The Orion Senior Center is in the process of gathering information on what to do in various emergencies and how to help seniors in an emergency, trying to keep everyone aware and safe. Lisa Sokol, director of the senior center, is planning on creating an easy-access flip book available to staff members, having emergency information […]
Songs and laughter fill a room at the Lake Orion Senior Center every Thursday night by the members of ‘Take Off Pounds Sensibly.? Take Off Pounds Sensibly, better known as TOPS, is a support group for individuals in the process of losing weight. The local chapter of TOPS welcomes both men and women over the […]
In September 2006, Tom Butler, Jr. took charge of a beautification project up at St. Augustine’s House, in Addison, as he worked to become an Eagle Scout. Located on E. Drahner Road, St. Augustine’s is the only Lutheran monastery in the United States. Butler volunteered over thirty hours to plan and build three stone walls […]
In September 2006, Tom Butler, Jr. took charge of a beautification project up at St. Augustine’s House, in Oxford, as he worked to become an Eagle Scout. St. Augustine’s is the only Lutheran monastery in the United States. It is located on East Drahner Road. Butler volunteered over thirty hours to plan and build three […]
When filling up their vehicles with gasoline, customers at Alexander’s Auto Wash and Detailing Center will find television screens at every pump. The screens, which were installed in mid-April to the Mobil gas station, are provided by Gas Station Television (GSTV). The new feature allows customers to view the news, weather, sports and a listing […]
Paint Creek Cemetery was honored with a Michigan Historical Marker on Saturday, June 2. The dedication ceremony recognized Paint Creek Cemetery’s long history in Oakland Township, those interred there, and the Paint Creek Cemetery Association (PCCA) for over 150 years of caring for the two acres of grounds. Presenting the marker to the PCCA board […]
Over two hundred family members, friends and members of the community attended the second annual Natalie Rae Nance Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, June 2. The dinner was held at the Knights of Columbus on Orion Road to raise money for the scholarship fund. Natalie Nance graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2003 and was […]
Each year residents of Lake Orion look forward to the fireworks held every summer by the Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA). ‘The fireworks are in jeopardy. Corporate donors are dropping out or scaling back,? said Carl Cyrowski of the LOFA. Cyrowski said that he understands that with the current economy, money is tight for both […]
The warm, sunny weather on Saturday, June 2, helped make the first Park Celebration Day a success. Park Celebration Day was held at Green’s Park and was free for all who attended. Visitors could take part in making crafts, swimming, an assortment of water balloon games and could enjoy food provided by Lake Orion’s Park […]
Orion Township’s Parks and Recreation department held an open house on Wednesday, May 23. The public was welcome to come and voice their opinions on future plans for Civic Center Park, Friendship Park, McConnell Field and Gingell Nature Area. Leah Groya, a professional planner for Wade Trim, was hired to help with the project. She […]