Police looking for robber, ask public for help

Lake Orion police have a pretty good idea of what the man who robbed a service station in the village last Tuesday looks like. However, they are asking for the public’s help in finding him. Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the lone male robber is about 18-21 years old, stands about 5?7?-5?10? tall and has […]

Pre-parade bash brightens season

The Orion Area Parade Group said ‘Let there be lights? on Friday evening — and alas, there were! And there will continue to be holiday lights following another successful Holly Jolly Folly in support of the village’s annual Lighted Parade. Hundreds of supporters of the Orion Area Holiday Lighted Parade showed up Friday at Milosch’s […]

They do Lions? share to make season memorable for all

When the spirit of Christmas lifts the hearts of some, the accumulative joy can be felt through an entire community. In Lake Orion, that spirit is ubiquitous. While many individuals and organizations are in the giving mood during the holidays, few can match the generosity and goodwill the Lake Orion Lions Club brings to the […]

Street Beat

There’s still a lot of complaining being heard from Michigan Wolverine fans, suggesting that the team got the short end of the stick by not being picked for a rematch against Ohio State in the BCS title game. The reality is that Michigan had its chance in the final game of the regular season and […]

Webber’s young authors meet with mentors

Eight student authors from Webber Elementary School recently had the chance to pick up some tricks of the writing trade. On Nov. 18, Erinn Promo, Alec Dugan, Madeline Stroin, Callie Belanger, Chris Arena, Erin Womack, Corrin Fancher and Michael Jennings, attended the Oakland County Young Authors Conference at the Oakland ISD. The student writers were […]

Sagebrush reopening has ’em lined up at the door

It didn’t take long for word to get out Friday morning that the Sagebrush Cantina had reopened for business. After a test run on Thursday, the restaurant’s owners, managers and staff were ready and waiting for an onslaught of lunch customers on Friday. From those waiting in line at the door, to staff members who’d […]

Four decades of Goodfellows

Whether night or day — rain or shine, the firefighters at Station 3 in Gingellville are always prepared to answer the alarm. Similarly, when the holiday season rolls around, the group is ready again to answer the bell. But this time for another cause — the annual Goodfellows newspaper sale. For 40 years, firefighters at […]

Parade ready for march down Broadway

Organizers of the 2006 Orion Area Holiday Lighted Parade are advising everyone to arrive early for Saturday’s event which begins at 6 p.m. downtown. Regarded as the fourth-largest lighted parade in Michigan, the Dec. 2 ‘Christmas on Broadway? parade will feature numerous musical and marching units, including the Lake Orion High School Senior and Junior […]

Restaurant clears final hurdle

Though the doors haven’t officially opened, one can almost detect the faint aroma of fine Mexican cuisine emanating from the Sagebrush Cantina. On Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council helped Sagebrush owner Dia Zaraga move one step closer to opening the downtown restaurant. After agreeing unanimously to a resolution that allowed Zaraga to transfer his […]

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