Originally published November 3, 2016 (Submission copy) The Village of Orland Park and Orland Township have many fun programs, activities, and events for the senior set. Village of Orland Park Sportsplex Fitness Manager Deborah Geghen shared information about their recent…
Originally published October 20, 2016 What is it like to be newlyweds, living without a lot of furniture in your recently purchased home, and then receiving a beautiful bedroom makeover in one day, courtesy of the folks from The DIY…
Originally published October 6, 2016 Tyler Oberheu is a 23-year-old Orland Park resident; attended Carl Sandburg High School, and has Tourette’s syndrome. He has not always felt like letting the world know about his Tourette’s. Until now. Oberheu has written…
Originally published September 22, 2016 The hunting season is underway. But to be an active hunter, a license is required. And it may mean taking a class. As found on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website, anyone born since…
Originally published August 25, 2016 School buses are snaking through neighborhoods. Children and parents are gathering at the appropriate bus stops. And teachers, parents and students alike are welcoming a new school year. Big changes also are in motion at…
Originally published August 25, 2016 David and Lisa Schott are Orland Park residents with three children: Alyssa, 18; Madeline 16; and Carter, 14. Dave is an engineer while Lisa is a teacher in Orland School District 135. Their first daughter,…
Originally published August 11, 2016 Camp Quality of Illinois is again providing a fun-filled program for children with cancer. The weeklong program, which started Sunday, is at Camp Manitoqua, 8122 Sauk Trail in Frankfort. For 22 years, the camp has…
Originally published July 28, 2016 What does an addict look like? We think we could pick someone with addiction issues out of a crowd because of accepted generalizations, but what if I described to you a young athlete who had…
Originally published July 14, 2016 Located toward the west end of town, McCarthy Farms stand at 9700 W. 167th St. in Orland Park is now open! Fresh fruits, vegetables, and other produce are available daily. On a very rainy Thursday…
Originally published June 30, 2016 Ryan Nash was the kid next door who may have seemed a bit shy to those who did not know him well. But he always had a huge infectious smile that could light up a…