LO Forensics has state champion, one going to national tournament

Ask any member of the Lake Orion High School Forensics Team what they have learned from the program, and they will tell you self-confidence, better public speaking skills and better verbal communication. These skills will help the kids throughout their lives, but future forensics team members could miss out if the program is unable to […]

AAA rewards safety kids

Ken Price of AAA Michigan in Orion Township gathered safety patrol kids from elementary schools in Lake Orion for a pizza party at Friendship Park recently, to reward them for their service. AAA sponsors the safety program for schools, and local agents do a recognition event at the end of each school year. Coldstone Creamery […]

Notes

I’m sharing something with you that I read recently. All throughout history men have appeared to have the upper hand in dictating how the world has been run. But in actual fact, it seems it’s been more about compromise with the fairer sex. Women let men think they are the boss and it seems to […]

Letter to the Editor

This letter is in response to the recent letter to the editor regarding the fundraisng carnival held at Old World Canterbury Village. Stand Aldridge, owner of Olde World Canterbury Village, donated the area used for the carnival. It was done as a good will gesture to help Lake Orion High School raise funds. The event […]

Letter to the Editor

I recently spent some time on the Lake Orion Community Schools? website researching the proposed changes to the student transportation plan for 2004-2005. I disagree with the statement made in this plan that a ‘superior level of transportation service to all of our students? will be provided by this plan. Your plan states that by […]

Looking Back

Ten Years Ago June 1, 1994 ~~~LOHS? yearbook staff took 13 first place votes for the 1993 Dragon yearbook. They won their eighth straight Spartan Award for best book in the state, Class A. ~~~The median sale price for a home in Lake Orion/Orion Township in 1993 was $113,682. In 1994, it’s $132,386. ~~~Voters in […]

Residents discover the benefits of spring season walking

The U.S. surgeon general recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Local Clarkston residents are doing just that by taking advantage of the warmer weather and hitting the pavement, no matter the age or physical activity level. Walking has been found to be a very successful cardiovascular […]

Oakhurst charity event helps support ‘Fallen Heroes?

Not even near record-breaking rainfall could keep area residents and businesses from supporting an important cause when the challenge arose. The second annual Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Charity Golf Event at Oakhurst Country Club in Clarkston on May 24 raised $3,000 to support the statue saluting public service officers and another $1,000 to the family […]

Library gets ready for another summer of movies

Don’t be surprised if the smell of fresh popcorn greets you at the Independence Township Library; it’s just a sure sign that this summer’s ‘Matinee Movies? are back in full swing. Starting Wednesday, June 2, the library will once again host the summer movie series. From June until August, a new movie will premiere in […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, May 24, numerous items were stolen from a vehicle on Indian Pipe Court. *** Tuesday, May 25, check fraud at Burger King on Lapeer Road. Fraud at Kroger on Lapeer. Retail fraud at Kmart on Lapeer. Probation violation on Highlander. *** Wednesday, May 26, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin Road. A […]