Every once in a while, Dale Ryan connects with someone who finds him very familiar, yet can’t quite place the face. But it usually doesn’t take the person long to realize it’s not Ryan’s appearance they identify with. It’s his voice. Every Friday night each fall, Ryan and his crew climb into the press box […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity softball team defeated North Farmington on April 20 to begin a week’s unbeaten streak. The Dragons won 18-1 to start the week, with Robin Roe the winning pitcher, tossing a two-hitter and striking out six. Kelsey Stout and Bristell Brumitt each had three hits for the Dragons, with Brumitt […]
The Lake Orion varsity girls soccer team is off to a good start this season, posting a 5-4 record, losing only four one-goal games. The team went 4-3 against Troy Athens, 2-1 against Lahser, 2-1 against Rochester Adams and 2-1 against Clarkston. The team has also beaten Troy, 5-1. On April 26, the Dragons defeated […]
Jennifer Lynn Albers and Raymond Roy Smith II are engaged to be married. Parents of the couple are David and Lisa Albers of Midland and Ray and Alejandra Smith of Clarkston. The bride-elect is a graduate of Midland High School and of the University of Michigan. She works at Gale, a publishing company, in Farmington […]
Army National Guard Pvt. Kyle J. LeClair has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. The son of Ron and Laura LeClair of Clarkston, he is a 2007 graduate of Clarkston High School. *** Coast Guard Seaman Elizabeth M. Stevens, daughter of Joseph P. Stevens of Clarkston, recently graduated from the U.S. […]
two wins, one loss The Lake Orion High School varsity boys tennis team defeated Clarkston (5-3) and Lapeer West (8-0) last week before losing to Birmingham Seaholm on April 22. Against Clarkston, Lake Orion singles matches were won by Doug Collins, Ches Denison; and doubles matches by Tom Wolter/Eric Szuch, Tim Eden/Mark Eden, and Peter […]
The CARE Preschool at Lake Orion High School will host an open house for potential students on May 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The open house will include crafts and a tour of the program. The preschool, open for eight years, is currently enrolling children age three and up for tuition (residents from any area) […]
In 1907 First Missionary Church was a mission in downtown Pontiac, started by six ladies as an out reach ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Christ denomination. 100 years later the church still has a thriving congregation. On Oct. 28 the church will have its Centennial celebration from 10 a.m. – noon. Pastor Bud Freed said […]
JV Football Rocks Harrison Last Thursday, Clarkston High JV football team hosted Farmington Hills Harrison High School JV football team. In the final game of their regular season, JV won 25-19. — Wolves Can Ride, Too Clarkston’s Equestrian team has many achievements to celebrate. During the weekend of Oct. 11, the team placed fourth in […]
Ten Years Ago April 27, 1994 ~~~Orion Township Water and Sewer Department will be credited with $140,507 by the county, but residential customers won’t see a change in their bills. The monies are an overcharge reimbursement for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 fiscal years. ~~~The township probably won’t be an immediate target for landfill space. Communities […]