It was a long list: construction of baseball and soccer fields, a rock wall and a community playscape; development efforts for the Polly Ann Trail. Over the years, Larry Mullins also assisted when the Porritt Barn and later the Howarth School were moved to Friendship Park. He helped excavate the Orion Veteran’s Memorial. For those […]
I was already frozen in horror when the deputy turned to look at a fellow officer, and at me. “Did you hear that snap?” he asked. “That was her neck breaking.” Inside the car I saw blood streaking from the faces of three teenage girls who-just one split second ago-were laughing, happy, silly. Young. I […]
Snip, snip, chop, snip. Determined to keep as high a fund balance as possible in the township’s ‘Rainy Day Fund,? more than one board member has uttered the phrase in recent weeks. ‘Less is more.? So Orion Township’s 2010 budget took a few big hits, especially painful for those laid off in the process. But […]
Hoping for a holly-jolly Christmas this year? Here’s a thought: start with the Holly Jolly Folly on Friday, then bundle up and follow up with a trip to downtown Lake Orion for the 2009 Holiday Lighted Parade. The parade kicks off Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., but early birds are encouraged; live entertainment begins […]
Looking for unique gifts? Making an effort to shop local? Over 30 local artists have art, glass, pottery, jewelry, purses, scarves, woodwork, stained glass, and photography on display and available for purchase at the Orion Art Center Holiday Market. Shoppers will also find gift cards, ornaments, a large selection of Pewabic Pottery and books, for […]
It’s a new ballgame. Things are different. Times have changed. But while Orion Township Supervisor Matt Gibb isn’t willing to sit back and wait for things to just happen, he also knows a leopard can’t change his spots. ‘I have a real simple vision for Orion,? he told members of several township boards gathered at […]
Even as revenues continue to shrink, Orion Township is expecting to maintain a fund balance of more than 93 percent in its general fund by the end of next year. The township board unanimously approved the 2010 budget at its meeting Monday. ‘I thought we did good work,? said supervisor Matt Gibb. ‘It was a […]
After scouting across the Metro Detroit area, it came down to two choices: Meadow Brook Theatre or Lake Orion High School. Actress Faye Dunaway chose to film scenes for her new movie at LOHS, she said, because the school’s auditorium is similar to Juilliard, where the movie is set. The ‘beauty? of the surrounding area, […]
An Orion Township man arrested behind the Verizon Wireless store on Lapeer Road early Sunday had burglary tools, stolen credit cards and a crack pipe in his car, police said. Daniel Horacek, 44, was arraigned Tuesday in 52-3 District Court on one count of possession of burglary tools and five counts possession of stolen credit […]
Slomczemski say they have plenty to be thankful for as their tradition of providing community members with a free Thanksgiving dinner marks its 30th year. The meal, served Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., is available to area seniors, shut-ins and others who want to share the holiday. ‘It’s open to the public,? said Joan […]