We have a few quick ‘thank you? notes and one apology: To our volunteers and contributors: Thank you for your time, money and ideas on the bond campaign. Your support of the library is clear and appreciated. Thank you to Poppyseed and Carl Cyrowski for hosting several of our meetings and work sessions. A special […]
The Board of the Orion Township Public Library met after the May 8 elections to discuss the outcome and the defeat of the bond proposal to renovate our library. We were shocked and devastated after winning eleven of the fourteen precincts to learn that we did lose the vote. After further discussion and review, we […]
Two-hundred people participated in the 11th Annual Dragon Dash held on last Sunday. The Dragon Dash is an 8k race around Voorheis Lake. The race began at 8:30 a.m. for those who were walking and 9 a.m. for the runners. Children ages seven and under could take part in a Tot Trot which was held […]
When driving down M-24, many have seen the sign for Giggle Beans and wondered what it is. Giggle Beans is best described as a cyber cafe with a 2,800- square-foot play area for children featuring a ball pit and an assortment of children’s toys. The play area is geared for children ages 7 and under, […]
Webber Elementary students got to explore future career possibilities when the school hosted their third annual Career Day last Thursday. According to Principal Sarah Manzo, many of the guest speakers are family members of children in the school, but the school welcomes any community member who would like to come speak about their career. If […]
After a one-year absence, the Lake Orion girls golf squad is headed back to the state tournament, and they will be among the favorites at the Forest Akers West Course on the campus of Michigan State University June 1-2. The #3 Dragons team score of 353 was just three strokes behind #4 Grand Blanc and […]
The Lake Orion softball squad split a doubleheader with Troy Athens on Monday to remain at .500 in league action. The Dragons scored three runs in the sixth inning of game one to take a 6-1 lead and then held on for a 6-4 win. Danielle Dunn struck out six for LO. Lake Orion jumped […]
Lake Orion starter Josh Deeg won his sixth game of the year, striking out six batters and allowing four hits in complete-game shutout, as the Dragons swept the season series against Clarkston with an 8-0 victory on Monday. ‘They told me to try and get ready for districts. I’ve been throwing a lot of balls […]
Niki Read, right, battles a Clarkston defender Monday night at Lake Orion High School. Read assisted on the winning goal as Ashley Poirier broke a one-all tie in the final minute to give Lake Orion a 2-1 victory over the Wolves. Jenna Hill scored in the first half for the Dragons, who have won three […]
The Lake Orion boys took second, while the girls placed ninth last Friday at the regional meet held at Clarkston. Both teams had a few state meet qualifiers. Automatic berths are given to the top two individuals or teams in each event, or they can qualify based on predetermined qualifying times. For the girls, Chira […]