Ten Years Ago Feb. 2, 1994 ~~~New Orion cable TV coordinator Joe Johnson wants to see quality programming in Lake Orion. ~~~Bill Stark, Bald Mountain Park Manager, was one of numerous area celebrities who were thrown in jail to raise money for the American Heart Association. ~~~Supervisor Doug Brown said he’s trying to appoint a […]
Village officials were surprised to see an ad for Park Island condominiums in the Oakland Press on Jan. 21. Village of Lake Orion Council members expressed dismay on Jan. 26 at the timing of the ad. According to LO Village Manager JoAnn Van Tassel, the developer, Symphony Homes, is a long way from getting any […]
I’m finishing a two month series of teachings on the subject of faith. The more I understand faith, the more I also understand lack of faith. The Bible says, ‘When the Son of Man comes will He find faith on the earth?? If anyone understood faith it was Jesus! There are a lot of scriptures […]
Elaine, you asked a few questions regarding teeth in your column and who better than a dentist to answer them! You asked why manufacturers still sell a hard bristle toothbrush. The answer to that is just straight forward economics. As long as there is a demand for a product, the manufacturers will still supply it!! […]
Tuxedos and dressy dresses — that’s what I got a chance to admire at Saturday night’s Snowflake Ball. For the first time in many years, organizers of the event offered me a free ticket. I was invited for a few years when the fundraising affair was just getting off the ground. Then the word complementary […]
Dear Dr. Dr. Edward J. Lis and Dr. Shivajee V. Nallamothu, I would like to thank you for your sponsorship of the Clarkston Marching Band’s trip to London to take part in the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade. It was incredibly kind of you to help the band, especially in today’s economy. I thank […]
Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson (Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oakland Township) honored the Lake Orion High School Varsity Soccer Team at a recent commissioner’s meeting. The team and Michigan’s Mr. Soccer, Billy Weaver, received proclamations honoring their accomplishments this season as the Division I District, League and OAA Division II Champions. Pictured are (left to […]
Area snowmobilers don’t need to head north to enjoy the pleasures of winter. Bald Mountain Recreation Area has seven miles of marked trails used for snowmobiling. They are located on the north side of Greenshield Road, east of Perry Acres subdivision and west of Kern Road in Lake Orion. In addition, snowmobiles are permitted throughout […]
The Michigan Animal Rescue League hosts the 18th Annual Tail-Wagger Two-Step on 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, May 22 at Independence Oaks Park. The fund raiser includes breakfast, lunch, lap around the lake, and adoption of animals such as Willow the dog. A passerby found Willow with a broken pelvis in Detroit and brought her to […]
Monday, Jan. 26, a dealer license plate was missing at Palace Chrysler on Lapeer Road. Mail tampering on Wildwood Court. Domestic violence arrest on Hidden Timbers Drive. *** Tuesday, Jan. 27, a coat containing a cell phone and driver’s license was taken from Hamlin Pub on Lapeer. Possession of marijuana at Lake Orion High School […]