Cheer team second in first big competition

Burn out has yet to rear its ugly head for the Lake Orion High School varsity competitive cheerleading team. The team is about one month into the season, and with a few competitions already under their belt head coach Nancy DeAvila said they are still going strong. “They’re doing great,” she said. “I’ve been able […]

Netters work on consistently

The games started strong for the Dragons, but ended in 15-10 and 15-6 losses to Rochester in varsity volleyball action at Lake Orion High School on Jan. 23. “They played really well…we got to 10 and just slacked off a bit,” said Lake Orion head coach Jennifer Ohlrich of the first game against the Falcons. […]

Hobby turns into first novel

For Lake Orion resident Kay (Roland) Kibbe, a long-time interest in Native American life has spawned the publishing of her first novel and the possibility of a second book to follow. Kibbe, an Oxford High School graduate, began working on her story The Last Rendezvous four years ago, never dreaming she would someday see it […]

Where did the driver go?

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and the Orion Township Fire Rescue responded to a call of a snowmobile accident on Lake Orion late Saturday evening, but were unable to locate the driver of the snowmobile involved. According to an OCSD report, around 9:40 p.m., a call came into the fire department of an unconscious male […]

Detroit lowers water rates

Orion Township is one of two suburban communities in Oakland County that could see a lowered water rate from the Detroit Department of Water and Sewerage in the coming year. According to information from the Southeast Oakland County Water Authority, Detroit is proposing to charge Orion Township a rate of $16.31, compared to the current […]

Orion-Oaks Elem wins award

Higher Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores are paying off in more ways then one for students and staff at Orion Oaks Elementary School. The school was recently honored with the Golden Apple Award from the Michigan governor and with it a $10,000 payment. Earning the award is a three-year process, according to Orion Oaks […]

Heated dog houses battle cold winter nights

The Reyes family have found something to do together, that also benefits some of their four-legged friends. Orion Township resident Barry Reyes, along with this father Santos and daughter Lyndsay, began constructing and selling heated and insulated dog houses about one year ago, and say that so far business is booming. “It’s something we can […]

Fitness center takes shape at old Neumaier’s store

Three pools, a day spa, a rock climbing wall and indoor golf are just a few of the amenities planned for the Great Lakes Athletic Club, located at the former Neumaier’s IGA store on Baldwin Road. Developed by VMV LLC; established by Bob Madole and Paul Van Gamper of Orion Township, along with builder Bill […]

Neighbors aren’t happy about condo plans

The Orion Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees have granted approval for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan for condos at Indianwood and Fernhurst Roads, but neighbors in the area say alternatives still need to be considered. Developer James Faycurry of SR Acquisitions plans to construct four buildings, each with 15 units for […]

Grapplers can’t pin down Wovles

The Clarkston Wolves have proved to be a thorn in the Lake Orion varsity wrestling team’s side as the team beat the Dragons on Jan. 29, and again in the OAA I Tournament on Feb. 7. At Clarkston on Jan. 29, the Wolves beat Lake Orion 57-10. The Dragons were able to win only two […]