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On Aug 7 voters of Orion Township and Village are being asked to support a fire millage renewal of .9916 mills for four years, a police renewal of 1.9832 for a period of four years and an additional police millage of 1....more >> |
In his letter in last week's Lake Orion Review, Mr Hart complains that I and the Township have done nothing for the past 13 months about what he contends is a commercial landscape business in a residential area....more >> |
I'm wondering what qualifies as Lake Orion news! I noticed that you finally ran an article and a picture of the LO track team that won the state meet this year. That's a major accomplishment-by the way....more >> |
OpinionsOur pick for Oakland County Commissioner is Republican Michael Spisz. Over the last four years as a trustee on the Oxford Township Board, Spisz has proven himself to be a true fiscal conservative and distinguished himself as a genuine champion of economic development....more >> |
Don't Rush Meor . . . The Rise of Ion RushLast week I surmised I may have been transmuted into some sort of electrical super-freak -- in eight days I lost two computers, a TV and a car battery. The only thing in common with these electrical devices, as far as I could tell, was they all were touched by me....more >> |
Jim's JottingsOxford Parks and Recreation transported a bus load of folks to the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox game Sunday, July 22. Friends booked me for that game. Other than my concern for descending steps, I looked forward to going to what Hall of Fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell called "The Old Ballpark....more >> |
OpinionsIt's simply not the job of taxpayers to support art museums – end of story. That's why we're urging everyone reading this to vote NO on the proposed 10-year, 0.2 mill tax to help support the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)....more >> |
News BriefsThere's absolutely no way this newspaper can in good conscience endorse the 0.4518-mill tax increase being proposed by the Oxford Public Library. In fact, we are strenuously urging township and village residents to vote NO when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug....more >> |
Head to polls on Tuesday and voteFor Independence and Springfield townships, primary elections are key, so be sure to vote. As in previous elections, most candidates running for seats on the Independence and Springfield township boards are Republicans....more >> |
Lifelong learningThis summer in addition to interning at The Clarkston News I am taking a couple classes. No matter how many semesters of school I complete, it seems like there are still a few of those general education credits lurking in the background, trying to keep me from graduating on time....more >> |
BlogSupport for WallaceDear Editor, I support Neil Wallace for Independence Township Supervisor. He has the experience and leadership ability to do an outstanding job. Neil has served on the Township Board for eight years, without missing a meeting, served on the Planning Commission for six years (chairman for five), and served the Township in many other volunteer capacities....more >> |
Research issues then voteDear Editor, It has been said that money can buy elections. I hope that won't be the case in November. Please join me in vowing to carefully research the issues and candidates (using unbiased news sources and avoiding propaganda) and to make compassionate and informed decisions when voting....more >> |
Thanks for festival helpDear Editor, Thanks to everyone for making our Veterans Celebration during the Festival of Fun on July 4th a success. Our very generous sponsors this year made our event extra special....more >> |
Singer's very talentedDear Editor, On July 13, we visited the Concert in the Park. The local talent was T.J. Craven, a 16-year-old entertainer. He was so talented and everyone in the audience was amazed by his dancing, singing and interacting with the crowd....more >> |
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| 1895: Johns Hopkins, merchant and philanthropist. |
| 1925: Malcolm X (Malcolm Little), African-American activist. |
| 1934: James Lehrer, broadcast journalist. |
| 1941: Jane Brody, food and health writer. |
| 1941: Nora Ephron, screenwriter and director. |
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| 1864: The Union and Confederate armies launch their last attacks against each other at Spotsylvania, Virginia. |
| 1921: Congress sharply curbs immigration, setting a national quota system. |
| 1935: The National Football League adopts an annual college draft to begin in 1936. |
| 1964: U.S. diplomats find at least 40 microphones planted in the American embassy in Moscow. |
| 1967: U.S. planes bomb Hanoi for the first time. |
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