The election process barely skipped a beat duing a brief power outage in precincts 8 and 9 Tuesday. That’s the word from Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults, who said quick work kept everything rolling along smoothly. ‘It was pretty exciting to see everyone pull together to make sure our election went well,? said Shults, noting […]
A woman who stopped to walk her dog was only away from the car about 15 minutes before returning to find a smashed window and missing purse. That’s the word from Orion Township deputies, who are warning residents to remove or hide valuables whether leaving their vehicles, or parking at home. “You’re inviting (thieves) into […]
Something snapped. It was the only explanation that made any sense to Karen and Hugh Hudson after the suicide of their son Michael in 2009. Michael had been depressed, yes, and uncertain about the path to his future. But he also had a close relationship with both his parents, who noticed when he began to […]
Three candidates running for Michigan’s 46th House District had a chance to answer questions on several politically charged topics when they attended a forum hosted and moderated by the Oakland Area League of Women Voters last week. The event, held and recorded at Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) studio July 21, featured candidates Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford), […]
It worked. Dozens of seniors smiled, laughed and even hugged Beth Hency last week when they opened the door and found her waiting outside with fresh flowers. Hency, who owns Amazing Petals Florist in Lake Orion, was participating in “Make Someone Smile Week,” an annual community outreach program sponsored by Teleflora and member florists nationwide […]
With the Aug. 3 primary less than two weeks away and plenty at stake, local officials are gearing up for a long election day. ‘We’re expecting a high turnout,? said Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults. ‘We’re prepared.? Representatives from the Oakland County clerk’s office were holding a workshop for election inspectors in Orion on Tuesday, […]
Kids who spent last week up to their elbows in Winterstone, a sculpture modeling and carving compound, are something special. That’s the word from engineer-turned-sculptor Lorne P. Winters, who worked with the Lake Orion High School Art Club to create new pieces for the school’s sculpture garden. “The kids are fabulous,” said Winters, who developed […]
With the sun blazing overhead, Aaron Manriquez of Lake Orion, followed by Aaron Toth, take off from the starting line at Saturday’s second annual Dual-A-Thon, hosted by the Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club. Some 60 participants, spanning from age 6 to 67, took part in the event. See this week’s print edition, or check us […]
With the sun blazing overhead, Aaron Manriquez of Lake Orion, followed by Aaron Toth, take off from the starting line at Saturday’s second annual Dual-A-Thon, hosted by the Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club. Some 60 participants, spanning from age 6 to 67, took part in the event. See this week’s print edition, or check us […]
Running low on fuel? If all goes according to plan, Orion Township residents may soon have what some call a ‘much needed? pit stop. Darrell and Marylou Enneking , owners of Indianwood Junction Party Store, recently walked away with conceptual approval after delivering plans for expansion to the township planning commission. The proposed Planned Unit […]