James Van Dellen said he knew he wanted to be a pastor when he was only five years old. Now a grown man with a family of his own, Van Dellen is living that dream, as he celebrated 25 years as pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Orion on June 8. Van Dellen, […]
Larry Obrecht, former Oakland County Commissioner and now head of animal control, told the Orion Township Board on July 5 that construction on a bridge for the Polly Ann Trail over Oxford is set to begin in August. Last August, the Oxford Village Council approved plans for construction of a pedestrian bridge over M-24, to […]
My son Jason hopes he’s started a new Fourth of July tradition. He single-handedly talked seven people into decorating their boats with lights and forming a parade to go around Lake Orion on Flare Night. I also participated with a friend who has a boat. We had a blast and I’m sure we’ll do it […]
A new sign was recently installed at the Orion Veterans Memorial.Members of the memorial board decided it would be nice to remind passing motorists not to forget World War II.
This is in response to a June 30 letter to the editor. Although I do sympathize with Mr. Blankenburg’s sentiment of our ‘tall lightening rod? or ‘home security flag pole? or ‘totem pole? or whatever you choose to call it, my idea of a sky blue paint was vetoed due to cost. I thought sky […]
Many thanks to the Lake Orion Fireworks Association for such a spectacular fireworks display this year. These fireworks are funded completely by donations from area residents and local businesses. No tax dollars are spent on this display. If you enjoy the Lake Orion fireworks as much as myself and 100,000 other spectators, please remember to […]
carnival in village? Dear Lions Club and village, I am part owner of a business in the village and would like to ask the Lions Club what is the purpose of having the carnival in the village? It really escapes me. My business suffers for two and one half to three and sometimes four business […]
Two men wearing bandanas and wielding handguns robbed the Game Stop store on Baldwin Road in Orion Township on July 7. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 8:50 p.m., when the two men entered the Game Stop and held the manager at gunpoint. The men left with $600 in cash […]
Orion Township’s Clerk, Jill Bastian, was one of 49 city and township clerks who received special recognition on June 16 in front of 25 Oakland County Commissioners for their participation in the first consolidated election. Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson said the May election was one of the most efficient and best run in the […]
The Orion Art Center hosted the second annual Theatre Arts Camp to rave reviews again this year! Nineteen campers helped to create a script, design sets, props and costumes. The group performed ‘The Scourge of the Sea? for an audience of 30. Teachers were Karey Hart, Dorothy Sedlock, Brittany Voss and Audrey Long. Upcoming Wednesday […]