In an issue dating back to the very first meeting of the current Lake Orion Village Council, some witnesses are questioning the actions of four councilmen. Former village resident Lynn Pete claims she overheard a discussion prior the council’s regular meeting back on Sept. 24 of last year. However, legal authorities say there is simply […]
The Chevy Malibu was named the North American Car of the Year last week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, winning the coveted honor over 50 other eligible vehicles. The vehicle is built in Orion Township, whose General Motors plant serves as a ‘flex plant? for the Malibu, with main production taking […]
The Bald Mountain Regional Medical Complex & Surgical Center will not be changing names anytime soon. Dr. Kevin Robertson, who owns the 58,000-square foot building squashed rumors last week of his intention to sell the facility. ‘There is a lot of interest in medical centers,? he said of why the rumors may have started. ‘These […]
While precincts in some communities had voter turnout so low that workers questioned the need to even hold a primary election in the state last Tuesday, Orion Township Clerk Jill Bastian was pleased with local turnout. ‘Obviously we’d like to be over 50-percent turnout, and we were prepared for that,? Bastian said. ‘But we were […]
Yes, I’m aware that it’s January. And that there’s lingering snow on the ground. And that the temperatures are lower than my handicap. (Though that last statement is usually true regardless of the temperature.) But the golf world made national headlines last week, in pretty much the only way the golf world can, for an […]
Last Thursday, Southfield-Lathrup fell by just two points to Detroit Community, the top-ranked team in Class B. A day later they found themselves on losing end again, this time to Lake Orion, ranked ninth in Class A, by 27 points. The Dragons continued their unbeaten start (now 13-0) with a 50-23 rout of visiting Lathrup, […]
In his second year at the helm of the Lake Orion ski program, Derek Delzer is hoping to land not one, but two teams at the state finals. Both the boys? and girls? teams opened among the state’s top 10 teams. ‘It’s good to have those expectations, and it’s a goal we set at the […]
The Lake Orion swim team improved to 5-0 on the season with a 120-66 victory over Troy Athens Thursday night at the LOHS Natatorium. The Dragons swept all three relay events and also got individual victories from Drew Fritsch (200-free), Petar Simic (200-IM and 100-back), Kyle Kibbee (50-free) and David Kullmann (100-free). The relay teams […]
In a near repeat of what took place in their gymnasium almost a month ago, the Lake Orion wrestling squad topped Novi Detroit Catholic Central last Wednesday night. Last time, it was for first place in the Oakland County meet. This time it was for bragging rights in a dual meet setting. The Dragons won […]
Drew Maynard’s 22 points and 20 rebounds helped Lake Orion edge host Auburn Hills Avondale Thursday night in an OAA II match-up. The game was close throughout, with the Dragons coming from behind in the fourth quarter to earn the win and improve to 5-1 in league action. The win also ended the team’s four-game […]