What a difference a week makes. Sean Charette threw two first half touchdown passes and Brandon Oakes gained over 100 yards on the ground, helping Lake Orion to their first win of the season, 24-15 over West Bloomfield last Friday. ‘We made some plays at key times,? Coach Chris Bell said of his offense. ‘We […]
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. […]
It appears that two homes on Pelton’s Point are going to be demolished. The question is who will take care of it? During their meeting last week, the village council gave the owner of the homes at 200 and 204 S. Broadway 30 days to submit paperwork on a demolition and up to 90 days […]
A few too many mistakes cost Lake Orion in their season opener at Eastern Michigan Friday against Rockford. The Rams won the marquee game of the Big Day Prep Showdown, 17-7. Rockford took a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter after the Dragons turned it over with a bad snap on a punt. After […]
Is it 2008 or 1880? If the first building you see in Lake Orion is on the northeast corner of Flint and Lapeer Streets, you might not be sure. Of course, the cars and paved roads might give it away, but Gene Carlson has done everything he could to make the building historically accurate. Two […]
Could a major motion picture be coming to Orion? While there are no plans in the works, given Michigan’s new tax incentives, it could become a reality. Lee Bushman and Nathan Quinn of State Wide Growth were in Lake Orion for the second time last week, filming some well-known and historic areas throughout the community. […]
An inexperienced team and a tough league might not be the ideal formula for success, but Lake Orion Volleyball Coach Bob Howey is hoping his team’s talent and chemistry can win out. ‘We’re young,? Howey said. ‘We have four seniors and just five returning players.? That makes 10 first-year varsity players on the squad, which […]
The Dragon football team might be strong, and their cross country stars might be fast, but only one Lake Orion squad boasts true horsepower. The Lake Orion equestrian team, seven riders in all, has been practicing since late July in anticipation of their fall season, which kicks off this weekend at the Oakland County Fairgrounds […]
Premier Self Storage hosted the community’s first-ever Green Meet last week, with residents from across the area bringing in electronic items to be recycled. The afternoon-long event also featured lunch and a paper airplane contest for all ages (with recycled paper, of course). *** A letter from Premier… To all those that participated and helped […]
Sean Charette threw two first half touchdown passes (41 yards to Jeff Heath and 23 yards to Mikael Lott) and Brandon Oakes broke free on a late 64-yard touchdown run, helping Lake Orion to their first win of the season, 24-15 over West Bloomfield Friday night. In their home opener, the Dragons led 14-3 at […]