While many people wait for the Sagebrush Cantina to open its doors, there are many new attractions downtown already drawing a crowd. One such attraction is the Orion Music Studio, located at 118 N. Broadway, next to Little Caesars. The studio, owned and operated by Nick Schillace, moved to the new location from their old […]
I always hem and haw when asked to pick a favorite sport. But picking a favorite time of year on the sports calendar is easy. Nothing can top the last couple of weeks in March (known to some as March Madness), where 65 teams are whittled down to a select few in just a matter […]
At their Oct. 30 meeting, the Orion Township Board approved giving Community Development Block Grant money to several worthy causes in the area — but it was the one organization they weren’t helping that generated the most discussion. The township is eligible to receive over $70,000 in CDBG funds for the 2007 program year. Their […]
A few weeks after Clarkston got a big revenge win on the gridiron, the Lake Orion girls? basketball squad did their best to resolve the issue on the hardwood. Sophomore Bethany Watterworth scored 14 points after the break; to help the Dragons upset the Wolves 50-47 in the first round of district play at Oxford […]
A quick glance around the Lake Orion Hockey team’s locker room is all it takes to notice the commitment the team has put into this season. Coach Pat Cherry hopes that commitment will translate into more victories on the ice. ‘It seems like we are a little more disciplined this year,? Cherry said. ‘We just […]
The name Hamilton has been synonymous with the Girls? Golf program at Lake Orion High School since the 2002 season. Britney Hamilton, a senior, will lead the charge in 2007, but then she’s off to play at Western Michigan. Hamilton ‘s older sister, Ashley, a 2004 LOHS grad, is a junior at the University of […]
Coming off of a tough loss in their home finale, the Lake Orion girls basketball squad needed to regroup and get a win at Berkley to ensure at least a share of second place in the OAA III. Though the host Bears came out strong on their Nov. 9 senior night, the Dragons responded and […]
Orion Area Youth Assistance held its annual breakfast meeting on Nov. 8, giving those involved a chance to learn about all the various OAYA programs. ‘The purpose is just to tell our sponsors what we’re doing and keep them informed,? said OAYA Caseworker Tom Swieboda. On hand were officials from Lake Orion Community Schools and […]
Elections in Orion Township went as expected on Tuesday, with all of the incumbents on the ballot being elected for another term. Mike Gingell (R) will be the next District 3 County Commissioner, after defeating Kate Zielinski (D) 14,359 votes to 6,636. 52-3 District Judge Lisa Asadoorian easily won re-election over Dan Randazzo, getting 73 […]
A lot of Dragon football players played in their final game last week. Sure, some will come back as juniors and seniors next year and play on. Others have basketball and baseball season to look forward to. A few will even play next year at the college level. But for a large group of players, […]