The community came out strong to honor veterans last week at the Orion Veterans Memorial, and a number of community organizations took part in the ceremony. The Blue Star Mothers placed a wreath, the Church Street Singers sang, and Boy Scout Troop 128 led the pledge. But it was retired Air Force Major Rick Briggs […]
Running low on dinner ingredients, lunch fixings or snack food? Better go get some groceries. Better yet, let GoGet go get some groceries and bring them to you. GoGet Grocery Delivery Service is the entrepreneurial endeavor of Ryan Lewandowski and Bill Peterson, both Lake Orion High School graduates and lifelong members of the community. The […]
Now that Tri-Party funds are almost assuredly coming in 2011, Orion Township is ready to get the show on the road. Scripps Road, that is. The board of trustees approved funding Monday for the initial phase of a project aimed at ‘improving the northbound turn lane off Scripps westbound onto M-24.? In other words, a […]
The Slomczenskis say they have plenty to be thankful for as their tradition of providing community members with a free Thanksgiving dinner marks its 31st year. The meal, served Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., is available to area seniors, shut-ins and others who want to share the holiday. ‘It’s open to the public,? said […]
Wondering how to best kick off the holiday season? Here’s a thought: Start with the Holly Jolly Folly on Friday, Dec. 3 then bundle up and make a trip to downtown Lake Orion for the 2010 Holiday Lighted Parade. The parade kicks off Saturday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., and organizers say there’s still plenty […]
On a sunny fall day last week, Sarah Trumbore walked into Limelight Salon in downtown Lake Orion. A short while later, she walked out feeling much lighter up top. After growing her hair nearly to her waist, Trumbore made a donation toWigs 4 Kids. The Michigan-based non-profit organization reaches out to kids and young adults […]
Bill and Donna Smith of Lake Orion arrived at Lake Orion United Methodist Church ? Precinct 12 ? ready to vote. ‘Enough is enough,? said Donna. ‘We want to see some change ? a different kind of change.? That same desire seemed to drive voters to the polls in Orion and across the state and […]
If everything goes according to plan, Milosch’s Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge will transform an environmentally-polluted community eyesore into a state-of-the-art body shop and bring 50-80 new jobs to Orion Township in the not-too-distant future. Owner Brian Milosch told the township board of trustees about his plans for the former Royal Oak Boring building at the […]
Fifty-two thousand dollars in library late fees? It may sound like something from a nightmare for the typically tardy, but the Orion Township Library actually expects to collect about $52,000 in late fees this year. But while the fees’comparable to other libraries’go right back into library coffers, those funds will hardly make a dent as […]
Love thy neighbor as thyself-just be careful when they start asking for favors. Orion Township officials and those from the surrounding community are exercising caution and looking closely at details after representatives from Independence Township inquired about hitching a ride with the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). Barbara Rollins, Independence Township Senior Center Director did […]