The Hon. Martin E. Clements, age 87, of Lake Orion, Michigan, formally of Detroit and Lapeer, Michigan, passed away on June 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Son of Martin and Mary (Mitchell) Clements, Marty was born on May 17, 1938. He grew up in Detroit where he graduated from the University of Detroit High School, […]
Dorothy Mae Major of Lake Orion passed away on May 16, 2025, joining her husband, Louis, and son, James, in Heaven. Dorothy, with her beautiful heart, was always there for that cup of coffee and a chat or a helping hand. She was a friend to many, with a smile that was a joy to […]
Todd Stimpson Mack, age 73, passed away peacefully at home in Clarkston, Michigan, on April 19, 2025, surrounded by love. Todd was born on December 30, 1951, in Sandusky, Ohio, to John and Nadine Mack. He spent his early years in Toledo before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later graduating from Rochester High School (Michigan) […]
Lake Orion starts the season 3-0 By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — It’s always a big rivalry when Lake Orion plays Oxford and the Lake Orion varsity girls soccer team struck quickly to defeat Oxford 3-0 on April 1, and have started the season 3-0. The Dragons then defeated Cranbrook Kingsbury 4-0 […]
Bond proposal remains far from finalized By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Although the details are far from finalized, Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education and members of district administration spent around four hours discussing a potential future bond during a workshop meeting on Feb. 26. In preparation for the board’s […]
OXFORD TWP. — The local ownership group at Metamora Golf & Country Club is proud to announce plans to acquire Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford Township. The sale is set to close at the end of this month. “The addition of Boulder Pointe Golf Club combines two exceptional facilities under one ownership umbrella, allowing […]
The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, along with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest. The scholarship contest commemorates the legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover and supporter of the CFF. “Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — A 34-year-old Dearborn Heights man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed another man multiple times outside of an Orion Township home on Jan. 22. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged Gul Nabi Rahmati with two felonies, including assault with intent to murder, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Lake Orion High School ski teams raced into the new year with their first competitions in the Pine Knob High School League this week at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort. The Lake Orion boys varsity team finished in second place in the Giant […]
Parents: Joyce and Mike Alexo GPA: 3.9 Favorite subject(s): Band Extracurricular activities: Marching band Hobbies/Interests: Crocheting and baking Plans after graduation: Go to college for music education at Michigan State University. Annalise is proudest of: Overcoming challenges that have come my way, and I continue to learn and grow with what life throws at me. […]