A familiar ritual for garden enthusiasts will take place in a slightly different venue this spring. When Orion gardeners go to buy their flats of flowers, it won’t be from Jacobsen’s Garden Center, which has leased out the space to Wojo’s Greenhouse of Ortonville. According to Brad Jacobsen, vice president of the venerable Lake Orion […]
Brian Bailo, the 31-year-old Orion man slain in a Pontiac mugging gone wrong last week, will be remembered for his large, giving heart. His mother, Ellen Harrington, recounts a story about how Bailo helped keep a promise after the death of her husband, Bailo’s step-dad Herman, last May. Before succumbing to cancer, Herman told Ellen […]
What would Orion be without General Motors, Civic Center Park and a clean auditing process? All of these things were made possible by Bob Sheardy, who passed away March 1 at the age of 89. Sheardy, who served two terms as township supervisor from 1976-1980 and previously on the school board, will be remembered for […]
My initial ideas about how to enjoy the current economic times are, in no particular order, roller skating, a hot dog eating contest and polka dancing. But these all cost money (skate rentals, hot dogs, beer for the polka band, etc.) and no one has any of that to spend (except, of course, our federal […]
Six Orion children recently took a trip to Grand Rapids to compete in the annual piano competition hosted by the Michigan Music Association. When the music stopped, they came away with six ribbons and ten trophies, according to Jessica Davis, their piano teacher. ‘They did so good,? said Davis, who was recently elected to the […]
After a 54-48 loss against Stoney Creek last Tuesday, the discouraged Dragons boys basketball team was ready for a win. They would only have one more regular season game against Troy Athens to do so. And when they did rally to the win, it wasn’t for the faint of heart. A close game throughout, the […]
The Dragons lost an emotional state semifinals meet in Battle Creek over the weekend. In what was Coach Doug Kline’s last team meet (the state final individual meets are this weekend at the Palace in Auburn Hills), the Dragons were up against Rockford. Kline said he knew what he needed against Rockford were bonus points, […]
You hear a knock at the door and answer. Standing there is someone saying they work for the electric, gas, phone or cable company. Before letting them in your home, and especially before exchanging money or information with them, make sure they’re legitimate, police officials warn. An incident in Orion Township last week where a […]
Pencils, paper, glue and crayons are prized possessions in a nation where guns and bombs are more prevalent. While classrooms in Lake Orion are filled with these learning supplies, children in Afghanistan are not so fortunate. That’s why Orion Oaks Elementary decided to take action and send 15 boxes filled with school supplies overseas this […]
A good bird dog on point may conjure the mysteries and wonders of nature in those watching, but, like any athlete–human or canine alike–instinct and talent need direction. Enter the bird dog trainer, who harnesses the dog’s raw talent and sharpens its skills in the field or woods. This year, there is no better bird […]