Customers of the Sagebrush Cantina are delighted that the restaurant is open again, after it was destroyed in a devastating fire in 2004. As evidence, they’ve been turning out in droves to sample the Mexican cuisine provided by owner Dia Zaraga and staff. But at least one downtown business owner says the eatery’s reopening has […]
With educational dollars growing tighter, some teachers have been digging into their own pockets to help fund unique and creative programs for their students. In an effort to assist teachers and provide students with enhanced educational opportunities, the rejuvenated Lake Orion Educational Foundation has been awarding mini-grants for programs that meet certain criteria. Last Wednesday, […]
It’s ironic that the long-awaited reopening of the Sagebrush Cantina, the same business that gave the downtown district a huge shot in the arm little more than a month ago, is now the subject of criticism from some other business owners. The reason? The Cantina’s customers are taking up too many parking spaces downtown, which […]
Motorists traveling south on M-24 will soon find it easy to make left-hand turns onto eastbound Atwater Street in the Village of Lake Orion. Village Council members passed a resolution last Monday, completing the final step required for installation of a new left-turn signal at the corner. Village Manager JoAnn Van Tassel said a turn […]
The school district’s newly renovated administration building opened for business Wednesday, just in time for the school board’s first meeting of the new year. The building, at 315 N. Lapeer St. in downtown Lake Orion, recently underwent a $1 million facelift, including an expanded parking area, reconfigured entranceway, sidewalks, a conference room, new paint and […]
The work of young artists from the Lake Orion and Oxford school districts, and from St. Joseph Catholic School, will be on display at the Orion Art Center from Jan. 16 thorugh Feb. 16. The Fifth Annual Student Art Show reflects the artistic efforts of students at all grade levels, says exhibit coordinator Sue Welch. […]
It’s not exactly a case of musical Dumpsters, but Sagebrush Cantina owner Dia Zaraga’s request to move his Dumpster from village property to the lot behind his restaurant, may be music to the ears of all involved. Zaraga, who earlier sought permission to have the Dumpster placed on village property south of the restaurant, asked […]
It was in the fall of 1961, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that a 21-year-old Fred Lizyness first set eyes on his daughter, Aida. Lizyness was in the midst of a six-year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Base in San Juan. Shortly after Aida’s birth, in October of that […]
One item likely to be at the top of the Orion Township Board’s agenda in the new year, is a ballot proposal to fund a major expansion of the township library. Most township officials seem to agree the library on Joslyn Road is working beyond its capacity and needs to expand to service a growing […]
The season’s uncommonly mild temperatures are welcome news to most residents whose winter heating bills have been lower than expected. The warm trend has been less than desirable to Ron Jedlicki, owner of Hook, Line & Sinker in downtown Lake Orion. The Broadway Street bait and fishing tackle shop has fewer customers than usual lately, […]