The Lake Orion Competitive Cheer team shows enthusiasm, drive and athleticism that is unique to their sport. The girls have been working hard this season and doing very well. On Saturday they host the annual Lake Orion Invitational that will feature some of the top high school competitive cheer teams in Michigan. The day begins […]
An abandoned farmhouse in Oxford Township was the perfect place for two armed bank robbers to hide out recently. Taking a woman hostage, threatening to kill her and barricading themselves inside the house placed an even greater burden on police. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team answered the call. Arriving nearby […]
The Oxford Wildcats overcame some opening night jitters but made some critical stops when they were needed to beat Clio, 14-12, to begin defense of the Flint Metro League title. Oxford overcame three lost fumbles in the first half and two interceptions in the game. When it was needed, the Wildcat’s defense answered the call. […]
From an outsider’s perspective, the old 72,000-square-foot warehouse at 4640 S. Lapeer Road in Orion Township appears to have been renovated into a concert and mini-convention center. And for the past few Sundays about 4,500 people have jammed into the center’s auditorium and surrounding areas inside the building to listen to a live band and […]
Former Orion Township Clerk Jill D. Bastian, 66, passed away on Sunday leaving a legacy of community service and activism that will long be remembered. Bastian was township clerk from 1996 to 2008 during which time she championed environmental and other community efforts. ‘She was the leader and spark plug for the development and maintenance […]
The Lake Orion boys? basketball team faced two opponents last week with a combined record of 16-1. So, it was no surprise that the Dragons dropped the pair to Rochester Adams (6-0) and Detroit Country Day (10-1). Since both games were against non-conference foes, the losses won’t hurt the Dragons? quest for an OAA Blue […]
The Dragon grapplers won the Rich Ruddy Wrestling Classic at Lake Fenton on Saturday. Lake Orion won the event by defeating Macomb Dakota in the championship match. Charlie Highlen at 135 pounds, Ethan Gros, (171) Durham Basso (215) and John Yeglinski at 189 pounds all were undefeated on the day for the Dragons.
The Lake Orion hockey squad lost a heart-breaker to Oxford on Saturday when they couldn’t get anything past a hot goalie. The Dragons had an amazing 11 power plays during the game but could not solve Wildcat goaltender Justin Gizinski, who made 33 saves for the 2-0 shutout win at the Onyx in Rochester. Entering […]
Effective Feb. 1, riders of the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) will be charged $1 and $2 fares for one-way rides. The fares are the first time the organization has charged for riders. Even with the move, NOTA will still have to reduce its services by one bus, due to revenue shortages. Without the fare […]
Elite athletes seem to have what is sometimes described as a sixth sense and have poise, vision and an awareness that often gives them a competitive edge over their opponents. Katherine Carlson, a 15-year-old Lake Orion teen who plays volleyball and basketball for Pontiac’s Notre Dame Prep, is one of those rare and special athletes. […]