Gabe’s Gripes: The art of forgiving

A little civility goes a long, long way. Being polite is a standby of society that seems to lose ground with every passing year, giving out to the torrent of spoiled, self-centered banter of the people on such reality shows as Jersey Shore or (90’s throwback!) The Real World. Selflessness is a word that holds […]

The Sheriff’s fight against Orion drugs

One more drug dealer is off the streets as of July 17. At his apartment on E. Flint, Bryan Winkler, 22, a suspected drug dealer was caught by Oakland County’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) when detectives made numerous purchase of marijuana directly from the suspect. After obtaining a search warrant, NET officers confiscated 129.8 grams […]

Dragon on the Lake expands

Lake Orion is counting down the days to the annual Dragon on the Lake festival and judging from the additions mentioned by Strategic Planner James Jenkins, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. Nearly every area has been moved and changed for the better, with more activities, amenities and attractions. The areas, […]

Local steals gun, flees to Flint

A homeowner on 690 Fernhurst contacted Oakland County Sheriffs after he found his home burglarized on July 7. The homeowner suspected a tenant who rented the furnished basement from him. The tenant, Edmund Joseph Proulx, then resided in Dryden and was wanted by state police for felonies including First Degree Child Abuse and two traffic […]

Tattoo Nouveau to bring integrity back to parlors

A new business in Lake Orion’s downtown looks to make it’s mark on the little community. It’s also likely to do the same on its customers. Tattoo Nouveau, located at 18 N. Broadway, takes a different approach to tattoo parlors. Owner David DeRue hopes to take a more responsible approach, with ernest consultation, top-end equipment […]

Summer camp offers kids, parents an outlet

Summer can be tough on the working parent but those at the Lake Orion Schools Community Enrichment Center (LOHSCS) sought to offer an option this summer in the form of a camp. Camp Wanna Have Fun, hosted by the LOHSCS at Lake Orion’s CERC building on Scripps, offered kids a number of ways to have […]

Local pro plays in Senior Open

The 2012 Senior Open meant different things to different people – be it spectator, sponsor or enthusiast. But for Indianwood Country Club Pro Dave Zink, the event became a throwback to his days doing what he does best – golf. ‘It was fun – I had a good time both Saturday and Sunday,? said Zink. […]

LO Rotary Club hosts 4th Duathlon

The fourth annual Lake Orion Rotary Duathlon took place July 21 and despite the early start time runners, bikers and athletes came out in droves to test their mettle. A five kilometer run and 20 kilometer bike ride were the challengers and locals from Orion Township and surrounding communities were their opponents. Some were their […]

FAST-TRAC comes to M24

It’s a change that probably won’t be overtly noticed, but the traffic situation along M-24 has improved with the installation of a new type of technology. A new type of traffic light timing system went into effect on July 17. The aptly named FAST-TRAC (Faster And Safer Travel – Through Routing & Advanced Controls) uses […]

Tennis joins other new middle school sports

Lake Orion lesser sports may no longer play second fiddle to the likes of Baseball, Football and Basketball as more and more become present in area middle schools. It started this year with boys lacrosse, quickly moved to girls lacrosse and now tennis is taking a slice of the sixth through eighth graders. According to […]

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