After years of going to more Tigers games than I can count, we decided to make things official this year. I went in on some season tickets with a few buddies. Sure, the games have been fun to attend, but even more interesting to report on are the inner-workings of Comerica Park? The phrase ‘cold […]
Most cancer survivors would tell you that their battle truly was a team effort. With that in mind, both breast cancer survivors and their supporters can win a free day of relaxation at Schenden’s Spa on the Lake. ‘Every year during Breast Cancer Awareness month we honor women who have battled breast cancer with a […]
In what could be classified as a ‘make or break? game, the Dragons went on the road and got a huge 20-6 victory in Royal Oak on Friday night. After the Ravens scored a touchdown on the first possession of the game (Matthew Turner blocked the extra point), the Dragons responded with what Coach Chris […]
Over 100 area residents turned out on Tuesday for Lake Orion’s Patriot’s Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Village Police Chief Jerry Narsh was joined by several other law enforcement personnel and first responders, as well as Dr. Joe Mastromatteo and other veterans. Patriotic musical selections were offered by the Church Street Singers. ‘I thank […]
The township is looking into what jurisdiction they have over a property dispute inside of the Sunset Hills #1 Subdivision on Elkhorn Lake. The board heard a presentation during their regular meeting last week from lakefront homeowner Nick Cucinelli, who said his neighbor, Dale Kotila, has systematically filled in a state designated wetland, and then […]
For the second time in the past three weeks, tornado warning sirens could be heard across Orion Township on a Friday evening. But unlike the Aug. 24 storm, which brought numerous lighting strikes to the area, the Sept. 7 weather was a bit more peculiar. According to the National Weather Service, which issued the warning […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees heard a citizen’s request from Jim Delavan to put the potential $10 million public safety complex in front of the public. Members of the board said they were in favor of holding such a public hearing. Details of the complex, which would be constructed on Joslyn Road, south of […]
State Rep. Jim Marleau has introduced legislation to include all drunken driving incidents that occurred in the United States when prosecuting a Michigan drunk driver. ‘Any loophole in the law that protects repeat drunk drivers is obviously very dangerous,? said Marleau (R-Lake Orion). ‘Michigan will not be known as a safe harbor for drunk drivers, […]
Next week, Orion Township will have their Truth-in-Budgeting public hearing on the proposed 2008 budget (see brief in this web edition). As the board puts the finishing touches on next year’s budget, we thought it would be helpful to offer some of the following ‘must-have? inclusions to their list… –Blankets and pillows for anyone attempting […]
The Orion Township Board voted last week to hire Lori Exel on a part-time basis as Clerk/Typist ? Voter Registration. The decision came after some discussion on both the need and timing of the new employee. Clerk Jill Bastian said filling the position was a huge priority given the possibility of four elections in 2008, […]