Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputies pulled an Oxford man from his vehicle after he drove off the road and ended up upside down in a swamp along Lapeer Road on April 4. The accident occurred at 2:08 p.m., as the 33-year-old man was driving northbound on M-24 just south of Scripps Road. According to OCSD […]
The Lake Orion Post Office has added an automated postal center to its lobby, and Postmaster Ted Banks said that, along with online services, should help make using the post office’s services a little easier. ‘Instead of waiting in line, customers can use a credit or debit card to use the machine,? said Banks, who […]
Lake Orion resident Jerry Grass said his mother, Clara, who passed away on Jan. 18, appreciated the services of the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) so much, that she wanted to leave them something to say thank you. On March 21, Jerry presented NOTA Executive Director Pat Fitchena with a check for $1,000. NOTA improves […]
To the disappointment of many Hi Hill residents who attended the April 4 Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted unanimously to deny any further payments or costs for the Hi Hill Subdivision’s sewer reimbursement. The board had delayed any action on the issue at its March 21 meeting, and held an extensive […]
The Lake Orion varsity softball team hopes to repeat as regional champions again this season as they prepare to open their season on April 8 at Northern Michigan University. The Dragons? trip to Marquette was paid for by fundraising by the team, coaches and parents, and 12 teams will be participating at the Superior Dome. […]
The Lake Orion varsity girls soccer team returns nine of last year’s 10 starters, and 14 players total to the field this season. Head coach Ken Snage said the team has been conditioning over the winter, and getting up early for 6:30 a.m. preseason practices. ‘We are primed,? he said. ‘I’ve added a lot of […]
Paint Creek Elementary School had books coming alive, and a chance to get a peek at China, Egypt, Italy and other countries on March 24, as students finished March Reading Month with a Book Parade and a Trip Around the World. Grades K-2 dressed up as their favorite book characters and were led in a […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputies pulled an Oxford man from his vehicle after he drove off the road and ended up upside down in a swamp along Lapeer Road on April 4. The accident occurred at 2:08 p.m., as the 33-year-old man was driving northbound on M-24, just south of Scripps Road. According to OCSD […]
There isn’t much varsity wrestling coach Doug Kline hasn’t accomplished during his 33 years at Lake Orion High School; but this year he reached another milestone, being named the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Coach of the Year. ‘I’m amazed sometimes,? he said. ‘It seems like yesterday I was getting out of college.? Kline said he […]
Great Lakes Athletic Club (GLAC) and the Orion Senior Center have developed a partnership that will benefit area senior citizens who are looking for a chance to get active without hurting their wallets. GLAC will offer members of the senior center a three-month membership for $20, to be able to use the club on Tuesdays […]