Council turning up pressure on water issue

If Village Council President William Siver has his way, Park Island residents won’t have to wait much longer to find out if the water pressure on the island is sufficient to fight fires. Citing confusion about the adequacy of water pressure on the island last Tuesday, Siver stressed that assuring the safety of Park Island […]

DDA director offers kudos to village council for assist

Lois Golden, the village’s Downtown Development Authority director, applauded the village council last Tuesday for lending a helping hand during the recent relocation of the DDA offices. She specifically acknowledged the efforts of council members William (Bill) Siver and Michael Toth for their part in renovating the new offices at 51 N. Broadway. ‘I want […]

Resident seeks support for local teen activity center

Village resident Diane Coleman-Rogers earned a vote of confidence from village officials last Tuesday in her effort to help create a youth activity center for the village and township. Coleman-Rogers said an estimated 20 percent of the village and 28 percent of the township populations are aged 18 and under. She feels those numbers mean […]

Tigers already champions

Now that the Tigers have so efficiently disposed of the Yankees and A’s, just what can they do for an encore? Well, they could win the World Series and cap off this magical, improbable baseball season with a world championship. Even if they don’t, this team has already won the hearts and minds of a […]

Japanese youth at home with American family

If raising a family actually is cheaper by the dozen, then the Darnall clan of Lake Orion is one person closer to proving the theory factual. Marty and Robin Darnall, parents of nine children, are currently hosting a 17-year-old Japanese student as part of the Youth For Understanding international student exchange program. Their guest, Natsumi […]

North Oakland Concert Band going ‘spooky? for Oct. 29 show

Another North Oakland Concert Band concert season begins Sunday, Oct. 29, with a 3 p.m. performance at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center. Conductor Annette Kline will again lead the band through its paces. This time with a diverse selection of songs, including some marking the Halloween season. The theme for the upcoming […]

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