An outbreak that has plagued several school districts in Oakland County in the past month found its way to Lake Orion, as the school district reported two confirmed cases of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) last week. The first confirmed case came on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Oakview Middle School, prompting the school […]
Fifth and sixth graders across the state will be retaking the MEAP ELA writing section on Wednesday, Nov. 7 after a security breach occurred and the threatened the fairness of the test. The breach stems from an article in a Jackson newpspaper, that featured the current year’s writing prompts. The article was published and placed […]
It may have been a spur of the moment decision, but for recent Lake Orion graduate Sam Krumrine, it’s one that is going to change his life. Krumrine, who graduated last June, attended the Young Americans workshop held earlier this month in Lake Orion. While he was there and after spending time with some of […]
Halloween was a little extra special this week for Pine Tree students thanks to Head Custodian Dan Hart. Hart, who has worked in the district for 35 years and at Pine Tree for the last 16, goes out of his way and out of his wallet to spread some holiday spirit around the school at […]
It’s all about the planning for Team 302 right now, as the Lake Orion High School Robotics Team is deep into their preseason with preparations for another successful year. According to Advisor Nathan Cobb, who is also a drafting and design teacher at the high school, the team is currently taking care of some odds […]
As monies raised tops the $200,000 mark, the community continues their efforts to help the Schrauger family in their time of need. A father and son team, Mark and Shawn Southern, have created a website that makes it easy for those that wish to donate to do so in with the simple click of a […]
Totals are in after two events earlier this month, hosted by Darci Seipke Benefit Fund. On Oct. 6-7, a craft show was held at Canterbury, with over 46 vendors in attendance. According to Darci’s mom, Pam Seipke, the craft show raised about $2,300. Due to the success of the event, she added that plans are […]
After years of working in education, Robert Koenigsknecht is looking forward to serving as an elementary principal in Dragon Country. Koenigsknecht, also known as Mr. K to his students and staff, is filling the position of interim principal at Paint Creek Elementary, a position that become vacant after previous principal Bev Tepper accepted a position […]
Members of Howarth United Methodist Church have really taken to the concept that love can grow. It might not be exactly what you think, but it is something that is changing the lives of many. Named the ‘Love Garden,? the church has been growing produce to help feed those in need. ‘It’s a vision our […]
It’s a night designed to combine dinner and dancing all for the benefit of education in Lake Orion. On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Lake Orion Education Foundation will be hosting An Evening for Education 2 dinner, dance and auction, held at Canterbury Castle starting at 6 p.m. The event, sponsored by National City, will feature […]