Though the damage wasn’t nearly as bad as other states experienced, the remnants of Hurricane Ike made their way to Michigan over the weekend, putting a damper on several events in Orion. Last Saturday’s Fall Family Fun Fest in downtown was all but cancelled, as businesses set to host sidewalk sales kept merchandise inside. The […]
Some spectators probably thought so, but first responders dashing out of the Patriot Day ceremony last Thursday night were not participating in a staged event. ‘Nine minutes into the program, pagers went off indicating a possible injury accident,? said Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh. ‘We were literally standing at attention at the event.? A […]
Lake Orion has its very own calendar model, though it’s not quite what you would expect. Mark D., a 1993 Lake Orion High School graduate who lives locally with his wife and two daughters, is featured in the 60-Mile Men’s 2009 calendar. Mark (whose last name is being withheld per policy of the 60-Mile Men) […]
The Village of Lake Orion has sent a notice of default to developers of the Atwater Commons, hoping to get up to eight identified issues resolved. The Planned Unit Development agreement (PUD) between Aspen Group/Atwater, L.L.C., Gulf Atwater, L.L.C. and the village was recorded at the county in May of 2003. S.R. Jacobsen Companies and […]
Want some new books? How about a quilt? Visit the Orion Township Public Library next week and you could end up with both. The Friends of the Library will hold a lightly used book sale, beginning with a Friends member preview night on Tuesday (Sept. 23) and running through Saturday. Those interested in the Friends […]
With almost all of its eighth-place squad from 2007 returning this fall, the boys? cross country squad from Lake Orion has its sights set on even more. ‘They’re a talented core and they’ve got a lot of potential,? said Coach Stan Ford of his top seven runners on a squad of 54. The group is […]
It’s not easy to replace a three-time All-State runner, and the girls? cross country squad at Lake Orion knows it will take a team effort. Coach Debi McDonald’s squad is not only coming off of a state qualifying season, but one where their 13th-place finish exceeded expectations. ‘I knew last year we could qualify for […]
Mikael Lott scored touchdowns three different ways and the visiting Dragons overcame a slew of turnovers and penalties to beat Oak Park 34-14 Friday. Lake Orion’s defense held Michigan State-bound Edwin Baker in check, while Kim Bruce filled in for an injured Branden Oakes and led the offense with 91 yards rushing on 17 carries. […]
The buses hadn’t even parked yet, but the game was basically over. Lake Orion scored four touchdowns before Southfield Lathrup recorded a first down, on their way to a 41-0 rout for their second straight road win Friday night. Kim Bruce scored three times, including one-yard scores on the Dragons first two possessions, the second […]
It might still be a week-and-a-half away, but the Fall Family Fun Fest welcomes in the autumn season in downtown Lake Orion Saturday (Sept. 13). Family-oriented activities will take place from 12-4 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Shadbolt Streets, and on the sidewalks in front of several downtown businesses. Hollywood Market will provide […]