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Don't Rush MeMayor Daley was ahead of the curve by 50 years!I didn't believe it when I watched a local FOX News video. It had to be a joke. And, I guess it still could be -- but the more I looked into it, the more information I found to back up that "one-man, one-vote" could be a thing of the past....more >> |
Don't Rush MeAnd, don't forget Don't Rush Me The Show is on our 411 site. Check it out!I can tell this is gonna be a rough period in my life. I can see into the future and behold a time of turmoil, grief and -- oh yes, election time politics. I hate politics. I don't trust, admire or really like politicians and their bureaucratic brethren who run government....more >> |
Jim's JottingsLast March, the Waco, Texas Environmental Quality office received a complaint. It was alleged that David Cousins leased out a hunting cabin and allowed hunters to defecate in the woods....more >> |
Keiser's RoleElection surprisesOur office phones rang of the hook after our last editorial hit news stands. Even Independence Township Trustee Neil Wallace came into our office Wednesday morning looking for a paper....more >> |
Support appreciatedDear Editor, To the residents of the City of the Village of Clarkston who supported us on Aug. 3 and again at the City Council meeting on Monday night, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and say thank you! To the residents who, for whatever reason, are not in favor of retaining the Clarkston Police Department, we ask you please keep an open mind on this topic....more >> |
Show care to servicemenDear Editor, This past June, a Congressional Committee heard the following: Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) voiced concern. "The increase in suicides by military personnel in the last few years is alarming," he read from his opening statement....more >> |
We are not despicable in God's eyesThe other day my family and I went to see the new movie, "Despicable Me." This is an enjoyable tale about a villain named Gru who attempts to pull off the biggest heist in history using three orphan girls but finds his heart changed by their innocence....more >> |
Dear editor, On behalf of the Election Commission and myself, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted with the August 3, 2010 Primary Election. Lake Orion Schools, the Township Library, as well as many local churches provided outstanding community support by hosting a precinct and we are truly grateful for their generosity....more >> |
Dear editor, Some may be fearful to race in a dragon boat, some may wonder who will win the coveted dragon prize, others ponder what all the hype is about. One thing is for sure, when the dragon boats come to Lake Orion on August 28 and 29, Matt Moore, of the Orion Sports Bar, and his team will be ready to challenge any bar or team that has the guts to go up against them....more >> |
Dear editor, I've always been concerned for the health of our village businesses. In my many conversations with business owners I try to keep in mind the organizations, groups and committee resources that are in place and available to help them....more >> |
Dear editor, I shake my head when I read editorials in The Lake Orion Review about keeping the "evil" marijuana out of our community. Although I don't use marijuana, I was in full support of seeing it become legal for medicinal purposes....more >> |
Dear editor, Back-to-school shopping can be so expensive and when you're on a tight budget, it can be very difficult to get your children the items they need. That's why Oxford/Orion FISH is starting to collect donations for the annual School Backpack Drive, scheduled for Aug....more >> |
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| 1768: Dolley Madison, first lady of President James Madison. |
| 1799: Honore de Balzac, French novelist (The Human Comedy, Lost Illusions). |
| 1806: John Stuart Mill, British philospher and economist. |
| 1818: William George Fargo, one of the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co. |
| 1882: Sigrid Undset, Norwegian novelist (Kristin Lavransdatter). |
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| 1874: Levi Strauss begins marketing blue jeans with copper rivets. |
| 1902: The U.S. military occupation of Cuba ends. |
| 1927: Charles Lindbergh takes off from New York for Paris. |
| 1930: The first airplane is catapulted from a dirigible. |
| 1932: Amelia Earhart lands near Londonderry, Ireland, to become the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic. |
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