Skateboarders beware

Individuals in the area of Verwood Apartments may see an increase of police presence after various reports of skateboarders trespassing. According to Irene Nowak, of Verwood Apartments, children are skateboarding on top of their carport even though a ‘No Trespassing? sign is displayed. ‘We are very concerned that one of these boys could be seriously […]

Man arrested twice in an hour

A 27-year-old Pontiac man was picked up twice by Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies on Saturday, for both trespassing and disorderly conduct. According to an OCSD report, the man was first arrested in a vacant trailer at the Orion Lakes Mobile Home Park. He was brought to the Orion substation on Joslyn Road, where he was […]

Summer camp returns

Looking for a flexible summer camp to meet your work schedule? Orion Outdoors Camp, formerly, Orion Adventure Camp, is the answer for you. Register daily, weekly or for the entire nine weeks of summer. Your child will spend this summer in the great outdoors at Friendship Park, making friends, playing sports, water games, and arts […]

Program needs drivers

The Lake Orion Senior Center Meals on Wheels program is looking for substitute and weekly drivers. Please call Joanne at (248)693-7709 or stop by the Senior Center at 21 E. Church Street to learn more.

Art Center seeks pics

The Orion Art Center is looking for entries for its annual photography show. This year, the show’s theme is ‘Around the World,? and $500 in prizes will be awarded. Entries can be dropped off Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, June 15 from 10 a.m.-5p.m.; and Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m.-3p.m. Fee […]

ONTV hosts camp

With the school year coming to a close, its time to start planning for summer. Orion Neighborhood Television is offering a summer video camp for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Summer Video Camp 2007 will teach participants about various aspects of video production. The students will also produce a program that will air on […]

Benefit honors Nance’s memory, awards scholarships

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 […]

Lake Orion fireworks need funding

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 […]

Residents have fun celebrating a new season for village parks

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 […]

Letter to the Editor

On Wednesday, May 23, a certified letter was received and signed for by my husband. Upon opening the letter it was discovered that, Jill Verros ? Deputy/Assistant for our Orion Township Supervisor had an attorney from a Mount Clemens law firm asking me to publish a retraction of a statement that I had published in […]