No decision made yet on building’s future, PHASES will continue in district By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education supported the administration’s recommendation to close the Oakland County special needs program at Pine Tree Center during its meeting on Jan. 8. The district will cease […]
Parents: Karen and Patrick Slattery GPA: 3.808 Favorite subject(s): Math, science and engineering Extracurricular activities: Robotics, track and cross country Hobbies/Interests: Running and working out in my free time. Plans after graduation: Go to college, get a mechanical engineering degree and receive an MBA. Brady is proudest of: My accomplishments through STEM and what I […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Iron 24 Fitness + Recovery to the community during a ceremony on Jan. 9. (From left) Personal trainer Nicole Soderstrom and owners Tom and Beth Euriga cut the ribbon. The 24-hour gym offers fitness, cardio and strength equipment, post-workout recovery, an infrared sauna […]
With the winter weather beginning to make an appearance, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents of how to stay safe driving in the snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Slow down and leave space – reduce your speed and increase the distance between your vehicle and others. Slick roads mean it takes […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wpricel@mihomepaper.com TROY — The Lake Orion Competitive Cheer teams competed in the OAA Red Meet at Troy Athens, Jan. 8. The Dragons finished in fourth place in the varsity competition with a total of 740.34. points with 230.5 points in the first round; 214.34, second round; and 303.5, third […]
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 […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back after 27 point loss (47-20) at Rochester High School on Jan. 7 with a 17 point win (60-43) against Birmingham Groves on Thursday at Lake Orion High School. Senior Izzy Wotlinski led the Dragons with 32 points […]
The Lake Orion boys varsity basketball have have won five of their last six games after defeating Oak Park High School 52-37 on Friday at Lake Orion High School. Junior Ryan Rocheleau and senior Zack Parks both scored 13 points, while senior Gabe Scott scored 12. In their previous game, the boys beat Farmington High […]
Sunday, Jan. 19 is a date to keep in mind if you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution this year. That’s because research has shown that only 18 days after they’ve set their intention for a new year, the majority of people ditch their New Year’s Resolution by Jan. 19. One fitness app has […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Frozen fairways, icy water hazards, concrete tee boxes, snow-covered putting greens, frozen golfers: not a typical day on golf course. But for golfers who cannot wait for spring to hit the links the Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club’s 11th annual Ice Cup Golf Challenge fundraiser on […]