Developer could help with Buckhorn Lake overflow outlet

A developer considering property on the south side of Clarkston Road could help to provide a much-needed outlet for overflow of Buckhorn Lake. According to Matt Pilarz of Orion Township engineers Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment (OHM), working with developer Mike Church, who is considering property behind Kmart, could be the township’s best option.. Pilarz said […]

Cheerleaders first at regionals, host state finals

The Lake Orion High School varsity competitive cheerleading squad will aim for the top three in this weekend’s state finals at LOHS, after taking first in the regional competition on Feb. 22. “That’s our goal,” said head coach Nancy DeAvila. “They want to finish in the top three. In regionals, the girls weren’t nervous. It […]

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 […]

Friends of boy killed in accident want more sidewalks

Friends of Steven Crowder, who died at the age of 14 in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident last summer, have asked the Orion Township Board to request a review to add more sidewalks to the area. Crowder was killed on June 24, 2002 when he was struck from behind by a car while riding his bicycle […]

Heyniger’s chamber’s new chamber director

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce has a new direction, a new format and now, a new managing director. Donna Heyniger was named the chamber’s new permanent managing director in December, after a three-month stint as interim director after the departure of former director Crystal English. English left in the fall to accept a position […]

No stance on war with Iraq

Whether you are anti-war, or are in support of a US military action against Iraq, Orion Township trustees think you have the right to express that opinion, without their official support. The Orion Township Board was addressed by a citizen, Kimberly resident Austin Murphy, on March 3 to consider a resolution against “violence, war and […]

Competitive cheer teams finishes fifth

Although they didn’t meet their goal of finishing in the top three at the competitive cheerleading state finals on March 3, the Lake Orion High School varsity competitive cheerleading squad, and their coach Nancy DeAvila, say their season was not a disappointment. Lake Orion finished fifth in the finals, held at Lake Orion High School. […]

Losses mark approach of season’s end for cagers

The regular season ended last week for the Lake Orion High School varsity boys basketball team with losses to Rochester Adams and Waterford Mott. On Feb. 25, the Dragons traveled to Rochester to take on the Highlanders of Rochester Adams. The Dragons were defeated, 69-46. Carl McDonald led the Dragons with 10 points, while Nate […]

Couple ask for light at Indianwood curve

John and Sylvia Graham, who live on Indianwood Road, would like to see the Road Commission for Oakland County install a street light in front of their residence to prevent more accidents from happening. The couple live on a curve, and have reported numerous accidents on their property already. The couple was unable to attend […]

Wildcat turned Dragon’ Jim McGraw says goodbye

He’s been a Wildcat, and he’ll soon be a Golden Grizzly, but Jim McGraw will always be a Dragon at heart. After 32 years of teaching American Government and U.S. History at Lake Orion High School; and announcing for basketball, volleyball and, at times, football; McGraw will say goodbye to LOHS at the end of […]

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