When learning to drive, my father told me to keep my speed to five miles an hour over the speed limit. I followed his instructions. Later in life, while talking to my sister-in-law, she asked how I, a pastor, could willfully break the law by doing that. This became a dilemma. Do I listen to […]
Severe weather warnings were not going to stop 609 Clarkston High School seniors from walking at their graduation Monday night at DTE Energy Music Theatre. ‘This was a great senior class,? said Principal Gary Kaul. ‘Despite the craziness tonight went on without a hitch.? He added the class had dignity, maturity and prompt organization, which […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Representatives from Orion Township’s auditor, Plante Moran, presented their financial audit findings to township trustees at the board meeting this week. Orion Township received a ‘clean opinion,? the highest opinion Plante Moran can offer, for their current financial status. The township general fund balance, governmental fund revenue and governmental […]
Workshops at library Dear Editor, The Independence Township Library provides so many services for local residents that are in danger of slipping away. Did you know the library holds two genealogy workshops each year? Partnering with our local Daughters of the American Revolution, Sashabaw Plains Chapter, Joette Kunse offers topics like “Finding Your Female Ancestors” […]
SCAMP’s 32nd Annul Home Tour is June 7-8. The non-profits biggest fundraiser of the year supports the five-week camp each summer for kids and young adults with disabilities. Patrons Night Preview, ,5:30 p.m. Saturday, includes tour followed by dinner at Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, 9085 Big Lake Road. Check-in for Home Tour events at Depot […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA) made a few new changes for the 4th’of July fireworks celebration. The fireworks committee decided the show will be launched on the west side of Lake Orion from the bay southwest of the sandbar island at the LOFA meeting Thursday, May 29.?’Visit’http://www.lakeorionfireworks.org/’to see […]
Clarkston High School seniors enjoyed food, games and hanging out with their friends at Clintonwood Park for their picnic, May 22.
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer Starting the morning of May 31, all 32 on-site Orion/Oxford Relay for life teams put up their tents and starting setting up their fundraising tables for the annual Relay for Life event. According to event coordinator Rachel Leas, about 450 were registered online to participate and $99,458 was raised, […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Village council unanimously approved architectural and design plans for the new village hall renovation project at the old senior center located at 21 E. Church Street Monday night at a special meeting. Council authorized administration to proceed with the design and bid documents with alternate add-ons and deducts to […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Local residents celebrated the grand opening of Orion Family Spinal Center located at 3385 Waldon Rd. on May 31. The facility is located directly behind the Baldwin Caf?. The caf? donated more than 125 coney dogs for the celebration to everyone in attendance, including live music vocal artists We […]