David Lohmeier, Independence Township trustee, wants to lower the salary for the next supervisor from almost $80,000 with benefits to $25,000 with no benefits. ‘I think we need to give the next board every opportunity to succeed,? Lohmeier said. ‘I think handing them a position that has very, very few responsibilities at an extraordinary high […]
Blessed with only a caveman’s grasp on any situation, I was once again amazed by the power of the community press. The other week I opined on the local economy. In a nutshell, I wrote: ‘Rugged individualism. Entrepreneurial spirit of thems in Michigan 100 years ago put us on the world’s map. Have we too […]
With the boys team returning a strong crew of senior and junior runners, and the girls team returning all varsity runners from last season, the Lake Orion High School cross country program hopes to dominate the competition this year. Girls Cross Country Girls coach Debi Sherman is happy to have her entire varsity team return, […]
A rash of garbage thefts in Oxford could be the work of identity thieves, so residents are warned to be on the lookout for suspicious persons and activity in their neighborhoods. Between Aug. 3 and 11, a total of seven reports concerning the theft of garbage cans and their contents were filed with the Oakland […]
Clarkston may not get two new grant-funded trucks after all. The CMAQ grant program’s diesel retrofit projects are under review throughout the state, said Stephen Brudzinski of Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. City Manager Dennis Ritter said he hopes the state rules in favor of the grant. ‘If the grants don’t come through we’ll have […]
Blessed with only a caveman’s grasp on any situation, I was once again amazed by the power of the community press. The other week I opined on the local economy. In a nutshell, I wrote: ‘Rugged individualism. Entrepreneurial spirit of thems in Michigan 100 years ago put us on the world’s map. Have we too […]
charter township of brandon 395 mill street, ortonville, mi request for bids Notice is hereby given that The Charter Township of Brandon will receive sealed bids for the Park Maintenance Contract of the Brandon Township Community Park owned by the Charter Township of Brandon. Requirements and specifications may be obtained from the Brandon Township Clerk’s […]
Today is the first day of school for students in the Oxford school district. Above we see Oxford Elementary students getting off the bus and heading to class. Good luck to all of Oxford’s students this school year. As always, the Leader looks forward to reporting on your class projects, sports moments, awards and achievements, […]
Clarkston Center for the Performing Arts, Clarkston Village Players and Clarkston Conservatory of Music host their first show of the year, 4:15 p.m., April 15, at the Clarkston Village Players Depot Theater, 8861 White Lake Road. The opening act features musician and composer Glenn Poorman playing the Chapman Stick. Main act is The Red Sea […]
Clarkston Schools are looking at a $3.4 million shortfall in next year’s budget. “Indicators predict 2012-2013 will be the worst year yet for revenue, based on the governor’s budget proposal,” said Mary Beth Rogers, executive director of business services. The state budget will not be approved until October, so Rogers presented three scenarios to Clarkston […]