Lake Orion police have a pretty good idea of what the man who robbed a service station in the village last Tuesday looks like. However, they are asking for the public’s help in finding him. Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the lone male robber is about 18-21 years old, stands about 5?7?-5?10? tall and has […]
The Orion Area Parade Group said ‘Let there be lights? on Friday evening — and alas, there were! And there will continue to be holiday lights following another successful Holly Jolly Folly in support of the village’s annual Lighted Parade. Hundreds of supporters of the Orion Area Holiday Lighted Parade showed up Friday at Milosch’s […]
When the spirit of Christmas lifts the hearts of some, the accumulative joy can be felt through an entire community. In Lake Orion, that spirit is ubiquitous. While many individuals and organizations are in the giving mood during the holidays, few can match the generosity and goodwill the Lake Orion Lions Club brings to the […]
There’s still a lot of complaining being heard from Michigan Wolverine fans, suggesting that the team got the short end of the stick by not being picked for a rematch against Ohio State in the BCS title game. The reality is that Michigan had its chance in the final game of the regular season and […]
Eight student authors from Webber Elementary School recently had the chance to pick up some tricks of the writing trade. On Nov. 18, Erinn Promo, Alec Dugan, Madeline Stroin, Callie Belanger, Chris Arena, Erin Womack, Corrin Fancher and Michael Jennings, attended the Oakland County Young Authors Conference at the Oakland ISD. The student writers were […]
It didn’t take long for word to get out Friday morning that the Sagebrush Cantina had reopened for business. After a test run on Thursday, the restaurant’s owners, managers and staff were ready and waiting for an onslaught of lunch customers on Friday. From those waiting in line at the door, to staff members who’d […]
With help from neighboring departments, Lake Orion police spoiled the holidays for a man who recently robbed the village’s Sunoco station. On Nov. 28, an armed man thought to be in his early twenties, walked into the Sunoco at 378 Broadway, asked the cashier for change, then demanded all the money in the store’s cash […]
Recognizing and preserving the history of the Village of Lake Orion has been an ongoing commitment of some dedicated residents. The effort of these local historians has not gone unnoticed by others who view preservation as a worthwhile and necessary challenge. And now their efforts are reaping dividends. In July, the Village received Historic District […]
Seeing a man standing on a roof in a colorful costume isn’t a far stretch during the holiday season. But when the man on the roof is wearing a blue body suit with a big ‘S? on the front and a flowing cape in back, it’s not exactly the Santa-like image one might expect to […]
Since the reopening of the Sagebrush Cantina two weeks ago, parking spaces have been at a premium downtown. To ensure that the village’s two-hour parking limit is observed, the Lake Orion Police Department is adopting more stringent enforcement of parking limits. Along with greater enforcement, fines for parking beyond the two-hour limit are being increased, […]