Some changes will be coming to the M-24 corridor as a result of the ongoing Access Management study involving the Michigan Department of Transportation, government officials and others. Now the question becomes what changes will come first? The steering committee met on Oct. 31 to discuss the results of their Sept. public hearing and chart […]
Bethany Watterworth’s double-double wasn’t enough to overcome North Farmington’s “Killer Bs,” as the Raiders capped a perfect OAA III season by beating Lake Orion at the LOHS Fieldhouse 51-44 on Tuesday night. Watterworth had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way for the Dragons. Cassie Beller led the Raiders with 19. Freshmen Jenna […]
After Orion Oaks upper elementary teacher Amy McCarthy was surprised by her students at a pre-marathon party, she surprised herself with a great result. McCarthy, an Oxford resident, came back to her class on Oct. 27 after running some errands in the building and found her students waiting with a surprise party. Kristen Broth, the […]
Clarkston Coach Kurt Richardson wouldn’t comment when asked if his team was motivated by Lake Orion’s celebration on the Wolves? home turf two weeks prior. His players did all the talking that was needed on the field, where they stunned a Dragon Stadium crowd by walking off with a 34-14 victory and a District Championship. […]
At their Oct. 30 meeting, the Orion Township Board approved giving Community Development Block Grant money to several worthy causes in the area — but it was the one organization they weren’t helping that generated the most discussion. The township is eligible to receive over $70,000 in CDBG funds for the 2007 program year. Their […]
A few weeks after Clarkston got a big revenge win on the gridiron, the Lake Orion girls? basketball squad did their best to resolve the issue on the hardwood. Sophomore Bethany Watterworth scored 14 points after the break; to help the Dragons upset the Wolves 50-47 in the first round of district play at Oxford […]
A quick glance around the Lake Orion Hockey team’s locker room is all it takes to notice the commitment the team has put into this season. Coach Pat Cherry hopes that commitment will translate into more victories on the ice. ‘It seems like we are a little more disciplined this year,? Cherry said. ‘We just […]
The name Hamilton has been synonymous with the Girls? Golf program at Lake Orion High School since the 2002 season. Britney Hamilton, a senior, will lead the charge in 2007, but then she’s off to play at Western Michigan. Hamilton ‘s older sister, Ashley, a 2004 LOHS grad, is a junior at the University of […]
Coming off of a tough loss in their home finale, the Lake Orion girls basketball squad needed to regroup and get a win at Berkley to ensure at least a share of second place in the OAA III. Though the host Bears came out strong on their Nov. 9 senior night, the Dragons responded and […]
Orion Area Youth Assistance held its annual breakfast meeting on Nov. 8, giving those involved a chance to learn about all the various OAYA programs. ‘The purpose is just to tell our sponsors what we’re doing and keep them informed,? said OAYA Caseworker Tom Swieboda. On hand were officials from Lake Orion Community Schools and […]