Heated dog houses battle cold winter nights

The Reyes family have found something to do together, that also benefits some of their four-legged friends. Orion Township resident Barry Reyes, along with this father Santos and daughter Lyndsay, began constructing and selling heated and insulated dog houses about one year ago, and say that so far business is booming. “It’s something we can […]

Fitness center takes shape at old Neumaier’s store

Three pools, a day spa, a rock climbing wall and indoor golf are just a few of the amenities planned for the Great Lakes Athletic Club, located at the former Neumaier’s IGA store on Baldwin Road. Developed by VMV LLC; established by Bob Madole and Paul Van Gamper of Orion Township, along with builder Bill […]

Neighbors aren’t happy about condo plans

The Orion Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees have granted approval for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan for condos at Indianwood and Fernhurst Roads, but neighbors in the area say alternatives still need to be considered. Developer James Faycurry of SR Acquisitions plans to construct four buildings, each with 15 units for […]

Grapplers can’t pin down Wovles

The Clarkston Wolves have proved to be a thorn in the Lake Orion varsity wrestling team’s side as the team beat the Dragons on Jan. 29, and again in the OAA I Tournament on Feb. 7. At Clarkston on Jan. 29, the Wolves beat Lake Orion 57-10. The Dragons were able to win only two […]

Obrecht resigns

You might call it a dream come true. Oakland County Commissioner and Lake Orion resident Larry Obrecht recently announced he was resigning his position to become director of Oakland County Animal Control. Obrecht said running animal control is something he’s always wanted to do. Obrecht turned in his resignation on Feb. 13, which will become […]

Township looking for grant money for Civic Park

The Orion Township Board of Trustees was unable to come to a decision on whether or not to move forward with parking and road improvements to Civic Center Park at their Feb. 18 meeting. Civic Center Park is located next to Orion Township Hall on Joslyn Road. With Orion Township Clerk Jill Bastian absent from […]

Local teacher publishes first book

A class project has turned into a first-time publishing of a children’s book for Webber Elementary School teacher Roslyn Helberg. Helberg, who teaches the gifted education program for grades 1-5 at Webber, wrote a story about an adventurous penny named “Jake” for a class project four years ago. When she showed the story to a […]

Local teacher publishes first book

A class project has turned into a first-time publishing of a children’s book for Webber Elementary School teacher Roslyn Helberg. Helberg, who teaches the gifted education program for grades 1-5 at Webber, wrote a story about an adventurous penny named “Jake” for a class project four years ago. When she showed the story to a […]

Township pays for Union Church steelwork plans

The $7,500 price tag for plans for the Union Church steelwork project will be picked up by Orion Township, and paid for out of the capital improvement fund. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 18 to approve $7,500 for CBI Design for architectural expenses, bid preparation and advertising for structural steelwork on […]

Township pays for Union Church steelwork plans

The $7,500 price tag for plans for the Union Church steelwork project will be picked up by Orion Township, and paid for out of the capital improvement fund. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 18 to approve $7,500 for CBI Design for architectural expenses, bid preparation and advertising for structural steelwork on […]

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