Lake Orion Village Manager Paul Zelenak has been approved for another year at his position, and according to his employers, he’s not taking the job lightly. Village President Ken Van Portfliet said despite the positive response Zelenak received at his approval meeting, he only seemed interested in areas where he could improve. Categories reviewed included […]
The Lady Dragon soccer team fell twice to their opponents during the introductory games of 2011’s Spring season. The first game, against North Farmington on March 29, saw both teams putting forth a solid effort, despite the chilly weather. Both teams took to the field in garb usually reserved for much warmer days. Battling back […]
Children from grades kindergarten through fifth grade had an opportunity to show off their unique talents at Pine Tree’s Variety Show on March 24. From singing popular songs, dancing to classic beats, displaying knowlegde or simply telling jokes, the kids had the audience clapping and laughing for the entire presentation.
Michigan’s governor, Rick Snyder, is running Lansing differently since he took office from his predecessor, Jennifer Granholm. And, while officials in Orion Township are overall pleased with his progress, reservations remain. Orion Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb said he supports what Snyder is doing in Michigan’s capital; he believes the governor has yet to understand what […]
Four time Olympic swimmer and 1996 gold medalist in 4x200m freestyle relays, Sheila Taormina visited the Lake Orion High School on March 22 to help local swimmers young and old Amy Kuiper, Aquatics Director at the Lake Orion Natatorium, said the event was a unique experience. ‘Some community members heard about a clinic she was […]
As construction continues and the eventual completion of Lake Orion’s Streetscape project grows ever nearer, area residents can be sure they will be able to see the good and the bad, day or night. Part of the Streetscape’s general improvements include the replacement of the tungsten bulbs currently in the lamps lining downtown’s streets with […]
The Lake Orion High School Boy’s Varsity Lacrosse team began its normal season a little late with a rescheduled game on Sunday, March 27. The season is not off to a great start, seeing the Dragons defeated, 14-7, by Bloomfield Hills United (Andover), but final two quarters proved better for Lake Orion. The game started […]
The Varsity Girls? Tennis team started their season out with a lose to Notre Dame Prep, 6-2, as team members donned the warmed flexible clothing available to took to the courts. While the team overall lost, two games did fall into Lake Orion’s list of victories with Captain Abby Ulewicz winning her singles round while […]
Spring sports continued last week, as rosters were finalized, teams were declared and season goals were set. As if sensing the need for clean fields, even Mother Nature put a hold on the snow, sleet and cold, wafting in unusually warm weather so the athletes could practice outside. While Michigan weather would cash in the […]
New Governor Rick Snyder is shaking things up in Lansing, staying true to his word on running Michigan like a business. Local government officials recently offered their thought on some of these changes, including the Competitive Bidding Bill and the Emergency Financial Status legislation. Opinions, while mostly positive, remain mixed. Lake Orion Village Manager Paul […]