For the second year in a row, the Independence Township Library is offering free book group kits to area reading groups in hopes of sparking interest in different book titles and creating discussion. ‘It’s a way of sharing the wealth,? Patience Beer, head of adult services, said. The kits, ready to go in bright yellow […]
By Tahra Gribbin Review Intern Looking for some summer excitement in Lake Orion with a scottish twist? Look no farther than down the street at Old World Canterbury Village. On June 30 and July 1, rain or shine, Canterbury will host the second Scottish Highland Games, put on by the Scottish-American Society of Michigan. Franklin […]
Kevin Sunman is a prime example of the American entrepreneurial spirit at its best. When auto parts supplier ThyssenKrupp Budd decided to close its Detroit metal stamping plant in December 2006, Sunman, who worked there as a general foreman in assembly, didn’t know what he was going to do next or how he was going […]
Residents in Addison Township may be one step closer to getting a small grocery/liquor store in downtown Lakeville after the township’s regular planning commission meeting on March 11. Although no official action was taken, the commission came to the consensus that such a market, which would be located inside the Lakeville Towne Square Plaza at […]
Anew state election law meant 2004 had the final June school election, but when will it be scheduled in 2005? Clarkston school officials appear to prefer the option of a May election, and will follow state-mandated procedures to establish that as an annual event. ‘It would pretty much keep the pattern of board service the […]
Christi’s Bar & Grill (95 E. Clarkston Rd.) in Lake Orion is hosting a fund-raiser for Jim Ayotte, a 44-year-old LOHS graduate who was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in January. The benefit will take place Sunday, April 15 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner and music by Ron […]
The Friends of Orion Township Library will have a silent auction of book themed gift baskets. Each basket contains a book and gift items selected especially for the book. Baskets are on display in the main lobby. All funds raised from the silent auction fund library programs. There is still time to bids; bids accepted […]
Just what is important to the community? That’s the question Michigan Leadership Workshop will try to answer before the Lake Orion School District starts their search for a new superintendent. After hearing presentations from two companies offering to be their assessment facilitator for the new superintendent search, the school board hired Michigan Leadership Workshop last […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Members of the Oxford Fire Department last week presented their case for increased staffing and emergency medical services, now it’s up to township officials to decide what, if any, millage proposals will be placed on the Nov. 2 ballot. At its Aug. 25 meeting, township officials will decide whether or […]
Brandon Twp – Residents near Seymour Lake Road and M-15 area may have new neighbors if a local developer has their way. Silverman Development of Bingham Farms Mich., will seek final site plan approval on Aug. 24 from the township planning commission to develop approximately 70 acres on the west side of M-15, just north […]