The decorations downtown, renovations done in the village, the Farmer’s Market, and even the tree lighting ceremony have all been planned and orchestrated by the same people. It’s all the work of the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Yet while the DDA has done a great deal to spruce up the downtown area, they […]
It was about one year ago that the people of Lake Orion were treated to the student production of ‘Annie get your Gun,? and the talents of then LOHS senior Diane McNulty. Those who enjoyed witnessing the actress’s ability will be happy to know that McNulty is continuing her pursuit of becoming a performer at […]
The sign regulations for downtown Lake Orion have been changed as of the Village Council meeting on Dec. 14. But the change isn’t drastic. The only difference between the old legislation, signed into effect in November of 1993, is the way in which districts are referred to in the law. For example, a phrase in […]
It appears as if the Village of Lake Orion is holding steady in terms of finances. During the audit presentation given to the Lake Orion Village Council on Tuesday, Dec. 14, the overall message was that the Village was doing ‘great,? considering the economic climate. ‘This has always been a fiscally very conservative council, you’ve […]
This year’s Lion’s Club charity auction dinner, hosted by Milosh Palace auto dealership, was a big hit with the crowds, as always. Hundreds of people joined in the merriment, enjoying dinner, drinks and the company of good friends — for a good cause. Proceeds from the event, which included a live and silent auction, support […]
In the current economy, it is not uncommon for new businesses to pop up with high hopes, but die a slow death. This is not the case for Orion’s Checkers? franchise, which has done so well a second location will join the township, tentatively, in February. ‘Well, we acquired the property and we thought it […]
Remember when you were a kid and all of the new technology coming out was so easy and clearly superior but none of the old people liked it? I think I just had my first old person moment. I’ve had the opportunity to work a diverse range of jobs in my short time on this […]
The holidays are about giving, especially to those who are less fortunate. But those who are less fortunate are not always people. Lake Orion’s Simply Marcella’s boutique owners realized this and held their first Lake Orion rendition of the Claus for Paws event – a ‘Christmas wish list event for our furry friends.? On Dec. […]
Christmas is still a week away, but some lucky kids got the opportunity to shop early and meet a hero. The Orion, Oxford and Brandon township fire departments, STAR EMS, Police from Sylvan, Oxford and Orion and Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies from substations in Orion, Oxford, Oakland, Brandon and Addison, the FBI, Marines and Military […]
The boys netted another two wins last week against Ferndale on Tuesday and Groves on Thursday, though both games were much closer than previous bouts. Against Ferndale, which LOHS Coach Tom Risi said was an athletic and speedy program, the Dragons trailed in the third quarter, but rallied to win 72-57. ‘What I liked about […]