Brandon Twp.- The LED signs in the township have been dark since January, but they may soon be back in business. The township board approved the first reading of an amended sign ordinance during their April 2 meeting by a 5-1 vote. Trustee Cheryl Gault voted no. Trustee David King abstained from voting. The amendment […]
Clarkston Area Optimists’s awarded dozens of trophies to young athletes in its Tri-Star Basketball Competition. The Optimist hosted the passing, dribbling, and shooting contest at Clarkston Elementary School this year. First and Second Place finishers move on to the Optimist’s State Finals, April 8, at Clarkston Junior High School. Boys, 8 years old: Adam Kociba, […]
Clarkston graduate Angie Regiani has a resume and a passion that will never stop. As a dancer, singer, and actress, her talent has reached around the nation and the globe, as well as the Clarkston area as a certified fitness instructor at Lifetime Fitness and Fitness USA. On March 8, Regiani helped an aspiring professional […]
Ms. Doran, When you drive east on Indian Lake Road, do you see or feel anything other than a few minor bumps? Do you see the way the trees hang over the road so majestically forming a second bridge above you? Do you appreciate the natural beauty in the terrain, the way that was so […]
Atlas Twp.-Bad weather and icy roads may have been contributing factors in a two-car crash that left one man dead and two others in serious condition on March 30. Township firefighters and Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of the fatal two-car collision on State Road (M-15) just south of Maple Avenue at […]
Brandon Twp.-Dennis Pennington loves to drive fast. Some days speeds can top 125 mph. But don’t expect local deputies to be writing any tickets soon’Pennington revs his vehicle up in about 80 feet indoors. Dennis and Jan Pennington are the owners of Slot Car Crossing, 1581 S. Ortonville Road ( in the O’Malley’s Galley plaza). […]
Clarkston Community Women’s Club, 7 p.m., March 19. Interior design and organization with Mary Kelly, helpful hints on window treatments, color paint tips, trends, furniture arranging. Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. 248-623-9462. *** A Dance Lesson, Clarkston Village Players? adult drama by David Wiltse, 7:30 p.m. March 20, 8 p.m. March 21-22. Depot Theater […]
Downtown Lake Orion encouraged commerce in the downtown area, while encouraging residents to get outside at the same time, with the Dog Days of August Sidewalk Sales, held Aug. 12-14. Downtown businesses were encouraged to offer sales outside their buildings on the sidewalk. The event took on a dog theme on Saturday, with a dog […]
Lake Orion High School varsity coach Chris Bell is hoping veteran players like senior Ryan Allison, who recently committed verbally to play for Michigan State University next year, and a quick defense will take the reigns to lead the Dragons to victory on the football field this season. Besides wide receiver Allison; who is the […]
Brandon Twp.- More than a year after Country Oaks Landscape Supply filed a court action appealing the township’s decision to deny rezoning of the business property to C-2 (general business) a settlement has been reached. The township board unanimously approved a consent judgment during their April 2 meeting that will rezone the property at 3967 […]