‘With the service that they provide us, it’s the least we can do.? That’s the reason Jerry Suzore gave as to why the Oxford-based Carport Structures Corporation donated a 20-foot-by-20-foot steel pavilion to the Orion Veterans Memorial. The memorial hosts functions on the National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Patriot’s Day in observance of the […]
The Lake Orion DDA has an idea for the Village whose time may have finally come. At the Feb. 12 DDA council meeting, executive director Suzanne Perrault gave a presentation on public parking in Lake Orion, and then revealed she has been approached by a local business owner about a possible property donation. Perrault said […]
After operating a full year without an Operations Director, Orion Township has hired Jeff Stout. Stout’s duties will be to oversee matters like buildings and grounds, purchasing and procurement contracts. He will serve as township liaison for the safety path committees, and will be actively involved ‘bridging the gap between labor and management,? he said. […]
Women’s Excellence in Midwifery isn’t your mother’s pregnancy care center. Nor is it your great-grandmother’s. In fact, you have never seen anything quite like it. Situated at 1406 S. Lapeer Road, the Women’s Excellence center of Midwifery opened its doors Feb. 4, with an Orion Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Feb. 13. ‘What […]
For the last five years the building at 158 S. Broadway in Lake Orion has been the home of North Oakland Vocational Association (NOVA). Established in 1992, NOVA helps differently-abled folks prepare for and find employment. The service is invaluable, but proprietor Barbara Bell of Rochester didn’t stop there. About a year ago she converted […]
Perhaps the happiest news a child can receive is that school has been cancelled due to inclement weather. But while snow days may bring joy to some, to others they are serious business. ‘It’s the one part of my job that I dislike most,? said Marion Ginopolis, Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools. ‘It’s a […]
The Paint Creek Trailways Commission is revising their Recreational Master Plan for 2013, and would like citizen input to improve the trail experience. According to Trail Manager Kristen Meyers, the Commission is considering more parking areas, acquisition of parcels bordering the trail, trailside drinking fountains, and interpretive sites to educate visitors about indigenous flora and […]
150 good friends came out to the Orion Center on Feb 1 to partake of some good food, good music and good spirits at the Lake Orion Optimist Club’s 2nd annual Wine Tasting Event. Optimist President Kelly Weaver praised the gathering who helped raise over $7,500. Photos by L. Farrell
Orion Township commuters will soon see a little more green at Scripps and M-24. Michigan Deparment of Transporation (MDOT) representative Robert Morosi said the crossroad has been the subject of study in recent months. He noted the lengthy queue that builds up in the morning as students and staff attempt to turn east from M-24 […]
Hard working Orion students are to receive more recognition for their work with the potential for higher grade point averages. Assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and assessment Heidi Kast informed the Lake Orion board of education at their Jan. 23 meeting. Whereas 4.0 was the highest GPA a LOHS student could previously earn, thanks to […]