Students raced around Blanche Sims Elementary School on Sept. 26 for a good cause: Their school. The school held its first ever Fun Run for students and their families, as the primary all-school fundraiser for this year. The event was organized by the Blanche Sims PTO, and students walked or ran laps for 15 minutes […]
Anyone that’s frustrated with Comcast Cable’s skyrocketing fees should consider switching to either Direct TV or Dish Network satellite service. Both of these companies offer superior picture quality as compared to cable at a much lower cost than cable. On drawback to satellite service is they don’t offer both local Lake Orion programming or Canadian […]
Orion Township was recently the target for a so-called “gentleman’s club.” Because the option on the property involved has apparently expired, the proposed venture may now be looking for a new location — hopefully not in Orion Township or anywhere else in Oakland County. I want to personally thank all of the citizens in the […]
It’s without reasons as to why Lake George Road isn’t paved to Oakview Middle School! What is this doing to the buses we work so hard to pay for? Pat Simpkins
Oakland County residents and students lost a dedicated public servant, proven innovative planner and progressive thinker with the resignation of Intermediate School District board member Tony Rothschild. As our former Lake Orion School District president and trustee for over 10 years, Tony helped with like minded board members to create a world class school district […]
Ten Years Ago Sept. 29, 1993 ~~~Voters said no to all three school bond issues on Monday. Rejected were a new elementary schools, computers, school repairs and new buses. ~~~Former LOHS quarterback Eric Timpf got his first start as quarterback at Central Michigan University. Although losing to Michigan State 48-34, Timpf had 214 yards passing, […]
Monday, Sept. 22 6:55 p.m.-A person on Absequami had difficulty breathing. Station #1 responded. 8:23 p.m.-Station #1 responded to a person on Barrington Circle who had difficulty breathing. 9:23 p.m.-A boy on Schorn was choking. Station #1 responded. 11:00 p.m.-A person on West Clarkston had difficulty breathing. Station #1 responded. Tuesday, Sept. 23 10:58 a.m.-A […]
Monday, Sept. 22, intimidation and threats on Aspen. Family trouble on Orbit Drive. Disorderly conduct at Women’s Health Care on Lapeer Road. A man had a toy gun. Threats and intimidation at Powers Distributing on Giddings Road. *** Tuesday, Sept. 23, breaking and entering at North Oaks Animal Hospital on Clarkston Road. Recreational trespass and […]
Homeowners on Lake Orion are wondering why the level of the lake seemed so low during the late summer months. One councilman, Douglas Dendel, thinks Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources bottom draw down tube is probably the culprit. LO Village Manager JoAnn Van Tassel said the DNR was contacted and she was told the tube […]
Rochester High School’s first mistake came in the pre-game coin toss, when they elected to kick to the Dragons in the varsity football contest at Rochester on Sept. 25. Things got worse quickly for the Falcons after the opening kick, as Lake Orion’s Adam Martin returned Rochester’s opening kickoff 95 yards for a Dragon touchdown. […]