The Clarkston Village Players are back in full swing for the 2003-04 season. And to CVP board president Al Bartlett, nothing compares to the theater. “It’s a real kick. We’re live. People love live theater. You get to see live action. The people are right in front of you,” he says enthusiastically. The nonprofit organization […]
The Clarkston football team made it two wins in as many weeks with a victory against Rochester Adams last Friday. The Wolves (2-0) captured the victory thanks in large part to junior receiver Brad Goodman. Goodman caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from Sam Palace with about four minutes left in the contest to lead Clarkston […]
Earlier this summer, Reverend Dennis Emmons became the chaplain for the Michigan State Police Groveland Post. Now he’s officially become the chaplain for the Lake Orion Police Department. LO Village Clerk Arlene Nichols swore in Emmons recently at the police department. Emmons lives in Lake Orion and is the current pastor of Gingellville Community Church. […]
Five people were arrested at a house party on Perry Street on Aug. 31. According to Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh, two police vehicles went to the home around 12:30 a.m. after receiving complaints about loud music and loud voices. The 21 year-old homeowner told officers he was having a party. He invited them […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of an animal bite on Walter S. Hall on Sept. 4. According to an OCSD report, a 40-year-old woman said her 9-year-old daughter was bitten by their neighbor’s dog as she was riding her bicycle in the street. The responding deputy reported there was no mark […]
Recently, I noticed the condition of a flag down the street. I watched the weary flag remain steadfast within her attempt to hold the weight of the nations integrity, firmly amidst her folds. I thought as I gazed at her glory, just how much she’s had to endure. My Father is a World War II […]
After an emergency meeting on Sept. 7, members of the Orion Community Cable Communications Commission agreed they needed a lawyer. They’re considering taking action, which may include court proceedings, against Comcast, Orion Township’s/Lake Orion’s cable provider. Comcast closed its office in this area in July and opened one in Independence Township. OCCCC Chairperson Douglas Corliss […]
Despite residents’ protests, a proposed establishment offering topless entertainment on Lapeer Road will have the same chance as any other business to prove itself to the Orion Township Board of Trustees, provided the club can meet the requirements of local ordinances. The facility, dubbed The Golden Door Gentleman’s Club, would offer upscale dining and topless […]
Over two months after the resignation of Eric Wilson from the Orion Township Board of Trustees, the board has yet to be able to find a replacement for him on the zoning board of appeals. The board had postponed a decision on naming a replacement until the Sept. 2 meeting, but had to postpone the […]
You know it’s almost the end of summer when the sunflowers can’t hold their heads up anymore. This sunflower is in downtown Lake Orion on Flint Street.