 Friday night by […]