Village clean-up to be done by May 23

The Lake Orion Village Council presented the village department of public works with a daunting task at their May 12 meeting: Free the village of storm debris by the end of the work day on May 23. The council voted to accept an agreement with Orion Township to receive 10 percent of whatever the township […]

They’re out there

Some of the residents along Baldwin Road were finally able to enjoy their front yards free of storm debris after Tucker’s Tree and Landscape came through last week, picking up branches stacked along the curbside and putting them into a wood chipper. Tucker’s is one of two companies, along with G & G Tree Service, […]

Myslakowski Vs. Wilson in election

It will be Democrat Daniel Myslakowski versus Republican Eric Wilson on the June 17 general election ballot for Oakland County Commissioner, District 3. Voters in Oakland and Orion Townships went to the polls on May 12 to vote in the primary election to find a replacement for former District 3 Commissioner Larry Obrecht. Obrecht resigned […]

Independence Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA 7:30 p.m. TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DATE: May 20, 2003 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Opening Statements and Correspondence 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is […]

Clarkston Village

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON 375 DEPOT ROAD CLARKSTON, MI 48346 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of the Village of Clarkston Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. to consider Case B-87, 69 South Main Street, Parcel I.D. 08-20-382-008, (The Plum House) for a […]

Independence Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE Supervisor Stuart called the May 6, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger. Absent: Travis arrived – 8:06 pm There is a quorum. […]

Through thick and thin

Little did they know when junior high student Bob Howey delivered Rosemary Button’s family newspaper on his route, the two would celebrate 60 years of marriage in 2003. ‘I was her paper boy,? Bob, 82, said. ‘He was a smart alec,? Rosemary, 80, revealed, with hand shielding her comment from Bob. ‘He still is. My […]

Fletcher named Teacher of the Year

Kim Fletcher was shocked when she walked into her classroom Friday, May 9 to a loud, ‘Surprise!? The Clarkston High School math teacher was greeted by members of the Clarkston Foundation and Clarkston Community School Board who awarded her as Teacher of the Year. Together the Clarkston Foundation and Suburban Ford of Waterford sponsor the […]

Springfield board changes payee for Meals on Wheels

In other business at the Thursday, May 8 meeting of the Springfield Township Board ? The township will continue to support the area Meals on Wheels program, but not by giving money to the village of Holly. Trustees rescinded an earlier motion and voted instead to donate $1,000 to Mercy Services for Aging and Nutrition. […]

School lunch price going up

In other business at the Monday, May 5 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education: ? Students will pay more for elementary and middle school lunches next fall. The board approved an increase from $1.75 to $1.90 for elementary students, while the middle school price will go from $2 to $2.15. A memo […]