Amber Wilson, 29

Amber Wilson, 29

Amber Paige Marie Wilson died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 29. She is survived by her mother Michelle Stephens, mother of children Colton, Baylee, Kayne Justin and Violet, baby sister of siblings Russell Wilson and Natasha Wilson, niece to Donald Mudge, aunt to Summer Keith and Ashtin Hughes. Amber Wilson […]

Sue Smith, 70

Sue Smith, 70

Sue Smith, age 70, was born October 30, 1953 and passed away on February 28, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Rod Smith; her son Mike (Angela) Manausa; grandkids Donivan and Madison Manausa; her siblings: Doug and Donna Mann, Dorthy Borgne, Dick and Ginny Mann; and Rod’s siblings: Rick and […]

Districts begin tonight for LO girls basketball squad

Districts begin tonight for LO girls basketball squad

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls basketball team has had an up-and-down season, beginning with a 7-0 start. The team them lost six in a row. But head coach Bob Brydges always felt his team had talent, determination and heart. “It’s tough to be where we’re at after […]

Lake Orion boys swim and dive finishes fifth at OAA Red championships

Three LO divers qualify for regional meet ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Boys Swim and Dive team wrapped the regular season finishing in fifth place in the OAA Red Division Championships at home from Feb. 21-23. Finishing in the top 16 to earn points for the Dragons during the meet were: in the 50-yard […]

Village Council votes to extend contract with Orion Twp. for police services

Extension good for 60 days; to cost $45,000 per month By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved extending its current contract with Orion Township for law enforcement services for another 60 days. The previous contract was set to expire March 3. The request from Lake Orion Police Chief […]

Lake Orion DDA board hires new executive director

DDA board creates, fills assistant executive director position By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Lake Orion has a new Downtown Development Authority executive director, and a new assistant executive director, who will lead the DDA through a challenging period of growth and development, DDA board members said The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority […]

LOCS poised to approve new elementary math programming

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Feb. 14, the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education received a presentation and recommendation from members of the district’s math pilot committee regarding findings of a now completed trial of two elementary math pilot programs. District math specialist and instructional coach Emilie […]

Just another day in the village

I could not attend the Feb. 20 DDA meeting. Contrary to normal proceedings, it wasn’t broadcast but is now on OrionONTV. While not on the agenda or in the meeting information, they selected a new executive director and assistant. No information was provided on who else may have applied. Page 18 of the meeting information […]

November election costs more than just the election

While reading the minutes of recent DDA meetings, I noticed that an expenditure of $12,425.98 was paid for attorney fees for the suit against Oakland County and a local village resident. Also, that board voted to dismiss further litigation on the petition regarding the election held in November. The suit was in effect to stop […]

Senior of the Week: Virginia Haddad

Parents: Corry and Michael Haddad GPA: 3.37 Favorite subject(s): Science Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse. I’m a four year varsity athlete and served as a captain last season. Hobbies/Interests: When I’m not at school, I enjoy hiking, going on runs and spending time with friends and family. I’m also the secretary of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s […]