Part 3 in a series Shannon Saksewski, from Detroit Regional Chamber and Daniel Russell from DEM Group LLC agree the Affordable Care Act, ‘Obamacare,? has not been easy to understand for anyone, least of all businesses. ‘Employers must also offer affordable coverage, which means health care costs must not exceed 9.5 percent of wages for […]
Not so fast. That’s what some area legislators are saying about a state law that went into effect in early November and changed the speed limit on 283 gravel roads in Oakland County. A total of 15 roads within Orion Township lost their 25 mile-per-hour status, and a majority of those, like most throughout the […]
I thought I was late. Holiday music has been playing on one local radio station for over a month. Sales have been ongoing at area retailers for over two months. And my outdoor strands of lights have been in place for over a year. Ok, that last one is due to sheer laziness from last […]
Coming off of a 19-4 season and with plenty of star power returning, the sky is the limit on the hardwood for Lake Orion this winter. As a result, Coach Jim Manzo’s team is getting plenty of attention from the media and college scouts alike. ‘That’s certainly a new thing with us,? Manzo said of […]
A blowout loss is not exactly what a Dragon basketball team coming off a 19-win season had in mind prior to their 2006-07 opener on Dec. 5. So a 70-48 thumping at the hands of visiting Romeo didn’t sit to kindly with the team or its coaching staff. ‘That is not how a Lake Orion […]
Outstanding play in net, by sophomore Jason Stross, kept the host Dragons in their game against Grosse Ile on Dec. 2. But what Assistant Coach Mike Wahoski called ‘selfish play? doomed Lake Orion in the end, as they fell 3-2. ‘It was 1-0 after one and we scored in the first minute of period number […]
Missing weight, a concussion and the flu bug plagued the Lake Orion wrestling squad at their Dec. 2 home invitational. The end result was a third place finish for the Dragons, with wins over South Lyon, Holly and Plymouth Salem and losses to Holt and Hartland. The 37-25 loss to Holt was a tough one, […]
Robert Esshaki from Rudy’s Market in downtown Clarkston said when invited to a Christmas party he recommends visitors come bearing a bottle of red wine, cabernet or bottle of vodka to a Christmas gathering. ‘It’s a great gift to bring the hostess,? he said. ‘It will go over well at every party and every house […]
Clarkston City Council appointed a new clerk during their Dec. 6 meeting. Sandy Miller will retire from Independence Township at the end of December and begin her new position as city clerk on January 6th. Miller has worked for the township in various departments for 30 years. ‘I feel fortunate to have her,? said Clarkston […]
Independence Township Treasurer Paul Brown, a certified public accountant, will teach several classes on ‘Organizing your Personal Finances.? Six classes will be in January, February, March, April, July and October. Individuals who wish to attend the series can sign up for just one of all of them. For members who belong to the Clarkston Area […]