Once upon a time, when a guitarist in Orion snapped a string or joyously smashed their axe at the end of a set, they’d have to drive miles to a music store for replacements. Not any more. Rockers and other musicians in the area now have a place they can head to for their equipment […]
15 years ago March 30, 1994 ~ All day, alternating day kindergarten began its second year in two LO schools. The pilot program spread through the district with great success. ADADK continued until the school board voted this past spring for all day, every day kindergarten. ~ As part of the ongoing movement to bring […]
When Deputy Thomas Cavalier joined Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sashabaw was a two lane road and many others were made of dirt. “Independence Township was a lot less crowded, lot less traffic,” said Cavalier, getting ready to retire after 35 years with the department. His career in law enforcement is even longer ? he patrolled […]
Neiman’s Market Assistant Store Director Therese Cooper said the store is happy to help with ‘Spread the Love,? collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to Lighthouse Emergency Services in Clarkston. Neiman’s has several bags with jars of peanut butter and jelly that can be purchased for donation. Neiman’s will also deliver all donations made […]
In a whirlwind end to their season, the Lady Dragons varsity basketball team got a round of applause and a big ‘thank you? from their most enthusiastic opponents yet – Mrs. Pilar Mazur’s second grade class. Girls from the team visited the Paint Creek class on Wednesday to help celebrate Reading month. The visit not […]
The Lake Orion Boys? Swim Team sent eight members to the State Finals at Eastern Michigan University in March. The team of Simic, Lindquist, VanGamper and Horvath placed 14th in the 200-yard freestyle relay final. The 200-yard medley relay of Nowicki, Lindquist, Simic and Horvath placed 18th in the preliminaries, narrowly missing out on the […]
With Valentine’s Day near our thoughts turn to love. I remember falling in love with my wife – oh what a feeling such romantic love is. And now 35 years later I still feel that love, but I have learned that lasting love in marriage is commitment and action more than a feeling. Such love […]
John Cesarz was a great husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend according to all who knew him. Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center hosted a Memorial Service at the Carriage House on Feb. 7 to honor Cesarz, a long-time employee of 17 years providing bus transportation for seniors. The memorial featured a lunch buffet, followed […]
Bobby Clouse, the son of Robert and Kristina Clouse of Lake Orion and a LOHS graduate, plays outfield for the Albion Britons. Last week, he was tabbed as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s first position player of the week in the 2009 season. Clouse went four for eight at the plate during the Britons? Sunday […]
Lacrosse players can proudly wear their varsity letter beginning this season. Enormous student interest bumped the sport from club to junior and varsity athletics. Bill Booth and his wife, Debbie, have coached the girls club team since it began in 2007. ‘Be careful what you ask for,? warned Booth. ‘We asked, and we got it.? […]