Customers of the Sagebrush Cantina are delighted that the restaurant is open again, after it was destroyed in a devastating fire in 2004. As evidence, they’ve been turning out in droves to sample the Mexican cuisine provided by owner Dia Zaraga and staff. But at least one downtown business owner says the eatery’s reopening has […]
With educational dollars growing tighter, some teachers have been digging into their own pockets to help fund unique and creative programs for their students. In an effort to assist teachers and provide students with enhanced educational opportunities, the rejuvenated Lake Orion Educational Foundation has been awarding mini-grants for programs that meet certain criteria. Last Wednesday, […]
It’s ironic that the long-awaited reopening of the Sagebrush Cantina, the same business that gave the downtown district a huge shot in the arm little more than a month ago, is now the subject of criticism from some other business owners. The reason? The Cantina’s customers are taking up too many parking spaces downtown, which […]
Motorists traveling south on M-24 will soon find it easy to make left-hand turns onto eastbound Atwater Street in the Village of Lake Orion. Village Council members passed a resolution last Monday, completing the final step required for installation of a new left-turn signal at the corner. Village Manager JoAnn Van Tassel said a turn […]
The school district’s newly renovated administration building opened for business Wednesday, just in time for the school board’s first meeting of the new year. The building, at 315 N. Lapeer St. in downtown Lake Orion, recently underwent a $1 million facelift, including an expanded parking area, reconfigured entranceway, sidewalks, a conference room, new paint and […]
The work of young artists from the Lake Orion and Oxford school districts, and from St. Joseph Catholic School, will be on display at the Orion Art Center from Jan. 16 thorugh Feb. 16. The Fifth Annual Student Art Show reflects the artistic efforts of students at all grade levels, says exhibit coordinator Sue Welch. […]
It’s not exactly a case of musical Dumpsters, but Sagebrush Cantina owner Dia Zaraga’s request to move his Dumpster from village property to the lot behind his restaurant, may be music to the ears of all involved. Zaraga, who earlier sought permission to have the Dumpster placed on village property south of the restaurant, asked […]
As a young man with multiple interests and talents, but without a definite career path in mind, David Beiter sought guidance from an obvious source — an aptitude test. The test taken back in the 1970s, revealed that Beiter possessed the interest and acumen for a career in either the military, the ministry or education. […]
Oakland Township voters will have a chance on Feb. 27, to overturn the township board’s decision to rezone a portion of Harvest Corners, a 708-acre housing development, surrounded by Clarkston, Stoney Creek and Lake George roads. Last August, at the recommendation of the planning commission, the board approved rezoning a 37-acre parcel and 1.95-acre parcel […]
Lake Orion School Board members were on the receiving end of kudos from school administrators, staff, students and community members last Wednesday. The kind words directed their way were shared in conjunction with School Board Recognition Month. Each January, school districts across the state acknowledge board members for their selfless commitment to the education of […]