Running is good for the soul, according to St. Williams Church in Walled Lake, which is hosting its first 5K run called “Strides for SOUL” on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. Support Our Unique Learners (SOUL), a non-profit organization, is organizing the event to benefit special needs children. “We send money to support any special education learner in a private school setting,” said SOUL President Annette Liike. “We provide support services so these students [...]

Walled Lake police officer Paul Schneider earned his stripes over the 32 years he served the community. He closed the door quietly behind him on June 30 when he retired from active duty, but Walled Lake residents will likely see him around the community, since he recently volunteered his services as an auxiliary police officer. Schneider joined the Walled Lake Police Department in March 1980. When he came on board, the department had a contingency [...]

The Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in an effort with Walled Lake Parks and Recreation, is calling all beach lovers to take part in a day of fun in the sun on Saturday, July 23, as it hosts its fifth annual Beach Party complete with sand-covered streets simulating a vast beachfront. Grab your family and friends, slip on the flip-flops, don your shades and head to E.V. Mercer Beach, where a day jam-packed with [...]

From Alonzo Howard, Walled Lake: Florida took a huge step backwards in justice for infant murder victims today with the acquittal of Casey Anthony in the death of her daughter Caylee. I think it would be wrong for the world to attempt to lambast the jury for their decision, because I truly think they gave the verdict they deemed necessary for the evidence they were presented. What concerns me is what their feelings will be [...]

Walled Lake Police Chief Paul Shakinas is no longer a union employee. After months of negotiations, Shakinas and the city settled on terms of an “at-will” contract, meaning that although there is no expiration date, Shakinas’ employment could be terminated at any time upon the discretion of the city manager in accordance with the City Charter. “He’s at-will, just like I am,” said City Manager L. Dennis Whitt. “It’s a permanent position so he has [...]

A group of Walled Lake residents are determined to dissolve the Walled Lake Improvement Board by appealing to city officials for a recount of signed petitions. During a June Walled Lake City Council meeting, the group strongly urged the city’s governing body to schedule a public hearing, a stepping stone to quash the lake improvement board. Some riparian and backlot property owners have voiced opposition not only to paying special assessment fees to pay for [...]

Although the Julie Run just turned 18-years-old last month, its namesake, Julie LeBlanc, is approaching her 80th birthday this month — which LeBlanc said is a good reason step down from being the coordinator of the event. “I wanted to step aside while I’m still kicking,” said the soon-to-be octogenarian. “I’ve been working on it diligently for 18 years. I just think it’s time for someone else to take over — hopefully, someone who will [...]

While some food may always remain standard staples in school cafeterias, there’s no doubt that many changes have been made over the past three decades in what students eat while receiving their education. And as Walled Lake Schools Food Services Supervisor for the past 29 years, Kathleen Yesh has seen many of these changes during her tenure with the district, which came to an end on Thursday, June 30. “The food and options we serve [...]

A Walled Lake man allegedly trying to get retribution for a crime committed against his family took the law into his own hands late last month and threatened the teenager allegedly responsible. According to Walled Lake Police Department reports, during a Monday, June 20 Oakland County Circuit Court juvenile intake, police discovered the 15-year-old was threatened days prior when he was walking with a group of teenagers in the Eagle Pond complex not far from [...]

Walled Lake Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Loyd Cureton quietly retired from his post on Friday, June 17, leaving a significant void in the city. Now, in addition to running the city’s day-to-day operations, City Manager L. Dennis Whitt must also run the DPW, as well as treasury and finance departments. “It was rather sudden, but Loyd kept his retirement under wraps,” Whitt said. “We haven’t picked anyone else yet because it falls to [...]