The 5-2 vote was ?…against the motion to approve the denial…? I’m still bewildered, confused, scared and fearful of the CVS rezoning issue. As you can see from the correction on page three and Trustee Neal Porter’s kind, heads-up letter to the editor on this page, I wasn’t exactly correct in the reporting of the […]
The Lake Orion boys basketball squad continued its difficult season when it lost 57-22 against Rochester Adams on Feb. 12. ‘Adams played an excellent first half,? said Coach Lance Davis. They had no turnovers and hit four 3-pointers. Lake Orion, on the other hand, only got eight shots off. ‘It set the tone for the […]
With a score of 197, the Lake Orion wrestling team came in first place at the OAA Red Tournament this past weekend at West Bloomfield Hills. ‘This group never ceases to amaze me,? said Coach Doug Kline. With three starters out, including Tyler Benson and Layne Upcott, Kline said he prepared for a struggle. ‘We […]
Everyone is feeling the sting of the economic downturn, but none more than those who have lost their job. In Lake Orion and surrounding areas, that number was double in 2008 compared to 2007, according to statistics from Michigan Works. The center, which services communities like Lake Orion, Oxford and Clarkston, had 2,586 people register […]
The Lake Orion area is not immune to the national home foreclosure crisis. There are about 70 homes sitting vacant in the township and village combined due to the problem, estimates Penny Shults, who worked at the Orion Township assessor’s office for 20 years before taking over as township clerk in January. ‘I know we […]
From resort town for wealthy Detroiters to a booming exurb thousands of families call home, the Orion area has gone through many transformations in the last several decades. What comes next for Orion Township is currently being reviewed through the master plan process, a look at zoning, land use and traffic issues, among others. The […]
Orion Township resident Janice Piacentini grew up surrounded by classic cars. Her father had a few Ford Model As, among other sweet rides. ‘It was hard to keep track because there were so many of them,? she said. Piacentini now prefers cruising around in car by the same maker, but something with a little more […]
You hear a knock at the door and answer. Standing there is someone saying they work for the electric, gas, phone or cable company. Before letting them in your home, and especially before exchanging money or information with them, make sure they’re legitimate, police officials warn. An incident in Orion Township last week where a […]
Pencils, paper, glue and crayons are prized possessions in a nation where guns and bombs are more prevalent. While classrooms in Lake Orion are filled with these learning supplies, children in Afghanistan are not so fortunate. That’s why Orion Oaks Elementary decided to take action and send 15 boxes filled with school supplies overseas this […]
A good bird dog on point may conjure the mysteries and wonders of nature in those watching, but, like any athlete–human or canine alike–instinct and talent need direction. Enter the bird dog trainer, who harnesses the dog’s raw talent and sharpens its skills in the field or woods. This year, there is no better bird […]