"Alphabeasties" makes learning letters easier for visual kids

The Orion Library has the perfect book for visual kids to learn the alphabet: "Alphabeasties and other Amazing Types"!

Scare Guide: Where to Find Haunted Houses in Southeast Michigan

Looking for a good scare in Oakland, Livngston, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Macomb counties? Here's a roundup of haunted houses in the metro Detroit area and just beyond. If you dare.

50 Years Ago: This Week in Orion-Oakland Township History

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Orion and Oakland Township half a century ago? Find out here!

Your Guide to Oktoberfest At Canterbury Village 2012

Here is the list of events for this weekend at Canterbury Villiage in Orion Township for Oktoberfest!

Wanted: Inspectors for the Nov. 6 Election

Interested in becoming an election inspector for the Nov. 6 general election? Here's how you can in Oakland Township and Orion Township.

Are You Registered to Vote? The Deadline is Oct. 9!

With the voter registration deadline approching, we’ve put together information needed for Lake Orion and Oakland Township voters to register and vote, whether in person or by absentee.

Share Pics From Lake Orion's Homecoming!

We've got pics from Lake Orion's Homecoming game last week, where the Dragons won 42-7 over Rochester. Share your pics, too!

Now Hiring: Jobs In Orion And Oakland Township

A look at local businesses hiring in and around Orion and Oakland Township.

Lettter to the Editor: Blossom Ridge 'Clearly Headed for the Courts'

Oakland Township resident Francis Hughes offers a compromise on Blossom Ridge in hopes of avoiding litigation.

Hungry Howie's Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Foundation

The Oakland Township and Lake Orion stores will deliver pizza in pink boxes throughout the month of October.

Want to Stop Texting and Driving? There's an App and Device for That

New technology has been introduced to help curb distracted drivers from texting and driving. Check out these apps and gadgets that can help make you a less distracted driver.

Celebrate National Coffee Day With a Free Cup of Joe

Stop by participating 7-Eleven stores Friday and Caribou Coffee shops Saturday to pick up a drink on the house.

Section of Indian Lake Road to Close in Orion Twp. Starting Oct. 3

Heads up Orion Township drivers: A portion of Indian Lake Road from M-24 east will close Oct. 3 to Oct. 17.

Deputies Arrest Orion Man in Oakland Township Home Invasion

Oakland Township Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man and recovered stolen property from a home invasion in Oakland Township on Wednesday, according to a police report.

Mountain Bike Rider's Trail Guide to the Lake Orion/Oakland Township Area

Orion and Oakland Township has miles of mountain bike trails for residents to enjoy while the autumn leaves change to breathtaking streaks of gold, orange, red and yellow.

Now Hiring: Jobs In Orion And Oakland Township

A look at job openings and career opportunities around Orion and Oakland Township!

400 Dozen Baked Goods For Sale Today in Nearby Rochester

A cupcake walk and other kid-friendly activities will also highlight the Great American Bake Sale in downtown Rochester.

Local Communities Invited To 15th Annual Taste of Clarkston Event

Clarkston hosts its 15th annual Taste of Clarkston event at noon Sept. 23 from12-6 p.m. which features more than 30 local restaurants, free family-friendly entertainment and 50 exhibitors.

Orion Woman Catches Jewelry Thief Leaving Her Home

The man fled the scene but was later found, arrested and charged with home invasion.

Your Guide to Cider Mills in Oakland Township/Lake Orion Area and Beyond

It's officially fall. What better way to welcome the season than a cider mill tour?

Lake Orion Resident Invests, Aims to Revitalize Downtown Pontiac with Lafayette Place

Compassion Through Cameras Appoints Ayres and Killenberg Muzik to Board of Directors; Positions the Non-Profit Organization for Further Growth and Community Recognition

Make Reading Delicious with "From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate"

Orion Library makes reading nonfiction irresistible for your kids with books like "From Cocoa Beans to Chocolate"!

Mountain Bike Race to Raise Funds for Lake Orion After School Programs

Lake Orion High School will host the LOHS Dragon GAP/MiSCA mountain bike relay for teams of two this Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 22

Orion Township’s Friends Of The Library Book Sale Returns

The Friends of the Library organization historically generates around $20,000 per year from these three used book sales events for the library.

Scripps Middle School Students Pledge to Take a Stand Against Bullying

70 percent of Scripps Middle School students said they'd been bullied during an anti-bullying assembly with the Detroit Pistons and the Palace on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Public Hearing Tuesday Night on Blossom Ridge Development in Oakland Township

Residents will be able to give feedback on the Blossom Ridge development at the Oakland Township Zoning Board of Appeals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Letter: Residents Ask for Support for Referendum Opposing Blossom Ridge

These Oakland Township residents outline their case for opposing the Blossom Ridge development and say why they feel residents should sign the referendum petition.

Presentation to Trustees Highlights Plans for Mill Race

The mill race, which runs alongside Paint Creek, Orion Road and through several private properties, has been dry since late 2011. A presentation by the firm working to restore flow was made at last week's Oakland Township Board of Trustees meeting.

Weekly Chess Club Comes To Orion Township Public Library

The Orion Township Public will host a brand new Chess Club every Monday at 4:00pm beginning Sept. 17.

Shake It Up: How to Make Butter at Home

Our local mom columnist describes how a field trip to Van Hoosen Farm inspired her son to teach her an easy, fun way to make butter.

Tennis: Boys Varsity Match

Lake Orion Varsity Home Cheerleading & Football Game vs Stoney Creek

Lake Orion Swim & Dive: Girls Varsity Meet

The Murder Mystery Company Presents: "Of Sound Mind and Dead Body"

Lake Orion JV & Varisty Men's Soccer Game vs Seaholm

Raise the Roof for Affordable Housing

Focus: HOPE Walk 2012

Lake Orion Optimist Club Community Luncheon

Golling Buick-GMC Annual Classic Car Show benifiting the Orion Center