ESPN, here they come! May 22, baseball players Eric Knoblock and Kyle Rosen, volleyball player Alicia Roth and cross country runner Ryan Ziolko each committed to playing for a university or college, gaining scholarships and denying further recruitment offers, per NLI regulations. Knoblock is a pitcher and third-baseman for the Dragons. He’s heading to Olivet […]
‘We seniors need good fellowship. We are so thankful to be able to attend this event,? said Dora and Max Lee. The couple volunteered at the Orion Senior Center’s Redefine Your Retirement expo. King’s Court Castle hosted the event May 21, which featured information on hospice, estate planning, assisted living, nursing facilities, senior health products, […]
Even though budget crunching is number one on the school board’s agenda, turning down the thermostat in the administration building isn’t one of their cost-saving techniques. Jokes and laughter drifted through the school administration building about the cool indoor temps as residents gathered for Superintendent Ken Gutman’s Community Coffee, but guests were hot with questions […]
She won’t need that parking space anymore. After 20 years at Orion Nursing Center, Sister Marian Harvey is retiring. The 81-year-old Lake Orion resident was the center’s ‘resident angel,? according to Administrator Barb Lawson. ‘She’s a very special lady,? Lawson said.
Bonnie Blais from Elements, Jamie Rustowicz, Chris McKenna of Little Monsters gave ‘The Moose? a check for $1,100.
A sparking ember of success has burned its way into downtown Lake Orion despite the frigid economic climate, thanks, in part, to local shoppers. LO’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) formally welcomed two businesses at the southern end of town with a ribbon cutting and re-welcomed another that opened its doors on a new location. At […]
Dragon golf Coach Monty Gallaher hoped his team would be one of the six qualifiers for the regional tournament which was held May 28. ‘We should be able to qualify out of districts if we play our game,? he said before the tournament. ‘It will be difficult to make it to the state finals as […]
When you see a softball player this week, give her a smile for good luck for this Saturday’s regionals. Lady Dragons are the district champions and are celebrating their 29-10 regular season. The girls took on Oxford rivals May 30 for their first of two district games. Pitcher Danielle Dunn led the team to a […]
Take a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief for 2009/2010. The school year won’t see any programming or staff cuts. And any money lost in state funding will be replaced by American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) money. But 2010/2011 isn’t off the hook. In an effort to dull the sting of […]
‘Actions, not words? has become the rally cry for Waldon Middle School’s life skills students. The class focuses on consumerism, problem solving, teamwork and employability skills and, according to Kearsten Manoulian, the students have just learned the ultimate life skill: helping those in need. Manoulian, the class’s teacher, and her 55 life skills kids brought […]