An 84-year-old Orion Township resident said he will not be seen in any grocery store meat departments for at least a year after shooting an eight-point buck and trapping two beavers in November. Kelly Ball, the long-time resident, shot the buck on the opening morning of deer season, and trapped the beavers the week after. […]
Residents to be assessed for sidewalks around their properties By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-0 on Monday to proceed with its new sidewalk replacement program, which will be paid for by village dollars and special assessments to affected property owners. Council President Teresa Rutt and Council […]
Lake Orion to face Avondale in districts on March 5 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lake Orion High School’s varsity girls’ basketball team lost on the road to West Bloomfield, 61-35, on Friday. The loss gave the Dragons an 11-10 overall record with one game left to play in the regular […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion High School boys varsity basketball team defeated Waterford Kettering High School, 66-19, on Monday. It was the Dragons’ first game of the MHSAA District 27 tournament this season. Lake Orion has now won 12 of their last 14 games. Lake Orion started the […]
Parents: Kristin O’Neil GPA: 3.5269 Favorite subjects: British Lit, Choir and Theater Favorite extracurricular activities: Theater Hobbies/Interests: Theater, singing, writing, teaching. Plans after graduation: Go to college for musical theater. Lena is most proud of: How hard I have worked to overcome challenges in my life. Lena makes the world a better place: By helping […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION— The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority recently honored those volunteers in the community who go above and beyond each year to help make Lake Orion a special place to live, work and play. These volunteers help promote the downtown district, attend special events and volunteer their time […]
Former special education director says she’s ‘no longer proud to be a Dragon’ By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Feb. 12 was their first regular meeting since supporting the administration’s recommendation to close the Oakland County special needs program at Pine Tree […]
DDA to discuss snow plowing responsibilities By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council 6-0 approved a service agreement with the Downtown Development Authority on Feb. 10 for the Department of Public Works to perform snow removal services and salting on sidewalks and parking lots downtown on behalf of […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township has been recognized, along with 91 other communities across the state, as a five-star community by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Orion Township was highlighted for its successes and efforts in […]
It’s been a very wintery winter with all the snow and the freezing cold temperatures. If you haven’t replenished your hot chocolate, tea or coffee supply this is your reminder. The roads…well I have driven in better conditions and I have driven in worse conditions. Whatever the weather is just be careful wherever you have […]