Snow lovers get on board with growing sport

Groveland Twp. – For Nick Compeau, winter snow means hitting the slopes. And the jumps. Snowboarding is a favorite powder sport for Nick, 17, of Goodrich. Although he’s been skiing longer, Nick finds snowboards more of a kick. ‘It’s just something different,? he said. ‘I like it better than skiing.? Nick’s not alone. ‘There’s a […]

Slip-sledding all day

Bryce Waters, 5, of Goodrich takes advantage of the Christmas snowfall to catch a saucer ride downhill at Goodrich Country Club. While rain dominated the area following Christmas, meteorologist Steven Freitag of the National Weather Service in White Lake, Mich. expects arctic blasts of temperatures around 20 degrees during the day Jan. 5, with temperatures […]

CenturyTel eyes expanded Goodrich calling plan

Goodrich – Within a few months, Goodrich residents calling Davison or Ortoaznville might not incur long-distance charges. CenturyTel, the phone service provider for the Goodrich Area, will soon apply to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for approval of an Adjacent Exchange Calling Plan. ?(Goodrich) can call now to Flint and Grand Blanc,? said Teresa […]

Treading on thin ice ‘just not safe’

Brandon Twp – Skating, snowmobiling, and ice fishing are common cures for the winter blues. Yet under the feet of the winter ice- warriers lies danger. ‘I don’t trust any ice because there are too many different kinds,? said Deputy John Graham of the Oakland County Sheriff Department Marine Division. ‘Dark, clear, solid ice is […]

Goodrich seeks volunteer shovelers

Goodrich – A blanket of snow may be picturesque, but it needs to stay off the sidewalks, says a Village of Goodrich ordinance. Elderly or physically impaired residents needing assistance with snow removal can call the Goodrich Village office at (810) 636-2570. Goodrich is also looking for snow removal volunteers to help their Goodrich neighbors […]

Goodrich author-illustrator back to drawing board

Goodrich – A blanket of snow may be picturesque, but it needs to stay off the sidewalks, says a Village of Goodrich ordinance. Elderly or physically impaired residents needing assistance with snow removal can call the Goodrich Village office at (810) 636-2570. Goodrich is also looking for snow removal volunteers to help their Goodrich neighbors […]

Top 10 stories in The Orion Review in 2003

Power outage news topped this year’s list of The Lake Orion Review’s top 10 stories. 1. Ice and plenty of it hit the area in April. Over 9,000 residents lost power. The fire department responded to over 160 calls and fallen branches caused problems on the roads. Township trustees decided to budget up to $100,000 […]

Developer prepares to open 40,000-square foot retail center

Phase I of the Orion Village Crossing development at Baldwin and Maybee Roads is underway, bringing “neighborhood shopping” to the area. “Most of the tenancy will be neighborhood in nature,” Roseville developer Tony Ferlito said. “To prevent people from having to go all the way down to I-75.” According to Ferlito, no one has officially […]

Looking Back at 2003 in The Lake Orion Review

The Orion Memorial on M-24 is becoming more of a reality with every passing day in the fall as construction continues to move swiftly along. For more 2003 photos and story read this week’s Lake Orion Review.

8th grader traveling with People to People

Kelsey Proctor of Lake Orion has been selected as a Student Ambassador for the United States. She is an eighth grader at Oakview Middle School. The 14 year old says she is proud to represent her country and is sure this adventure will teach her much about the world and relations within it. Proctor is […]