As a youngster, I much preferred to get information from the encyclopedia than the stale old dictionary. In today’s world, both are available at the click of a mouse, in hundreds of varieties. But one database stands out. Wikipedia. It’s the encyclopedia that you too can help create. Whether or not you know anything about […]
The results might not have been what the Lake Orion girls? tennis squad wanted last Thursday against Adams, but given all they’ve gone through since the fall of 2006, the team was certainly glad to be out on the courts. The Dragons have just a handful of returning varsity players, and a new coach, as […]
By Colin Baumgartner Review Editor Nothing can compete with the lore of the track. Over time, seconds are removed from times in the 200 and 400, feet are added to the high jump and long jump, and stories are embellished accordingly. But history doesn’t lie ? and it’s pretty kind to Lake Orion track stars […]
The Dragon baseball squad improved to 9-0 on the season, winning a pair of league games and a pair of weekend games in Coldwater. Drew Ordakowski’s grand slam and Josh Deeg’s five shutout innings and three-run blast helped Lake Orion to a 13-6 victory over Farmington last Wednesday. The team put up 13 runs in […]
One year after approval by the township, Culver’s restaurant held a ground breaking on M-24 at Dutton Road last Tuesday afternoon. Owner Joe Zimmer said he expects to open for business by the end of June. Zimmer was joined by township officials, as well as Culver’s co-founder Craig Culver (pictured). Refreshments were served, including Culver’s […]
SOCCER: The Dragon girls’ fell 6-0 to Rochester Adams on Saturday morning, but finished their week with a 2-1 record in the tough OAA I. The team beat Stoney Creek on Tuesday and earned a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Lahser on Thursday, getting the tying and go-ahead goals from Niki Read. The Dragons are now […]
The boys? track squad hopes their balance will be Too Much for some of their opponents in one of the state’s best leagues. Why is TM capitalized, you ask? It’s simple? ‘We still have some balance and that’s been a trademark of ours over the years,? Coach Stan Ford said. Another trademark in recent years […]
Some newcomers will be counted on to score points for the girls? track squad, while a slew of healthy seniors return, too. ‘We’ve got some talent, that’s for sure,? Coach Sharon Kline said. ‘We’ve got veterans coming back and some new talent coming in.? Among the returning seniors are sprinters Cara Booker, Christine Norton and […]
Just weeks after Your Source Management Group withdrew their request to provide human resource services to the township, the board is hoping to win them back. A subcommittee of Clerk Jill Bastian, and Trustees Matt Gibb and John Steimel offered a three-step process at Monday’s meeting, which included contacting Your Source. ‘We acknowledge that a […]
The township board received and filed a report from Building Official Tom Berger last Monday on the Elkhorn Lake wetlands, and requested a follow-up report specific to the property of Jerry Moon within 30 days. The report noted that Ordinance Officer Patrick Damman observed Dale Kotila removing the spoils of the berm he constructed. A […]