Pontiac Northern had revenge on their minds when the Clarkston basketball team visited their gym Friday. The Huskies achieved that objective with a 67-57 win against the Wolves, improving their record to 12-2 overall and 5-2 in Oakland Activities Association Division I play. Clarkston dropped to 7-8 overall and 4-3 in OAA I. Last month, […]
Clarkston’s boys swimming team wrapped up their regular season in style Thursday, traveling to Lake Orion and scoring a 106-80 win against the Dragons. After the Dragons took first in the 200 yard medley relay and the 200 yard freestyle, Clarkston senior Derek LaHousse answered with a victory in the 200 yard individual medley, finishing […]
These are not the best of times for the Clarkston volleyball team in Oakland Activities Association Division I competition. The Wolves fell to visiting Bloomfield Hills Lahser in three games, 8-15, 15-12, 9-15, in a Monday night contest. The loss was Clarkston’s fourth straight in OAA I action, and dropped their record to 16-14-1 overall […]
They may have been soft goals, but they counted just the same. Visiting Cranbrook-Kingswood scored two third-period goals to break a tie and defeat the Clarkston hockey team 5-3 in a Saturday contest at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. The loss dropped Clarkston’s record to 9-7-4 overall and 5-3-2 in Oakland Activities Association Division I. […]
Kindergarten registration for Lake Orion’s seven elementary schools was held at the CERC building on Scripps Road through Feb. 12. Jennifer Parent recently brought daughter Caroline, 4, (right) to sign up for kindergarten at Webber Elementary School. Friend Nathan Taylor, 4, (left) tagged along. If you were unable to register on your given day, call […]
Three pools, a day spa, a rock climbing wall and indoor golf are just a few of the amenities planned for the Great Lakes Athletic Club, located at the former Neumaier’s IGA store on Baldwin Road. Developed by VMV LLC; established by Bob Madole and Paul Van Gamper of Orion Township, along with builder Bill […]
The Orion Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees have granted approval for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan for condos at Indianwood and Fernhurst Roads, but neighbors in the area say alternatives still need to be considered. Developer James Faycurry of SR Acquisitions plans to construct four buildings, each with 15 units for […]
Orion Township will participate in the 2003 Tri-Party Program with the Road Commission for Oakland County and the county, and use the funds for a project on Heights Road and a roundabout at Indianwood, Baldwin and Coats. This year’s allocation of Tri-Party funds for Orion Township is $143,399, of which the township is responsible for […]
The Orion Township Public Works Department is advertising for the purchase and installation of generators for three of the township’s sewer lift stations. Public Works Director Bill Ireland said money for the generators was included in the 2003 budget, and that the three stations currently do not have emergency standby power.
How did Michigan become a dumping ground for Canada’s trash? For those of us who get an up close and personal look at M-24’s Mount Trashmore on a regular basis, it’s hard to imagine anyone soliciting to have more trash come into our state. Based on information provided by US Congressman Mike Rogers (who represents […]