Michigan’s governor, Rick Snyder, is running Lansing differently since he took office from his predecessor, Jennifer Granholm. And, while officials in Orion Township are overall pleased with his progress, reservations remain. Orion Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb said he supports what Snyder is doing in Michigan’s capital; he believes the governor has yet to understand what […]
Four time Olympic swimmer and 1996 gold medalist in 4x200m freestyle relays, Sheila Taormina visited the Lake Orion High School on March 22 to help local swimmers young and old Amy Kuiper, Aquatics Director at the Lake Orion Natatorium, said the event was a unique experience. ‘Some community members heard about a clinic she was […]
As construction continues and the eventual completion of Lake Orion’s Streetscape project grows ever nearer, area residents can be sure they will be able to see the good and the bad, day or night. Part of the Streetscape’s general improvements include the replacement of the tungsten bulbs currently in the lamps lining downtown’s streets with […]
The Lake Orion High School Boy’s Varsity Lacrosse team began its normal season a little late with a rescheduled game on Sunday, March 27. The season is not off to a great start, seeing the Dragons defeated, 14-7, by Bloomfield Hills United (Andover), but final two quarters proved better for Lake Orion. The game started […]
The Varsity Girls? Tennis team started their season out with a lose to Notre Dame Prep, 6-2, as team members donned the warmed flexible clothing available to took to the courts. While the team overall lost, two games did fall into Lake Orion’s list of victories with Captain Abby Ulewicz winning her singles round while […]
Spring sports continued last week, as rosters were finalized, teams were declared and season goals were set. As if sensing the need for clean fields, even Mother Nature put a hold on the snow, sleet and cold, wafting in unusually warm weather so the athletes could practice outside. While Michigan weather would cash in the […]
New Governor Rick Snyder is shaking things up in Lansing, staying true to his word on running Michigan like a business. Local government officials recently offered their thought on some of these changes, including the Competitive Bidding Bill and the Emergency Financial Status legislation. Opinions, while mostly positive, remain mixed. Lake Orion Village Manager Paul […]
Work on downtown’s Streetscape has officially broken ground — in the form of a large crater at the corner of Flint and N. Lapeer streets. The construction has closed off its first road, and some Lake Orion businesses were concerned this would mark a point in the project where business would be injured. Yet against […]
Our community seems to be a government awarded-construction paradise, between the new Orion (senior) Center, bridge work on Silverbell and downtown Lake Orion’s Streetscape there is a lot going on to snarl-up traffic for the long-term betterment of society. But wait, there’s more! Soon residents won’t have to travel to far away places like Clarkston […]
Graduating seniors can pose problems to high school sports teams as they take with them valuable experience and talent. Yet Lake Orion High School Girls? Track and Field head coach Sjonne Marie is looking forward to the challenge of constructing a new team. ‘This is my second year coaching the girls? track team, and coming […]