With a site full of history, it’s not surprising to hear that lots of different things are going on with the Scripps Mansion. According to Executive Director and Curator Leslie Pielack, inside the mansion they will soon begin work on restoring the character of the various bedrooms. Also, once the weather starts cooperating, work will […]
3-2-1-Blast Off! At least that’s what Carpenter Elementary students did last month as they explored the solar system at their winter Intersession. As part of ‘Blast Off to Outer Space,? students experienced their own planetarium with an assembly featuring Star Lab’s portable planetarium. They also made edible planets, paper mach? planets and the sun for […]
The Vickers? family awoke to a smoke-filled home last Wednesday as a fire swept through their Keatington Condo. According to Lake Orion Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Key, the fire is believed to be accidental. ‘We’re still investigating, but it appears that it may have started by the dryer,? he said. Key said that the […]
As Darci Seipke’s body continues to fight the effects of years of battling Type I Diabetes, her family and friends continue another fight ? one to raise money to help pay for her medical care. According to Darci’s mom, Pam Seipke, Darci will soon begin prepping for dialysis at the request of her doctors, and […]
Students at Scripps Middle School will take center stage on March 12, 13 and 14, as the school presents The Veggie Villain, written by Craig Sodaro and produced in association with Pioneer Drama Service. The show begins at 7 p.m. The students in the production have been rehearsing four days a week since auditions in […]
A little snow didn’t stop some outdoor enthusiasts from participating in the first annual Dragon GAP Winter Races. According to GAP Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Director Ben Gerdeman, 23 runners and 27 bikers came out for the winter races, which was a fundraiser for Dragon GAP. The event raised $950. ‘All in all we had […]
The singing and dancing phenomenon known as the Young Americans will once again be in Lake Orion and working with students fourth through 12th grade. Due to a cancellation in their touring schedule, the group has decided to use their newly available free time to offer a special two-day workshop and performance for Lake Orion. […]
While nothing official has occurred yet, the Lake Orion School Board has been spending a lot of behind-the-scenes time preparing for the search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent, Christine Lehman, is retiring this June. Board President Jim Weidman said the board has spent around 17-18 hours over three separate occasions at their winter workshops, […]
Flying eggs and tablecloth tricks weren’t some fancy entertainment at breakfast, but hands-on learning opportunities in Paint Creek second grade classrooms earlier this month. Every other Friday, for a total of five sessions, GM engineers have been visiting the second graders as part of the GM Science and Engineering in the Classroom Program. According to […]
It won’t be just visual art that will fill the Orion Art Center on Feb. 22 and 29, as the art center is hosting a concert featuring local musicians Carl Zoolkoski and Phyllis Bengry. According to OAC Director Reggie Harrison, the concert will feature a collection of Zoolkoski and Bengry’s new original works, as well […]