Fifty-two thousand dollars in library late fees? It may sound like something from a nightmare for the typically tardy, but the Orion Township Library actually expects to collect about $52,000 in late fees this year. But while the fees’comparable to other libraries’go right back into library coffers, those funds will hardly make a dent as […]
Wondering how to best kick off the holiday season? Here’s a thought: Start with the Holly Jolly Folly on Friday, Dec. 3 then bundle up and make a trip to downtown Lake Orion for the 2010 Holiday Lighted Parade. The parade kicks off Saturday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., and organizers say there’s still plenty […]
On a sunny fall day last week, Sarah Trumbore walked into Limelight Salon in downtown Lake Orion. A short while later, she walked out feeling much lighter up top. After growing her hair nearly to her waist, Trumbore made a donation toWigs 4 Kids. The Michigan-based non-profit organization reaches out to kids and young adults […]
The community came out strong to honor veterans last week at the Orion Veterans Memorial, and a number of community organizations took part in the ceremony. The Blue Star Mothers placed a wreath, the Church Street Singers sang, and Boy Scout Troop 128 led the pledge. But it was retired Air Force Major Rick Briggs […]
Running low on dinner ingredients, lunch fixings or snack food? Better go get some groceries. Better yet, let GoGet go get some groceries and bring them to you. GoGet Grocery Delivery Service is the entrepreneurial endeavor of Ryan Lewandowski and Bill Peterson, both Lake Orion High School graduates and lifelong members of the community. The […]
Now that Tri-Party funds are almost assuredly coming in 2011, Orion Township is ready to get the show on the road. Scripps Road, that is. The board of trustees approved funding Monday for the initial phase of a project aimed at ‘improving the northbound turn lane off Scripps westbound onto M-24.? In other words, a […]
The Slomczenskis say they have plenty to be thankful for as their tradition of providing community members with a free Thanksgiving dinner marks its 31st year. The meal, served Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., is available to area seniors, shut-ins and others who want to share the holiday. ‘It’s open to the public,? said […]
Spectators had an opportunity to feel as if they were part of an intense courtroom drama last week as Thespian Troupe 2898 of Lake Orion High School presented “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The production, which ran Nov. 18-20 on the Lake Orion Performing Center’s main stage, was a take-off of the 1957 play “Twelve Angry Men” […]
Spectators had an opportunity to feel as if they were part of an intense courtroom drama last week as Thespian Troupe 2898 of Lake Orion High School presented “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The production, which ran Nov. 18-20 on the Lake Orion Performing Center’s main stage, was a take-off of the 1957 play “Twelve Angry Men” […]
Speechless? She laughed at her own suggestion. No, definitely not speechless. No one would believe it. Searching for words to describe how it felt to be named Lake Orion’s 2010 Citizen of the Year, Kathy McMinn tried again. Surprised. Honored. Humbled. Yes, that was more like it. The award, bestowed by the Orion Area Parade […]