Former special education director says she’s ‘no longer proud to be a Dragon’ By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Feb. 12 was their first regular meeting since supporting the administration’s recommendation to close the Oakland County special needs program at Pine Tree […]
DDA to discuss snow plowing responsibilities By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council 6-0 approved a service agreement with the Downtown Development Authority on Feb. 10 for the Department of Public Works to perform snow removal services and salting on sidewalks and parking lots downtown on behalf of […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township has been recognized, along with 91 other communities across the state, as a five-star community by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Orion Township was highlighted for its successes and efforts in […]
It’s been a very wintery winter with all the snow and the freezing cold temperatures. If you haven’t replenished your hot chocolate, tea or coffee supply this is your reminder. The roads…well I have driven in better conditions and I have driven in worse conditions. Whatever the weather is just be careful wherever you have […]
Parents: Alice and Alberto Cruz GPA: 4.137 Favorite subjects: Math Extracurricular activities: Playing saxophone in the marching band. Hobbies/interests: Fishing, bowling and playing games with my friends. Plans after graduation: I want to go to Indiana University to major in music education and become a music teacher. What Sebastian is most proud of: My continuous […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor, and Jeanne Osentoski Review Contributor jnewell@mihomepaper.com STERLING HEIGHTS — Turning 100 years old is a milestone to celebrate for anyone reaching that mark. For longtime Lake Orion resident Charles “Chuck” Ring, Jr., who turned 100 years old on Feb. 14, he said he never thought about reaching triple digits. He […]
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 […]
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 […]
LOHS loses to Clarkston, Ferndale FERNDALE — Lake Orion High School senior Izzy Wotlinski scored her 1,000th career point during a 62-48 loss against Ferndale on Feb. 13. Wotlinksi’s milestone came two days after she scored 19 points and pulled down eight rebounds in a 46-37 loss against Clarkston in Lake Orion on Feb. 11. […]
Approval does not fund the plan By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 6-0 to adopt its 2024-25 through 2029-30 capital improvement plan (CIP) during its meeting on Feb. 10. Council Member George Dandalides was absent. The plan identifies $28,758,208 worth of capital needs for the village […]