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 […]
Beverly Morris passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Beatrice Robson and Frederick Robson. Beverly’s early years were shaped by resilience and adaptability. At just five years old, she experienced the loss of her father, a profound change that led her mother to […]
Betty Sue Adler of Lake Orion passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 77. Betty was born on March 20, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan to Robert and Helen Davis. She was the wife of Bobby for 52 years; mother of Lauraie (late Brent) Carr and Sonya (Russell) Majors; grandma of Ross (Rydia) […]
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Betty Jean Watterworth announces her passing on Feb. 16, 2025 at the age of 94. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bradley and John; her grandchildren, Brett Watterworth, Brooke Parsons, Brandon Watterworth, Brittany Miller, Kyle Watterworth, Bethany Codrean, Bradley Watterworth, […]
Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]