Last Veteran’s Day, local veterans and residents enjoyed a sneak peek of the long-awaited Peacoat Memorial, when it was unveiled during the ceremonies. The memorial was then temporarily moved to the Orion Township Library, while construction of a granite foundation was being completed. On Friday, Peacoat Memorial creator Joseph Zikewich and fellow veterans watched proudly […]
Now that Al Gore’s documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth, has been nominated for an Academy Award, and even the President is opening his eyes to the reality of the consequences of spewing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, maybe we can get on the same page and begin to do something about it. If […]
Travel down any of the roads leading to the proposed Harvest Corners housing development in Oakland Township, and you’ll notice a plethora of signs opposing the rezoning of a portion of the project. While opponents of the rezoning admit they can’t stop construction of 523 homes at the site, they hope to halt an additional […]
As a young man with multiple interests and talents, but without a definite career path in mind, David Beiter sought guidance from an obvious source — an aptitude test. The test taken back in the 1970s, revealed that Beiter possessed the interest and acumen for a career in either the military, the ministry or education. […]
Oakland Township voters will have a chance on Feb. 27, to overturn the township board’s decision to rezone a portion of Harvest Corners, a 708-acre housing development, surrounded by Clarkston, Stoney Creek and Lake George roads. Last August, at the recommendation of the planning commission, the board approved rezoning a 37-acre parcel and 1.95-acre parcel […]
Lake Orion School Board members were on the receiving end of kudos from school administrators, staff, students and community members last Wednesday. The kind words directed their way were shared in conjunction with School Board Recognition Month. Each January, school districts across the state acknowledge board members for their selfless commitment to the education of […]
If the talent displayed at this week’s unveiling of ‘American Idol? is any indication, the show has taken a decidedly ugly turn for the worse. One could find better talent at the corner bar on ‘karaoke night.? Even if the show’s producers intended to switch ‘Idol’s? original focus from providing opportunities for genuinely talented people, […]
In a world where art is often considered secondary to other academic pursuits, it’s refreshing to see that some young local artists are being acknowledged for their creative talent. From now through Feb. 16, the work of selected student artists from Lake Orion, Oxford and St. Joseph Catholic schools, will be on display at the […]
Being a patron of the arts can take many forms. That is the philosophy Mike and Karen Shackelford share as longtime supporters of the Lake Orion Art Center. The Shackelfords, who have given their time, energy, services and financial support to the Center for several years, have been named this year’s Art Patrons of the […]
It was only two years ago that Calli Long, Lake Orion High School’s 2005 Homecoming Queen, became America’s Homecoming Queen at the national competition. This year, her friend and former schoolmate, Stephanie Miszewski, has been invited to compete in the Michigan Homecoming Queen competition. The event takes place April 21-22 in Grand Rapids, with Stephanie […]