Local teacher publishes first book

A class project has turned into a first-time publishing of a children’s book for Webber Elementary School teacher Roslyn Helberg. Helberg, who teaches the gifted education program for grades 1-5 at Webber, wrote a story about an adventurous penny named “Jake” for a class project four years ago. When she showed the story to a […]

Local teacher publishes first book

A class project has turned into a first-time publishing of a children’s book for Webber Elementary School teacher Roslyn Helberg. Helberg, who teaches the gifted education program for grades 1-5 at Webber, wrote a story about an adventurous penny named “Jake” for a class project four years ago. When she showed the story to a […]

Township pays for Union Church steelwork plans

The $7,500 price tag for plans for the Union Church steelwork project will be picked up by Orion Township, and paid for out of the capital improvement fund. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 18 to approve $7,500 for CBI Design for architectural expenses, bid preparation and advertising for structural steelwork on […]

Township pays for Union Church steelwork plans

The $7,500 price tag for plans for the Union Church steelwork project will be picked up by Orion Township, and paid for out of the capital improvement fund. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 18 to approve $7,500 for CBI Design for architectural expenses, bid preparation and advertising for structural steelwork on […]

Developer could help with Buckhorn Lake overflow outlet

A developer considering property on the south side of Clarkston Road could help to provide a much-needed outlet for overflow of Buckhorn Lake. According to Matt Pilarz of Orion Township engineers Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment (OHM), working with developer Mike Church, who is considering property behind Kmart, could be the township’s best option.. Pilarz said […]

Cheerleaders first at regionals, host state finals

The Lake Orion High School varsity competitive cheerleading squad will aim for the top three in this weekend’s state finals at LOHS, after taking first in the regional competition on Feb. 22. “That’s our goal,” said head coach Nancy DeAvila. “They want to finish in the top three. In regionals, the girls weren’t nervous. It […]

Local teacher publishes first book

A class project has turned into a first-time publishing of a children’s book for Webber Elementary School teacher Roslyn Helberg. Helberg, who teaches the gifted education program for grades 1-5 at Webber, wrote a story about an adventurous penny named “Jake” for a class project four years ago. When she showed the story to a […]

Friends of boy killed in accident want more sidewalks

Friends of Steven Crowder, who died at the age of 14 in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident last summer, have asked the Orion Township Board to request a review to add more sidewalks to the area. Crowder was killed on June 24, 2002 when he was struck from behind by a car while riding his bicycle […]

Heyniger’s chamber’s new chamber director

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce has a new direction, a new format and now, a new managing director. Donna Heyniger was named the chamber’s new permanent managing director in December, after a three-month stint as interim director after the departure of former director Crystal English. English left in the fall to accept a position […]

No stance on war with Iraq

Whether you are anti-war, or are in support of a US military action against Iraq, Orion Township trustees think you have the right to express that opinion, without their official support. The Orion Township Board was addressed by a citizen, Kimberly resident Austin Murphy, on March 3 to consider a resolution against “violence, war and […]

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