While it may not be Tinsel Town, Lake Orion has its very own movie-maker and he’s in the process of finishing his latest short film – Pucker. Paul Lenzi, whose previous credits include the award winning Dog Gone, a number of commercials and work on broadcast shows like Biggest Loser and Dateline said the short […]
Nearly everything is in place for the expansion of Waste Management’s Eagle Valley Landfill in Orion Township, with the exception of a permit to increase its capacity from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). According to the DEQ, Waste Management has not filed for the final permission process, despite being cleared to do so […]
It’s late August and time for more than 50 Lake Orion male athletes to start running again. Stan Ford, head coach of the boys cross country team, said while the team is smaller than usual, that is not necessarily bad from a coaching standpoint. Despite the numbers, the team excels in experience. ‘I graduated three […]
Eric Bracciano, fourth-year coach of the Lake Orion boys tennis team, has high expectations for this year, given the sheer number of athletes at tryouts. A total of 33 players came out for high school tennis – a large number according to Bracciano ? with 16 on varsity and the rest on the J.V. team. […]
Nearly nine months have passed since the Lake Orion varsity football team triumphed over Plymouth to become the 2010 MHSAA Division 1 State Champions. It’s time to start thinking Dragon football again. Despite a mostly intact roster of four-year players, coach Chris Bell is modest about the team’s ability. He and his veteran coaching staff […]
The world of high school sports can be a confusing for young athletes, especially those who may enjoy playing more than one. While some coaches think an athlete needs to focus on one sport in high school, Lake Orion’s head football coach, Chris Bell, could not disagree more. ‘The dilemma at Lake Orion now is […]
Despite rumors of its closing, L/S Pharmacy is still ‘happily open.? ‘Our service, our prices and the way we treat our customers make us different,? said Co-owner Luke Awdish. ‘Since we’re an independent establishment, we treat our customers more than just a number in line. They get faster service, more courteous service, and I think […]
From left, Robert Aiello, Sean Charette, Kevin Cronin, Andrew Shafkalis and Jon Gall, all seniors, stand in front of a sign commemorating their well deserved title from the previous season. Charette, who experienced an injury during the playoffs and missed the championship game, is clearly eager and ready for the upcoming season. Photo by Gabriel […]
The scenery for those attending Lake Orion Village Council meetings may be changing soon, albeit not much. On Sept. 3, Lake Orion Village residents will have their opportunity to cast their votes and change one member of the council. Of the four spots available, five people are running, including incumbents Michael Toth, Douglas Dendel, David […]
‘Most little boys love big machinery and August 5 gave the boys of Orion Township, as well as any little girls interested, the chance to see these behemoths up close. Kiosks featuring smashing cars, shooting fire hoses, operating back hoes and honking semi-truck horns littered Friendship Park, yet none of the sites were vacent of […]