Eight years ago when we opened the Sagebrush Cantina we had no idea we would be so profoundly blessed with so many friends and caring people. We thanked God every day for this, but nothing has proven it more than the last few days. The moral, spiritual and monetary support that has poured into our […]
Seniors are too often victimized by telemarketing fraud. Studies from the American Association of Retired Persons have shown that many elderly fraud victims simply don’t suspect the person soliciting money on the phone could be a criminal. The FBI reports that there are as many as 14,000 illegal telemarketing operations going on at any given […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced four initiatives to give states more flexibility to adopt innovative practices and provide better, more coordinated care for people with Medicaid and Medicare while helping reduce costs for states and families. Several of the announcements also help implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act. ? […]
The Alzheimer’s Association ? Greater Michigan Chapter, has partnered with the Detroit Tigers to host Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at Comerica Park Sunday, May 15. Game time is 1:05 p.m. The Detroit Tigers will host the Kansas City Royals Tickets are $27 per person for the Upper Reserved and $40 per person for the Lower Baseline […]
The Lake Orion Firefighters? Ladies Auxiliary wishes to extend thanks to all the area businesses, organizations and private citizens who delivered food and refreshments to our firefighters last Thursday. Twelve hours of firefighting is exhausting and the guys were very grateful for all the goodies (pizza, donuts, fruit, pop, water coffee, etc.) It’s comforting to […]
The Orion Historical Society members and directors are devastated by the downtown fire. We share feelings of sadness, loss and reverence for the affected businesses, their owners, building owners and, indeed, for our entire community. The JC Predmore building and the others, too, have served as a visual and symbolic center for our cultural past. […]
Tuesday, March 2, a vehicle window was broken out at First Baptist Church on Scripps Road. Family trouble on Ravine. Identity theft on Oakridge. Family trouble on Fisherman’s Cove. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Lapeer Road. *** Wednesday, March 3, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Perry. A license plate was missing […]
As the Lake Orion area grows in population and business, drivers find area roadways clogged with traffic. Commuters know first hand the long train of bumper-to-bumper traffic migrating south in the morning and returning north in the evening. M-24 (Lapeer Road) has long carried the brunt of this migration, but as neghborhoods grow Joslyn and […]
Monday, March 1, police assisted a disabled motorist on North Park Blvd. Family trouble occurred on Lapeer Street. A cell phone was lost on Lapeer Street. *** Tuesday, March 2, a vehicle on South Broadway was disabled. An accident took place on North Park Blvd. A peace officer was needed on Lapeer Street. A man […]
Coffee Hour At 9 a.m., April 29, The Citizen, 12 South St., will host a coffee hour. The public is invited to attend and enjoy treats and conversation. Donations for Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville will be accepted. Details: 248-627-4332. Amman named to commission Newly apporinted Atlas Township Trustee Paul Amman was appointed to serve […]