Karey Hart, a theatre arts specialist at Stadium Elementary School of the Arts in Lake Orion, was recently awarded a $1,100 grant from the MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education. She petitioned the foundation for funds to support two original musical productions created by the school’s fourth and fifth graders. According the Hart, ‘Our […]
Ten Years Ago Feb. 2, 1994 ~~~New Orion cable TV coordinator Joe Johnson wants to see quality programming in Lake Orion. ~~~Bill Stark, Bald Mountain Park Manager, was one of numerous area celebrities who were thrown in jail to raise money for the American Heart Association. ~~~Supervisor Doug Brown said he’s trying to appoint a […]
Village officials were surprised to see an ad for Park Island condominiums in the Oakland Press on Jan. 21. Village of Lake Orion Council members expressed dismay on Jan. 26 at the timing of the ad. According to LO Village Manager JoAnn Van Tassel, the developer, Symphony Homes, is a long way from getting any […]
Elaine, you asked a few questions regarding teeth in your column and who better than a dentist to answer them! You asked why manufacturers still sell a hard bristle toothbrush. The answer to that is just straight forward economics. As long as there is a demand for a product, the manufacturers will still supply it!! […]
Tuxedos and dressy dresses — that’s what I got a chance to admire at Saturday night’s Snowflake Ball. For the first time in many years, organizers of the event offered me a free ticket. I was invited for a few years when the fundraising affair was just getting off the ground. Then the word complementary […]
Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson (Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oakland Township) honored the Lake Orion High School Varsity Soccer Team at a recent commissioner’s meeting. The team and Michigan’s Mr. Soccer, Billy Weaver, received proclamations honoring their accomplishments this season as the Division I District, League and OAA Division II Champions. Pictured are (left to […]
Area snowmobilers don’t need to head north to enjoy the pleasures of winter. Bald Mountain Recreation Area has seven miles of marked trails used for snowmobiling. They are located on the north side of Greenshield Road, east of Perry Acres subdivision and west of Kern Road in Lake Orion. In addition, snowmobiles are permitted throughout […]
Monday, Jan. 26, a dealer license plate was missing at Palace Chrysler on Lapeer Road. Mail tampering on Wildwood Court. Domestic violence arrest on Hidden Timbers Drive. *** Tuesday, Jan. 27, a coat containing a cell phone and driver’s license was taken from Hamlin Pub on Lapeer. Possession of marijuana at Lake Orion High School […]
Monday, Jan. 26 5:51 a.m.-A person on Bellevue had respiratory distress. Station #1 responded. 1:47 p.m.-Electrical wires were sparking on Hopefield. Station #3 responded. 5:28 p.m.-An accident occurred on South Lapeer Road. Station #1 responded. 6:57 p.m.-Station #1 responded to a head injury as the result of a fight on Casemer. Tuesday, Jan. 27 8:31 […]
Monday, Jan. 26, a citation was issued for a person urinating in public and minor in possession at the American Legion on South Broadway. A person was arrested at M-24/Atwater for driving while intoxicated (2). Suspicious circumstances on North Anderson. A purse was found on East Flint Street. A hit and run accident occurred on […]