As one of the largest and most well-attended fireworks shows in the area, the Lake Orion Fireworks have earned their reputation as a spectacular show. But to continue the tradition, the Lake Orion Fireworks Association needs the help of the public. Carl Cyrowski of the LOFA said most of the fundraising for the show comes […]
The drum rolls were crisp, the horns were in tune, the feet were in step, and the weather was… extremely hot. ‘Everything went really well,? said Lake Orion High School Marching Band Director Mike Steele, of the band’s trip to Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend. ‘But I would have loved it if it was […]
The Lake Orion baseball squad used a pair of impressive pitching performances and some timely hitting to claim the District 16 title at home on June 3. ‘Today was the day we’ve been waiting for, for a long time,? coach Andy Schramek said, crediting his team’s ability to hit with runners in scoring position, one […]
An OAA I league championship and a lineup that features seven seniors had many excited about the postseason possibilities for the Lake Orion softball team. Unfortunately, regular season success doesn’t always transfer into the postseason, and the Dragons found that out first hand, as they fell victim to a dominate pitching performance, in a 9-0 […]
Last year, the Dragons were just a bounce away from the state semifinals before losing in penalty kicks to a Grand Blanc team they out-played in regulation. This year’s Lake Orion squad was itching to get back to a regional final. But seemingly before they could get settled in for another deep playoff run, the […]
Physical therapists, doctors, lawyers, engineers and media personalities were among the jobs explored by Webber Elementary students, at the school’s annual Career Day on May 16. Many students even came dressed up in attire for whatever career they are hoping to pursue. Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson was on hand for the fourth straight year, […]
A June 6 public hearing involving the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality turned ugly at Orion Township Hall, resulting in two MDEQ workers storming out and ending the meeting prematurely. The two MDEQ representatives, from the Land and Water Management Division, were on hand to hear comments from residents, on and around Lake Orion, about […]
The survey says… ‘yes.? The Older Persons Task Force, consisting of representatives from Addison, Orion and Oxford townships, were charged with looking into the feasiblity of a combined senior center for the three communities, and it now appears they have an answer. Surveys were dropped off at random throughout the three townships, over the course […]
A 16-year-old boy from Auburn Hills led Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputies on a wild ride on the morning of June 9, before crashing into a tree on East Clarkston Road. According to an OCSD report, the boy was attempting to pick up his paycheck from the Burger King on Lapeer Road, after he ran […]
For many, the thought of a public speaking competition is downright frightening. But for the forensics team at Lake Orion High School, they can’t get enough of it. ‘This is a very individual activity,? said coach Rob Middleton. ‘They come to work with the coaching staff on an individual basis.? Middleton and his wife Melissa […]