Pay to Play fees for middle school will remain the same, at least for this year. After school board members raised concerns about fees to play sports at the middle school at the April 25 meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald decided to ‘back off? the $30 increase. ‘We took a second […]
According to Thomas Pytel of Independence Township, time is running out to preserve green spaces left in the township. His idea: a millage on township residents to purchase remaining natural areas, to preserve wild life, habitat, forests, and water. ‘I have been in the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy for the past 10-12 years or […]
Are you a mother who is looking for some fellow moms to connect with? Then check out Clarkston area group ‘The Mom Squad,? which started four years ago. ‘It was a group of moms from the Clarkston Free Methodist Church who felt they needed an organization like this,? said Barbra Chick, Mom Squad member. Chick […]
After recently being awarded as a ‘green dealership? Brian Milosch, Co-owner of Milosch’s Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge said not to go green would be a ‘brain dead decision.? ‘It makes a healthier place for my employees and for the environment,? he said. ‘The only drawback is you have to have the cash to do a […]
While many teens are in front of the TV with their videogame controllers, Tyler Eschendal is in front of his piano or computer composing music. Eschendal, a Lake Orion High School senior began composing his own music in his freshman year and for the past two years has been taking composition lessons through Oakland University. […]
When speaking of war former General and President George Washington wrote in a 1785 letter to Col. David Humphrey: ‘My first wish is to see this plague to mankind banished from off the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements and excercising […]
Chrysler drivers were seen at St. Joes eph Catholic school on May 17 as part of the school’s fundraiser for the eight grade Washington DC Field Trip. Milosch’s Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge had the Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, and the Chrysler Town and Country mini-van available for guests to drive. Each drive resulted in a […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club is preparing to swing at their 17th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner, June 2. ‘It’s one of our bigger events for the year, but it’s also one of our (most fun),? said Rick Rice co-chairman of the event. ‘This is a way we can actually go out and socialize and […]
(Part one in two part series) As Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools, Marian Ginopolis said her main obligation is to students and providing the best education for them, which is why she supports the recommendation to privatize custodial services. The process has been very difficult,? Ginopolis said. ‘It’s regrettable we have to start looking […]
The Orion Veterans Memorial was ‘bursting at the seams,? according to Dr. Joseph Mastromatteo. The large crowd turned out to pay their respects and honor veterans both past and present. ‘We shattered all records of any ceremony in 19 years,? he said. ‘It was just incredibly heartwarming to see so many people here.? The ceremony […]