Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, I think I witnessed what I believe to be perhaps one of the biggest cover-ups in Orion Twp. history, ‘The Friendship Park Dirt Dumping Scandal!? This, in my estimation, could be another Vista Sludge Hauling Scandal that occurred some 25 years earlier, in the city of Detroit, under […]

Blackhawks, Martians tangle to draw in twin bill

Brandon and Goodrich’s baseball teams proved to be evenly matched when they competed in an April 27 twin bill at Brandon. The host Blackhawks pulled out a 4-3 win in the bottom of the ninth in the opener, but the Martians rebounded for a 3-1 win in the nightcap. Brandon’s record is now 11-6 overall […]

Waybrant, Ruppert sign letters of intent

Despite the fact they’ll be in opposite sides of the state, Lauhnna Waybrant and Matt Ruppert will have one thing in common next year. The two Brandon High School seniors will continue their athletic careers at the college level, each signing letters of intent at a ceremony April 27 at Brandon High School. Waybrant will […]

Guest Columnist

Just when you thought our state had bottomed out in the arsenal of bad ideas, now comes a proposal so outrageous that it borders on lunacy!’Let’s first of all review some of the masterful ideas coming out of Lansing.? *House Bill #5046 will allow people with inflammatory bowel problems to use ’employees only? restrooms in […]

Dinner dance benefits local youth

It’s a night designed to combine dinner and dancing all for the benefit of education in Lake Orion. On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Lake Orion Education Foundation will be hosting An Evening for Education 2 dinner, dance and auction, held at Canterbury Castle starting at 6 p.m. The event, sponsored by National City, will feature […]

Brandon netters score decisive win against Lapeer West, 7-1

The Blackhawks scored a decisive 7-1 win against Lapeer West in Flint Metro League action April 22. Brandon took three of four singles matches and swept all four doubles matches to secure the win. In singles action, Jeremiah DeJose defeated Adam Zdroik at #1 singles 6-0, 6-1; Jeremy Anger defeated Kenny Marion at #2 singles […]

Mayberry, Misek excel for Martian netters in recent matches

Despite losing a pair of close matchups, the Goodrich boys tennis team has established a couple of anchors at the top of its lineup. The Martians dropped a 5-3 contest against host Clio in an April 27 meet. Mark Mayberry, at #1 singles, and Nick Misek, at #2 singles, each won their respective match for […]

Helping neighbors with Project SHALOM

It’s all about sharing, helping and loving when Lake Orion United Methodist Church hosts Project SHALOM, which was held Oct. 13-14. ‘We complete home repairs for people in our community who are not able to do this on their own home,? Lake Orion United Methodist Church Youth Director and Project SHALOM Administrator Renee Albert said. […]

Stream Samplin?

Students from Lake Orion High School put school knowledge to hands-on use earlier this month as they participated in the Clinter River Watershed Council Stream Leaders Program. According to high school environmental and biology teacher Jenn Carlson, around 50 students from LOHS environmental science classes were joined by three mentors from General Motors, Tom Valone, […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]