Mending mortgages: an attorney’s perspective

At any given time, James Porritt, a Lake Orion grad and local attorney for nearly four decades, says his office has about a dozen or so clients going through shortsales or foreclosures. He says demand for one office supply in particular increases dramatically with these clients ? tissues. Troubled mortgages can be troubling on the […]

Survey: LOHS teachers worried by modified block

A big change at the high school, over three years in the making, is about to debut. Back in 2007, a committee examining the possibility of penny-pinching scheduling plans came up with a modified block concept. In 2010, the plan is set for implementation come September. Is Lake Orion High School ready for the change, […]

Residents debate texting ban merits

To text or not to text ? it’s not a question any more. As of July 1, Michigan law instructs drivers to ‘keep thumbs on the wheel.? If they don’t, police can pull over drivers solely for texting while driving, according to a press release sent out by State Representative’Lee’Gonzales, who spearheaded the new legislation. […]

‘Shortsales… get rid of debt?

At the first sign of mortgage troubles, call your bank, says Carey Wilhelm, a Clarkston-based real estate agent and Orion Township resident. ‘See what they can help you with first. Don’t walk away. It won’t fix itself,? she said. In the world of mortgage relief, Wilhelm says she believes wholeheartedly in shortsales. A deed in […]

Mending mortgages: an attorney’s perspective

Special to The Citizen At any given time, James Porritt, a Lake Orion graduate and local attorney for nearly four decades, says his office has about a dozen or so clients going through short sales or foreclosures. He says demand for one office supply in particular increases dramatically with these clients ? tissues. Troubled mortgages […]

Lenders like loan modifications

Lenders don’t like foreclosures, say Carolyn Chevrier and Jim Boehler of Lakes Community Credit Union (LCCU) and Eric Dyson of Oxford Bank. And they do like loan modifications. But that’s about where the financial institutions? common beliefs end. What follows is part three in the series on mortgage relief ? the lender’s perspective. Banks ‘Everyone […]

Horseshoe club goes for world record

A man grunts, lofting something through the air. Clank. ‘Ringer!? Ever hear those sounds while hanging out in Children’s Park or at the Orion Art Center? They’re probably coming from the horseshoe pits, belonging to Lake Orion Horseshoe Club. It’s Website boasts the title of Michigan’s oldest horseshoe club. And now, they’re going for a […]

‘I challenge you to a duel!’

A fierce battle was fought at the drawbridge of Le Art de Oreeon, Friday, July 23. Above, Princess Malaina (Megan Slomczenski) and heroine Romaya (Georiga Waters) duel. See this week’s print edition for the scoop and more photos. Photo by Megan Collier

‘It’s not fair’

It’s just not right, say Atwater Commons homeowners. Right now, they’re paying for maintenance on Atwater Commons Drive, a private drive servicing their condominiums. But the drive is also used heavily by commercial traffic coming and going from the business portion of the planned unit development (PUD), like CVS Pharmacy and Applebee’s. Residents say they […]

Youth Assistance duck race just around the river bend

It’s been a year since Youth Assistance ducks made the swim down Paint Creek, and they’re all rested up and ready for another, says Orion Area Youth Assistance’s Tom Swieboda. This year marks the fifth Annual Duck Race, hosted by Orion and Oxford/Addison Area Youth Assistance, who will share the proceeds from the event. The […]

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