The LO men’s bowling team lost a hard fought match to Oxford 16-14 at a packed Collier Lanes on Jan. 14. Oxford won the first game 920-874 and held off a late charge in the second to win 951-833. The Dragons rallied in the 8th frame of the second match with four consecutive strikes as […]
Tamara Girling wanted something more out of her career. As a mother, and someone who enjoys interaction with others, Girling wanted to add that knowledge and experience to her work in an office setting. That’s why she left a position as office administrator, for a small manufacturing company in Rochester Hills, to become office coordinator […]
Over 400 spectators attended the first ever ‘War on the Floor? basketball game at Lake Orion High School on Jan. 13. The game was a fundraiser for the LOHS Marching Band, which has been raising money all year to travel to Washington, D.C., where the band has been invited to march in the Memorial Day […]
For the first time since the Artist of the Year award was established, the Orion Art Center has given the honor to someone whose primary medium isn’t painting. Betty Behm, a potter, will be formally honored (along with the 2006 Patron of the Year) at the Snowflake Ball on Jan. 28. The ball is at […]
Lake Orion’s Harmony Risca attended the U.S. Figureskating Nationals, and participated in a partner tryout in St. Louis after the competition on Jan. 15. Risca is in search of an ice dancing partner, but finding the right fit is easier said than done. ‘There were about 60 some girls, a lot of whom were about […]
Orion Township resident Bob Lytle certainly wears many hats. At this rate, his next one might be that of teacher. That is because Lytle slowly but surely has incorporated more of a history lesson into each of his seven books. ‘The more I keep writing, the more I’ve gotten involved with Michigan history,? the award […]
There’s a saying that goes: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. But in some cases it might be wise just to give it up. Two men learned this lesson on the night of Jan. 16, when, according to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Department report, they attempted to break into the BP Gas […]
It was a tale of two games for the LO men’s hoopsters in their consecutive contests with OAA III rival Ferndale last week. Fortunately for the Dragons, the end results were the same as the team recovered from a heartbreaking loss to Stoney Creek the week before. After a dominating performance on Jan. 17 that […]
The Dragons were well aware that their hopes of repeating as league champs would rely heavily on their match with Clarkston. After falling 30-25 to the Wolves on Jan. 18, the Dragons will now need a very strong showing at the league tournament to keep their dreams alive. The Dragons used pins from sophomores Spenser […]
Think you know a youth that has volunteered in an outstanding way? Then get your nomination in for the annual Youth Recognition Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the Orion Area Youth Assistance Committee. The ceremony will be held on April 4, but nominations are due by Feb. 6. Last year, 45 Orion youth and their parents […]