Brandon Twp.– Training to be an Olympic gymnast requires talent, discipline, dedication and many hours of practice. Girls who are motivated to pursue the lofty goal will soon be able to work toward that dream locally. GRIPS Gymnastics will open in September as a member of the USA Gymnastics junior Olympics program. A parent meeting […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Two local libraries are earning high marks. The Library of Michigan introduced its Quality Services Audit Checklist last summer, a three-step program to help public libraries provide the most-needed patron services. The Genesee District Library, including the Goodrich branch, was the first library in the state to receive the ‘essential? […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees has voted to go ahead and prepare the roll for the special assessment district for the Lake Orion canals. The SAD will pay for chemical treatment of aquatic weeds in the canals. The board held a public hearing on the SAD cost estimate and work plan on Aug. 1, […]
Orion Township trustees have agreed to help foot the bill for the Orion Historical Society to hire a professional to conduct a ‘windshield survey? that could cost up to $15,000. In June, the board voted to authorize $11,500 to conduct a survey of areas in the village that might be considered for the National Register […]
On July 28, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 346 acres of property to add to Addison Oaks County Park, located in Addison Township on Romeo Road. The additional acreage is located next to the existing 794 acres of the park, to the east along Walker Road. Oakland County Parks hopes […]
An Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputy deployed his taser during a traffic stop on Aug. 3. According to an OCSD report, the incident occurred about 2:37 a.m. at South Lapeer Road near Clarkston Road. The deputy had pulled over a possible intoxicated driver. The driver of the vehicle became very argumentative and assaultive during the […]
Monday, Aug. 1, possession of crack cocaine, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and warrant arrests on Baldwin Road. Suspicious circumstances on Elmhurst Circle. A man found blood inside the poolside men’s room. A newspaper box was stolen on Baldwin. Warrant arrests on Kimberly. *** Tuesday, Aug. 2, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin. Felonious […]
Monday, Aug. 1, a suspicious person was seen at Wendy’s Restuarant on South Broadway. A hit and run accident occurred at South Broadway/Atwater. A woman on Converse Court reported a man was trying to break-in the house behind her. Police responded to a fight on Bellevue. *** Tuesday, Aug. 2, an unknown caller said tobacco […]
Tuesday, Aug. 2 2:32 p.m.-A person at Burger King on South Lapeer Road had a head injury. Station #1 responded. Wednesday, Aug. 3 6:37 p.m.-Station #3 responded to a head injury at Civic Park on Joslyn Road. 9:33 p.m.-A person at an Elmhurst apartment was injured. Station #3 responded. Thursday, Aug. 4 3:57 a.m.-A person […]
Orion Senior Center Director Marylou Enneking has resigned. Enneking has been away from the center on sick leave for about a year. She requested the two-week notice period be waived and her resignation be effective immediately. Enneking’s resignation was accepted by Orion Township trustees at their Aug. 1 meeting. They also authorized advertising for a […]