It’s about the dragon, of course. It’s about live family entertainment, games and activities for kids and food from local eateries. It’s about the much-anticipated Dragon Boat Racing and the lighted boat parade, both new this year. But, said Reggie Harrison, director of the Orion Art Center, the Dragon on the Lake Festival is also […]
They’re calling it BIZ, and the Orion Township Planning Commission held an ‘informal open house? July 21 to introduce it: The proposed ‘Brown Road Innovation Zone.? The idea, planning commission chairman Doug Zande told those who attended, is to make zoning regulations more attractive to potential developers. ‘When we redid the master plan last year, […]
Orion Township’s adaptive softball league is something of a secret, it seems, but Jennifer Vezina says she’d like to see the word get out. ‘I know we’ve got a lot more kids who could benefit from it,? said Vezina, Orion’s recreation program supervisor. ‘Many parents don’t even know the league exists.? The team ? the […]
The election process barely skipped a beat duing a brief power outage in precincts 8 and 9 Tuesday. That’s the word from Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults, who said quick work kept everything rolling along smoothly. ‘It was pretty exciting to see everyone pull together to make sure our election went well,? said Shults, noting […]
A woman who stopped to walk her dog was only away from the car about 15 minutes before returning to find a smashed window and missing purse. That’s the word from Orion Township deputies, who are warning residents to remove or hide valuables whether leaving their vehicles, or parking at home. “You’re inviting (thieves) into […]
Something snapped. It was the only explanation that made any sense to Karen and Hugh Hudson after the suicide of their son Michael in 2009. Michael had been depressed, yes, and uncertain about the path to his future. But he also had a close relationship with both his parents, who noticed when he began to […]
Three candidates running for Michigan’s 46th House District had a chance to answer questions on several politically charged topics when they attended a forum hosted and moderated by the Oakland Area League of Women Voters last week. The event, held and recorded at Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) studio July 21, featured candidates Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford), […]
It worked. Dozens of seniors smiled, laughed and even hugged Beth Hency last week when they opened the door and found her waiting outside with fresh flowers. Hency, who owns Amazing Petals Florist in Lake Orion, was participating in “Make Someone Smile Week,” an annual community outreach program sponsored by Teleflora and member florists nationwide […]
With the Aug. 3 primary less than two weeks away and plenty at stake, local officials are gearing up for a long election day. ‘We’re expecting a high turnout,? said Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults. ‘We’re prepared.? Representatives from the Oakland County clerk’s office were holding a workshop for election inspectors in Orion on Tuesday, […]
Kids who spent last week up to their elbows in Winterstone, a sculpture modeling and carving compound, are something special. That’s the word from engineer-turned-sculptor Lorne P. Winters, who worked with the Lake Orion High School Art Club to create new pieces for the school’s sculpture garden. “The kids are fabulous,” said Winters, who developed […]