Established 171 years ago, Orion Township has a rich history that spans many generations. Now residents and history buffs alike have the opportunity to see some of that history for themselves, as lifelong resident Jim Ingram, along with co-author Lori Grove, recently released Images of America: Lake Orion, a book that offers a rare first-hand […]
It appears that, at some point, the Howarth School will be relocated–now the question becomes where to put it. The Orion Township Board was presented the issue as a last-minute item at their July 31 meeting. In their proposal, the Orion Historical Society asked the board for financial support. They requested $1,600 in the current […]
A breaking and entering suspect at Chuck’s Sunoco on Baldwin Road led the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department on a wild ride on Aug. 2, finally ending at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus off Squirrel Road. According to an OCSD report, deputies responded to an alarm at the Sunoco Gas Station at 4016 Baldwin, shortly […]
Nicholas Christi, owner of Christi’s Bar & Grill on Clarkston Road, just off of M-24, will have to pay for his newly- added outdoor patio. Christi came to the July 31 Orion Township Board meeting, requesting a waiver of fees, telling the board that the fees for a permit were exorbitant and too much for […]
Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said last Monday was one of his toughest days on the job. That is because McCabe had to accept the resignation of OCSD Sergeant Roy Coates, whom he met when Coates was just a teenager. ‘It’s a sad day for me, a sad day for the Sheriff’s Office, and a […]
The summer heat couldn’t stop enthusiastic tennis players of all ages from getting out on the court last week. In all, coach Eric Bracciano said he had 280 sign up for a variety of summer sessions, with ages ranging from five-years-old to adults. ‘Most of the young kids that are out here are new to […]
The Lake Orion Village Council had hoped their tactics would get the OrionTownship Board to reevaluate a fire hydrant maintenance agreement, but it looks like they won’t get their wish. The council did not approve the agreement on July 10, and wanted the board to review their reasons at an upcoming meeting. On July 31, […]
Since spending her childhood in Lake Orion, Katie Anthony has lived in a number of cities across the country. Yet, no matter where she’s been, one thing has remained constant in Anthony’s life, her dedication to a variety of community service-based organizations. That dedication played a big role in her recent honor as the U.S. […]
Rarely do trumpet players as young as 18 get an opportunity to do what Lake Orion High School grad Kyle Upton recently did in Washington, D.C. With organ accompaniment, Upton soloed to works by Franz Josef Haydn, Alan Hovhaness and Henry Purcell, at the fourth concert of the Grace Church Bach Festival in Georgetown. ‘This […]
About 175 Girl Scouts from Lake Orion and Oxford participated in a week- long annual camp at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, from July17-21. The campers took part in a variety of activities ranging from swimming and crafts, to singing and nature projects. The older scouts had an opportunity to do some archery as […]