Dear Lake Orion, This letter is in response to the many, many letters from James Delavan. I will only sign my initials as I don’t want to become the next victim of his barbs. Delavan, I’m weary of your complaining about our township officials. As you have brought up several times, these are elected officials. […]
Monday, July 14, a drunken driving arrest occurred on South Broadway. Larceny from a car on South Broadway. Someone complained about fireworks on Central. *** Tuesday, July 15, a possible prowler was outside a home on North Axford. A person heard a popping sound coming from Flint/Orion Road. It sounded like someone with a BB […]
The Scripps Mansion is truly itself a work of art, right down to every last door hinge. Built in 1926 as the country home of William E. Scripps, the 67-room mansion boasts metal work by Oscar Bach, leather ceilings and an Istrian marble fireplace from Italy. “It’s a work of art,” said Guest House President […]
Summer fun can easily turn tragic if the proper precautions are not taken when heading out into the water for a swim. The American Red Cross reminds swimmers that although outdoor activities are often the highlight of summer, children and parents shouldn’t take a vacation from safety. Learning to swim and swim well is the […]
While other teams have put away their baseball gloves and bats for the summer, the Great Lakes ThunderCats’ season is still in full swing, after they competed against statewide competition over July 18-20 in the 2003 Grand Blanc Invitational Baseball Tournament. For the first time, the ThunderCats played at the major league regulation base distances […]
The Orion Township Parks and Recreation Department hosted Challenger British Soccer Camps for area players on July 14-18 at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road. Challenger British Soccer is one of the most respected and experienced soccer training organizations in the United States. The week-long camp featured one and a half hour sessions for novice […]
Monday, July 14 4:11 p.m.-Station #2 responded to an unresponsive person at the Bald Mountain Park on South Lapeer Road. Tuesday, July 15 8:22 a.m.-A man on North Broadway was unconscious. Station #1 responded. 3:25 p.m.-A man who was bitten by a dog was brought into Station #1 on South Anderson. 9:33 p.m.-A medical emergency […]
Starting July 23, diners will have another option in Orion Township as Ruby Tuesday opens in the former World of Floors location on Lapeer Road. Construction on the restaurant began in the building about 60 days ago, according to managing partner Tony Lankford. Lankford is a 1992 Lake Orion High School graduate and a current […]
Monday, July 14, burglary at the General Motors Plant on Giddings Road. Numerous windows were broken. Lawn equipment was stolen from a vehicle at Kroger on Lapeer Road. Unauthorized use of debit card at BW3’s Restaurant on Lapeer. *** Tuesday, July 15, felonious assault and possession of marijuana on Kimberly. A CD player was taken […]
Melanie O’Neil, Lake Orion School District’s Director of Childcare Programs, and some preschool kids got up close and personal with a plant that didn’t smell too good during a tour of Jacobsen’s Garden Town last week.