Ice Dragons learning their sport

The hockey team is back on ice, but that doesn’t mean they are cooling down. The Dragons are in a year of reconstruction – the young team graduated a number of seniors last year meaning the team needs time to find its stride, but Coach Nick Field said the improvements are showing. ‘It’s still early […]

Orion Township preserves its history

Orion Township is doing something to preserve its history and the evidence can be seen at Friendship Park at the corner of Clarkston Road and Baldwin. The site of the old Porritt Barn, a 1920s barn that was moved to the park in 2000, will soon get a bit more crowded when two more historic […]

Practice what you preach

Well the holiday season here again and cheer is in the air, lights are on the trees and ice is on the roads. Or at least it will be if there isn’t a repeat of last year’s tame winter. So imagine my surprise when I looked at the police reports last Monday and found no […]

Skiers return 24, have potential

Winter is off to a mild start, but in one month the skiers of Lake Orion High School are hoping for improved weather conditions as they take back to the slopes of Pine Knob. Head Coach Derek Deltzer is feeling confident about his teams this year and said both boys and girls show potential. ‘Our […]

Lighting up the streets with a lighted parade

Orion’s lighted parade kicked off on Dec. 1 much to the delight of Orion residents and their youngins. The parade was bigger and better than ever, according to Bill Kokenos of the Orion Area Parade Group, with bands from all over Metro Detroit, tons of floats, representatives from across Orion and treats and goodies for […]

Coffee Angel brings hope for the holidays

Angels appear to many people but rarely do they come bearing coffee. At St. Joseph Hospital, an Orion man has become known at the Coffee Angel for his acts of kindness to those who need a little comfort. And in time for the holiday season, Dan Dewey was recognized by Oakland County last Wednesday for […]

Village elections move to Nov.

Did you know elections for Lake Orion Village Council members and other village officials are held in September? The September vote often leads to low voter turnout, of 10 percent or less. The fall election comes at an time when there are no other elections being held and so voters do not turn out in […]

Village to reacquire Church Street church

A trip to Europe can be like stepping back in time, when walking past the town pub is also walking past a building that has stood for hundreds of years. Being the frontier-founded country it is, the United States does not have the same degree of longevity and old buildings are often torn down to […]

Swimmers face graduation blues

The swim team is back in action for the 2012/3 season and ready for the challenge ahead. But they’ll have to work past a loss of 12 seniors. ‘We lost quite a few, but I still have some guys for the bigger meets so we’ll be ok,? said Head Coach Paul Fairman. ‘We have three […]