School was extra exciting last month for three Good Shepherd Lutheran School students, as they took over the school on Nov. 29. Kindgartener Nathan Eccles served as the school’s custodian for the afternoon, while the sister-brother combo of third grader Hanna Clark and sixth grader Bryce Clark teamed up to be the school’s principal. The […]
Santa will be back in town on Saturday, and local youth can visit with him live on television as Orion Neighborhood Television hosts their 20th annual Santa Live! production. From noon to 1:45 p.m., participants can visit the ONTV studio, located at 698 S. Lapeer Road in the Optim-Eyes plaza, and sit on the jolly […]
Downtown Lake Orion has been filled with ‘holiday treats? lately as the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) sponsored a decorating contest. The contest featured four-foot tall gingerbread persons that individual businesses customized. Prizes were awarded in four different categories: best gingerbread person, best interior decoration, best storefront decoration and best overall. The judging panel of Lori […]
Eagle Creek Academy Middle School Chess Team has been checkmating opponents left and right as the team recently continued their undefeated streak. The team defeated top-rated Bates Academy on Dec. 1 in the Metro Scholastic Chess Tournament. With the win, Eagle Creek remained one of three teams that remain undefeated in the Metro Scholastic Tournament. […]
Lake Orion High School became the latest prey of a ‘common prank? last week, when a threat was found on the wall of a stall in a boys? bathroom. ‘While this type of graffiti is a common prank in schools, we are taking it very seriously as the safety of our students and staff is […]
On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Orion Sports Bar will host a benefit in honor of three Lake Orion veterans. According to manager LeaLani Preseau, all proceeds from the day’s event will benefit the Honor Flight, a nonprofit organization that takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their names at the various memorials. Lake Orion’s James […]
Christmas has come to the Scripps Mansion this month, with special holiday tours available to the public for the first time in the mansion’s 80-year history. ‘We are very excited that we will be able to offer Christmas tours this year,? said Leslie Pielack, executive director and curator of the Scripps Mansion. For two weeks, […]
Last month, the Orion Oxford Eagles 3613 had a lot of people come out to eat spaghetti and help a family in need when they hosted a benefit dinner on Nov. 17 for the Schrauger family. ‘The crowd was fantastic and came in with a strong desire to help support this devastated family,? said Rachel […]
Whether your child has secret dreams of being a princess, a disco diva, a pirate or a superhero, Sugarbuzz and their ‘sweet parties for kids? has you covered. ‘We offer private, all-inclusive chilren’s parties,? said co-owner Leslie Pender, who owns and operates the business with her mother, Mary Bonnell, and sister, Wendy Jaent. A parties […]
It’s typical to have one member of the family that likes the spotlight, but for the Muenz family, that just isn’t the case. Since 2001, when the whole family, which consists of dad Scott, mom Deanna, Lake Orion High School sophomore John, Waldon seventh grader Sara and Carpenter second grader Marie, got involved with a […]