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Steven MurtaughSteven Murtaugh Parents: Eileen and Matthew Murtaugh Grade: Senior Favorite subject: business Extracurricular activities: Drama Club/Thespian Society, part-time theater assistant Hobbies ...more >> |
Peeking In The Past15 years ago February 8, 1995 ~ Robertson Brothers Co. took Orion Township to court after a planned agreement failed. The previous September, the township denied rezoning requests for 130 acres from Robertson Brothers, who wanted to build a residential community and a commercial center....more >> |
Kathryn CarlsonKathryn Carlson Kathryn is now among 18 free-throw shooters vying for the Great Lakes Regional title in the Elks "Hoop Shoot" Michigan State Contest. Having already tasted glory in her local and district contest, Kathryn captured another first-place finish, Saturday, Jan....more >> |
Staci Spears, Randall J. Lucy, D. Kyle UptonStaci Spears Staci, a freshman at Hillsdale College, earned a spot on the Dean's List, fall 2009. The biology major is a 2009 graduate of Lake Orion high school and daughter of Ron and Dana, of Lake Orion....more >> |
Community calendarA calendar of places to go, people to see and things to doFebruary Fun Days. Bring the kids to celebrate Mardi Gras every Saturday in February, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., at Ed's Broadway, 2 S. Broadway, in downtown Lake Orion. Free face-painting, and a different kid-friendly character each week (don't forget your camera)....more >> |
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MilestonesGathered at his Gingellville home, friends and family helped Louie Smith celebrate his 90th birthday. Pictured are his children Duane and Larry, both of Orion, Craig, of Arizona, Denise (Hudson) of Metamora and Diane (Braga), of California, and his wife Marge....more >> |
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Community calendarNeed some fresh artistic inspiration? The Orion Art Center might have the answer. Check out the new classes, and check back next week for additional offerings scheduled to begin in March....more >> |
Community calendarFree seminar hosted by Lake Orion ChurchChrist the Redeemer Community's "Understanding Mental Health Issues" Educational Series will present author, columnist and educator, Jacqueline Castine, who will facilitate an interactive workshop on Thursday, Feb....more >> |
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| 1844: Henri Rousseau, French painter. |
| 1856: Grace Hoadley Dodge, philanthropist, helped organize the YWCA. |
| 1860: Willem Einthoven, physiologist, inventor of the electrocardiogram. |
| 1867: Frances Densmore, ethnomusicologist. |
| 1878: Glenn Hammond Curtiss, aviation pioneer. |
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| 1863: The siege of the Confederate Port Hudson, Louisiana, begins. |
| 1881: The American Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton. |
| 1927: Charles Lindbergh lands in Paris completing the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic. |
| 1940: British forces attack German General Rommel's 7th Panzer Division at Arras, slowing his blitzkrieg of France. |
| 1941: The first U.S. ship, the S.S. Robin Moor, is sunk by a U-boat. |
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