CHS set to remove pop from cafeteria

Students will have to make new choices when it comes to selecting a beverage with lunch at Clarkston High School next year. The school will be removing all carbonated beverages from the cafeteria’s vending machines and soda fountains starting July 1 for the 2004-2005 school year and replacing them with more water, juice and sports […]

Orion Township

Notice Of Election To The Electors Of The Charter Township Of Orion Rochester Community School District Oakland County, Michigan November 6, 2007 Election To All Qualified Electors: Notice Is Hereby Given, That An Election Will Be Held In The Charter Township Of Orion Rochester Community School District Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The Polls Will Be […]

Orion Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Postponed from the 6/11/07 mtg. The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-99-2007-03, Pontiac Sand & […]

Between the Lines

Clarkston High School will no longer have pop available in cafeteria vending machines or in the lunch line starting this summer for the 2004-2005 school year. When I first heard about this, the caffeine addict inside of me cringed and felt bad for the kids. After all, I’ve been slurping down the sugary beverage ever […]

Letter to the Editor

The Independence Township Senior Center and United Health Organization would like to thank Pastor Jim Keough, Secretary Carol Masters and staff of First Congregational Church of Clarkston for their outstanding contribution in collaborating with us on the Project Healthy Living (Health-O-Rama) event on Saturday, March 27. Eighty two people took advantage of the free and […]

Cats destroy Linden, face Davison Friday

Team. That was Coach Bud Rowley’s explanation how his Wildcat squad was able to win a share of the Flint Metro League title for the first time in seven years. The Cats beat two-time defending champion Linden, 28-7, on Friday to finish the regular season at 8-1 and 7-1 in league play. Oxford finished tied […]

Oxford teacher not guilty of sex assault

After 5? months of being accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against his 14-year-old adopted daughter, Oxford teacher Gerard (Jerry) Wilson was acquitted of all four charges Oct.12. Wilson said it ‘feels wonderful? that his name was cleared. He gained strength to get through this ordeal from those who stayed by his side during this […]

Letter to the Editor

Can someone please help me? Do the seniors want a senior center or their own private country club? To me, a senior center is a building with a few rooms and maybe a kitchen. It’s a place for them to get together and play cards, bingo, games or just talk and maybe have a holiday […]

Lifeguards earn award for preparedness

When help is needed at Deer Lake Beach, the public can be assured of well-trained, prepared lifeguards, according to a national consulting firm. Independence Township Parks and Recreation has earned a ‘platinum award? from Ellis and Associates, a national consulting firm contracted by many public beaches, pools and waterparks to promote safety and preparedness certification. […]

Twp. agrees to help fund SAD to fix subdivision mess

Subdivision residents left with a huge mess because of a developer that apparently didn’t play by the rules and local governments that didn’t keep a close eye on things will have to decide if they wish to pay a special assessment to solve their problems. ‘What everyone has inherited is the mess of (Elk View […]