The Lake Orion High School Boys Track Team pulled out another win on May 6, taking a 68-60 victory over West Bloomfield. Running at LOHS, the Dragons were on top of their game, with senior Tony Heck taking first place finishes in both the long jump (19-8 1/2) and the high jump (5-10). Junior Erik […]
Looking for a way to do your part to secure the area’s rivers and lakes for future generations? River of Life could be the answer. River of Life is a project of the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC), which gathers support from area churches of varying denominations and faiths. River of Life groups provide volunteers […]
Presently, Orion Township is faring well financially, despite state revenue sharing cuts, according to township auditors Plante & Moran. The results of the township’s 2002 audit were presented at the May 5 board of trustees meeting. Michelle Watterworth of Plante & Moran said the township is almost debt-free. “The township does remain in fairly good […]
The Lake Orion Village Council presented the village department of public works with a daunting task at their May 12 meeting: Free the village of storm debris by the end of the work day on May 23. The council voted to accept an agreement with Orion Township to receive 10 percent of whatever the township […]
It will be Democrat Daniel Myslakowski versus Republican Eric Wilson on the June 17 general election ballot for Oakland County Commissioner, District 3. Voters in Oakland and Orion Townships went to the polls on May 12 to vote in the primary election to find a replacement for former District 3 Commissioner Larry Obrecht. Obrecht resigned […]
Five Lake Orion churches and Habitat for Humanity are hoping to make a difference in the lives of at least one area family through the Orion/Oxford Circle of Faith. The newly developed partnership puts Christ the Redeemer, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion United Methodist, St. Mary’s of the Hills Episcopal and Lake Orion Church […]
Nearly two years in the making, the ball has finally started rolling for the Hills at Indianwood subdivision. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted on Jan. 21 to sign a development agreement with developer Terry Nosan, and to OK a rezoning of 204.5 acres from Suburban Estates to Suburban Ranch. The property is east […]
Anyone can be a writer in the eyes of Cheryl Rossman. The Orion Art Center’s 2003 Patron of the Arts, Rossman teaches a beginner’s writing/poetry class at the art center, and said there is a misconception that “writing is for the brilliant few.” “It’s so far from the truth,” she said. “You don’t need to […]
Burn out has yet to rear its ugly head for the Lake Orion High School varsity competitive cheerleading team. The team is about one month into the season, and with a few competitions already under their belt head coach Nancy DeAvila said they are still going strong. “They’re doing great,” she said. “I’ve been able […]
The games started strong for the Dragons, but ended in 15-10 and 15-6 losses to Rochester in varsity volleyball action at Lake Orion High School on Jan. 23. “They played really well…we got to 10 and just slacked off a bit,” said Lake Orion head coach Jennifer Ohlrich of the first game against the Falcons. […]