Lake Orion’s own version of the ‘Prize Patrol? came to Bald Mountain Diagnostic Imaging last week. Open since April of 2004, the center serves over 300 doctors and has had thousands of patients walk through its doors. ‘I’ve been here from the beginning and we’ve just grown and grown,? Office Manager Mary K. Traurig said. […]
With four state qualifiers returning to coach Doug Kline’s lineup, the wrestling program at LOHS is getting some early attention across the state. ‘Our kids have been chomping at the bit for two months,? Kline said. ‘They could not wait for practice to get started.? ‘They’ve got a lot to live up to, but they […]
A year away from the game was all Erica Whatley needed to realize that soccer was her true passion. A few months later, the 2000 Lake Orion High School graduate just finished her first season as an assistant women’s soccer coach at the University of Kentucky. Whatley starred for the Dragons from 1997-2000, when she […]
Morning Mist Drive residents in Independence Township were happy to have power back last Friday, after several days without heat and electricity. ‘We have two fireplaces, so we were warm enough,? said resident Robert Young. But not being able to shower was a big inconvenience, Young said. He and his neighbors called Independence Township Supervisor […]
After a recent major power outage that left thousands in the dark without heat nor lights, many residents may think more about being prepared for emergencies. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said the township will meet with local organizations in January regarding emergency preparedness. Kittle said during emergency planning sessions the township will put together […]
Plans to build a hospital in Independence Township have been rejected again. Officials say residents ought to be angered by the decision. The decision was handed down by Judge Colleen O’Brien of Oakland County Circuit Court on Dec .20 after McLaren Health Care Corp. sued the Michigan Department of Community Health. The state agency had […]
Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle has been busy making big plans for 2014. The bad news is sewer rates will likely be increased in the new year. ‘I know where the township will end up unless the sewer and water rates are increased,? said Kittle. ‘It’s going to be close to a $1 million loss […]
Like many other high school’s throughout Michigan, Clarkston High School’s curriculum will undergo some changes to meet the new state standards for graduation requirements. Though nothing is confirmed at this time, district officials are already weighing multiple options for how to adjust the workings of CHS to meet those requirements by 2011. At the Nov. […]
Roosevelt Johnson has a few tricks up his sleeve, and he’s not afraid to show them off for children. ‘If you ever want a kid’s attention, do a magic trick,? Johnson joked before an assembly at Pine Knob Elementary on Nov. 15. ‘I don’t just do a trick for them, I teach them about character.? […]
A few weeks after Clarkston got a big revenge win on the gridiron, the Lake Orion girls? basketball squad did its best to resolve the issue on the hardwood. Sophomore Bethany Watterworth scored 14 points after the break to help the Dragons upset the Wolves 50-47 in the first round of district play at Oxford […]