Get out your cowboy hat and chili spoons, it’s Barn Daze time in Orion Township. The annual fall celebration returns to Friendship Park this Saturday (Sept. 20) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‘It generally grows a little bit every year,? said Jennifer Vezina, Orion Township’s parks & recreation program supervisor. Vezina said the township […]
It probably wasn’t the best looking haircut they’ve ever had, but they’d be hard pressed to have a more meaningful one. In all, 20 men, including many of Lake Orion’s finest, went with a new bald look last Wednesday at Salon U in downtown. The event was a show of support for the family of […]
Though the damage wasn’t nearly as bad as other states experienced, the remnants of Hurricane Ike made their way to Michigan over the weekend, putting a damper on several events in Orion. Last Saturday’s Fall Family Fun Fest in downtown was all but cancelled, as businesses set to host sidewalk sales kept merchandise inside. The […]
Some spectators probably thought so, but first responders dashing out of the Patriot Day ceremony last Thursday night were not participating in a staged event. ‘Nine minutes into the program, pagers went off indicating a possible injury accident,? said Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh. ‘We were literally standing at attention at the event.? A […]
Lake Orion has its very own calendar model, though it’s not quite what you would expect. Mark D., a 1993 Lake Orion High School graduate who lives locally with his wife and two daughters, is featured in the 60-Mile Men’s 2009 calendar. Mark (whose last name is being withheld per policy of the 60-Mile Men) […]
The Village of Lake Orion has sent a notice of default to developers of the Atwater Commons, hoping to get up to eight identified issues resolved. The Planned Unit Development agreement (PUD) between Aspen Group/Atwater, L.L.C., Gulf Atwater, L.L.C. and the village was recorded at the county in May of 2003. S.R. Jacobsen Companies and […]
Want some new books? How about a quilt? Visit the Orion Township Public Library next week and you could end up with both. The Friends of the Library will hold a lightly used book sale, beginning with a Friends member preview night on Tuesday (Sept. 23) and running through Saturday. Those interested in the Friends […]
With almost all of its eighth-place squad from 2007 returning this fall, the boys? cross country squad from Lake Orion has its sights set on even more. ‘They’re a talented core and they’ve got a lot of potential,? said Coach Stan Ford of his top seven runners on a squad of 54. The group is […]
It’s not easy to replace a three-time All-State runner, and the girls? cross country squad at Lake Orion knows it will take a team effort. Coach Debi McDonald’s squad is not only coming off of a state qualifying season, but one where their 13th-place finish exceeded expectations. ‘I knew last year we could qualify for […]
Mikael Lott scored touchdowns three different ways and the visiting Dragons overcame a slew of turnovers and penalties to beat Oak Park 34-14 Friday. Lake Orion’s defense held Michigan State-bound Edwin Baker in check, while Kim Bruce filled in for an injured Branden Oakes and led the offense with 91 yards rushing on 17 carries. […]