Pumps silent as water issue heads to court

Groveland Twp.? The dewatering pumps at Midway Sand & Gravel 12527 Dixie Highway are off indefinitely following a meeting with attorneys representing mine owner Homer Tolliver, the Oakland County Drain Commission and The Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In a meeting on April 14, Groveland Township Attorney Thomas Plunkett said that sometime over the weekend […]

Around Town

Registration for adult education, GED, math and reading improvement classes is now being offered. Classes are free for adults over the age of 20 who do not have a high school diploma. Please call Clarkston Community Education at (248) 623-4321 to schedule an appointment. *** The Clarkston Community Women’s Club will meet at the Independence […]

Headlines for the year 2035

Thank goodness for my dear wife Jen. Without her, what would I have to write? And, before I get into any trouble — let me say, she is always sending me e-mails labeled, “Column Fodder,” or “Here’s something to write about.” This week, I again go back to her to entertain you. She sent me […]

Press worried about censorship?

But first: Why is lemon juice mostly artificial ingredients, but dish-washing liquid contains real lemons? Back to the headline. Al Cross, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, and a political reporter for the Louisville (KY) Currier Journal said, “Americans are intelligent enough to sort propaganda from truth and they ought to have the opportunity […]

Around Orion

FRIENDS OF BALD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA MEETING Friends of Bald Mountain Recreation Area will meet on Jan. 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the state park’s range facility, 2500 Kern Road, Orion Township. Watch for signs, plenty of parking, open to public. The program for the evening is “A Recipe for Great Recreation: Connecting Bald Mountain Recreation […]

Locals react to county school board woes

Oxford parent Tom Moore is quite pleased with the education his first grade son is getting through the Oxford special education program. As a matter of fact, he couldn’t say enough about the teachers and staff. “He’s getting wonderful assistance,” said Moore, whose son has Asperger’s Syndrom. “I give Oxford schools a top grade for […]

A taste of college life in the summer

Are you currently enrolled in the 10th or 11th grade? Are you willing to explore new concepts, alternative ideas, other people’s values and think outside the box? Do you have strong talent you’d like to further develop in the arts, sciences or technology areas? Are you emotionally mature and able to adjust to being away […]

Citizens show how to share

BRANDON TOWNSHIP – For months, talk show economy experts claimed the nation’s economic security is on the brink of despair. According to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund Christmas donation statistics, however, residents of this community do not buy into the experts’ claims. “We had about 130 families registered [for assistance] this year,” said Heidi Ray, […]

Resident claims he is target of new ordinance

GROVELAND TOWNSHIP – Some would call it another attempt to keep peace among neighbors. Ernie Combs calls it an attack on his freedom. “You’ve heard of Megan’s Law? This is Ernie’s Law.” Combs referred to a proposed off-street parking ordinance that is the subject of a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Combs […]

Brandon tables cell-tower proposal

BRANDON TOWNSHIP – Citizens last week cited concerns about noise, wetlands and just plain appearance of a proposed new cell tower. Planning commissioners agreed to wait at least 90 days before ruling on the request from Sprint Spectrum PCS for a 190-foot monopole between Allen Road and Weideman Drive. Although proposed for a 40-acre site […]