Weather hampers water main repair

Recent winter weather meant slow going for workers trying to fix a leaking 12-inch water main on White Lake Road near the railroad tracks. ‘It’s tough digging out there now, so it’s going slow,? said Independence Township DPW Director Linda Richardson. A passerby reported the break last Tuesday, Jan. 7, and DPW workers visited the […]

Addison board approves new equipment for FD

The Addison Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 20 to allow the fire department to purchase over $10,000 worth of equipment. Addison Township Fire Chief George Spencer requested the board’s permission to purchase five new self contained breathing apparatus masks ($3,875) and a ‘lightly used? hydraulic extraction rescue tool also known as the ‘JAWS? […]

Brand new collision facility makes its home in Oxford

When you’ve been in a serious accident and need to have your vehicle repaired, it’s important you go somewhere credible, convenient and where their quality is unmatched. The brand new Oxford Collision, located at 1663 N. Lapeer Rd. just 1/4 mile north of Meijer, will repair any damage to your vehicle, like it just came […]

Giving thanks at DA

Dressed in their best Native American garb and paper feathers, first graders at Daniel Axford Elementary spent Tuesday morning singing songs, performing poems and stuffing their bellies at their annual Pow Wow. Teachers even got into the spirit by dressing up. ‘Big Chief? Brad Bigelow’s elaborate headpiece was the talk of the tribes. Students from […]

Andrea’s Anecdotes A column by Andrea Beaudoin

I wonder often on human nature. I wonder why people do the things they do, why they are the way they are and what made them good at certain things. I think of human nature and psychological related issues often. As a reporter, over the years, I have seen the kids that are always in […]

Addison wants equestrian crossing signs

Addison Township officials are hoping the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will fulfill their request for 16 equestrian crossing signs along roads in the township. Trustee Ed Brakefield said the township is looking to put up two signs, one on either side of the road, where it is crossed by the Polly Ann Trail […]

Internet use affecting teen ‘relationships?

Part 1 of a series on teen internet use. An estimated 300,000 pornographic websites are online, and with just a click of a button, not only are relationships being adversely effected, a generation of America’s youth is growing up with a skewed idea of what intimate relationships truly are. ‘It’s a very complicated issue,? said […]

Cafe owner doing well, recovering from accident

Ann and Pete Beishaj have been serving up great food and smiles since 1993 at the Old Village Caf? in downtown Clarkston. But regulars may have noticed over the past several months that Pete has been missing from the caf?. In June, Pete had stopped on Walton Boulevard to fix jet skis on the back […]

District Champs!

The Lake Orion girls basketball team’s stay in regional play might have been short, but it was still a memorable one. The Dragons lost 42-38 at Chippewa Valley on Monday night, just three days removed from winning a district championship. Coach Steve Roberts said that by advancing to the final 32, his team went deeper […]

Music studio now downtown

While many people wait for the Sagebrush Cantina to open its doors, there are many new attractions downtown already drawing a crowd. One such attraction is the Orion Music Studio, located at 118 N. Broadway, next to Little Caesars. The studio, owned and operated by Nick Schillace, moved to the new location from their old […]