Village resident Diane Coleman-Rogers earned a vote of confidence from village officials last Tuesday in her effort to help create a youth activity center for the village and township. Coleman-Rogers said an estimated 20 percent of the village and 28 percent of the township populations are aged 18 and under. She feels those numbers mean […]
Now that the Tigers have so efficiently disposed of the Yankees and A’s, just what can they do for an encore? Well, they could win the World Series and cap off this magical, improbable baseball season with a world championship. Even if they don’t, this team has already won the hearts and minds of a […]
If raising a family actually is cheaper by the dozen, then the Darnall clan of Lake Orion is one person closer to proving the theory factual. Marty and Robin Darnall, parents of nine children, are currently hosting a 17-year-old Japanese student as part of the Youth For Understanding international student exchange program. Their guest, Natsumi […]
Another North Oakland Concert Band concert season begins Sunday, Oct. 29, with a 3 p.m. performance at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center. Conductor Annette Kline will again lead the band through its paces. This time with a diverse selection of songs, including some marking the Halloween season. The theme for the upcoming […]
Charges of third-degree child abuse and felonious assault have been brought against a mother who allegedly beat and whipped her 11-year-old son with various implements. Latina Weeden, 40, of Orion Township, was arraigned in 52-3 District Court in Rochester early Tuesday, for an incident that took place Saturday evening. She is lodged in Oakland County […]
Learning from the past can be beneficial for adults and children. Especially when the events of the past are taught in a way that challenges and entertains the students. Since 1997, Stephanie Dukus has incorporated those expectations in her teaching methods, and the results have become evident to her peers in the profession. The Pine […]
Police Chief Jerry Narsh reports that Lake Orion Police officers will perform safety inspections on Halloween treats at the police department, 37 E. Flint Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night. Officers will also conduct community safety patrols throughout the village on Halloween to ensure the safety of children. Chief Narsh urges parents who […]
Most would agree that participating in athletic competition helps build character, discipline and leadership skills. It also takes smarts to be the best in any given sport. For young people, taking part in athletic programs provides them with experience they can apply to real-world situations. For most youngsters, just being able to play is ample […]
A paddleboat ride on a sunny, spring-like day in late autumn turned tragic for a Pontiac man and his companion Monday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., Oakland County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Orion Cove apartment complex on Buckhorn Lake, where a man and female companion had taken a small paddleboat out onto the lake. […]
Assuming the Federal Department of Education approves use of the Michigan Merit Exam to replace the MEAP Test on Nov. 1, Lake Orion school officials believe the district is prepared to implement the new testing program for 11th graders. District Testing Supervisor Darin Abbasse recently told school officials that everything is in place to make […]