For Robert and Mary Ann Emick, working at CARE House in Pontiac, the home of the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County, has been nothing short of an eye-opening experience. ‘What truly amazed me is they have three appointments a day,? said Mary Ann. ‘That’s 15 children a week. That’s a lot of […]
Indianwood Golf and Country Club Superintendent Brian Schweihofer said having quality turfgrass is as much ‘an art form? as it is science. On Sept. 26, Indianwood will host The Big Event charity golf outing for the second year in a row. The outing will benefit turfgrass research at Michigan State University on behalf of The […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees has asked parks and recreation director Rock Blanchard to bring back an expanded plan for an amphitheater at Civic Center Park by the Sept. 19 board meeting. Blanchard presented a request at the Aug. 15 meeting, asking the board to authorize the preparation of specifications and to seek bids […]
Orion Township residents could soon be asked again to weigh in with their opinions on the parks and recreation department. Parks and recreation director Rock Blanchard asked township trustees on Aug. 15 to approve having a request for proposals (RFP) prepared, to find a professional company to conduct a parks and recreation survey. Township trustees […]
Dan Haas isn’t a new face at Scripps Middle School, but he does have a new title: Principal. Haas took over the position from Ken Gutman, who replaces Christine Lehman as assistant superintendent of human resources. Lehman was made superintendent after Dr. Craig Younkman retired in July. Haas will have some help. Kevin Brock has […]
Jaime Pescia, a 1995 Lake Orion High School graduate, will make her Palace of Auburn Hills singing debut on Aug. 25, singing the national anthem before the Detroit Shock game. Pescia, 28, now lives in Clinton Township, and said she was asked to sing the national anthem after her friends from the March of Dimes […]
Lake Orion High School varsity football returns five starters on offense and seven starters on defense from last year’s playoffs-qualifying team. The Dragons also return their kicker, and head coach Chris Bell said they’ve added a strong junior class and a good group of seniors to the program. ‘We have a chance to be very […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity girls basketball team will move down to OAA III this year, but head coach Steve Roberts said the program is heading in the right direction. ‘We’ve gone through some lean years,? he said. ‘We’ll do more this year than just compete every night. We’re looking to win a championship.? […]
Whether you are looking for the keys to increase the reading level for your child or yourself, the Orion Township Library will have answers for you at their ‘All Aboard the Reading Railroad? program on Sept. 10. The event is an open house for the whole family, beginning at 2 p.m. and open to the […]
Kathleen Wilson will soon be earning a college degree at the University of Maryland, but unlike many college students she’s not going to have to pay for it. That’s because Wilson, the daughter of Oakland County Commissioner and former Orion Township Trustee Eric Wilson and his wife Carol; has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to […]