By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion High School varsity football team earned their third straight victory on Friday in the Dragons’ home opener against the Troy Colts. The Dragons scored 23 of their 32 points during the third quarter, and went on to shut out their opponent – winning […]
The 11th annual Lake Orion Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in front of Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume, 2 S. Broadway St. on the corner of Broadway and Flint streets. The Zombie Walk is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Orion Lighted Christmas Parade Group, which is on Dec. 7. There is a […]
District’s goal is to have a bond proposal on the Nov. 2025 ballot By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed assessing needs, timelines and more details of a future bond during a workshop meeting on Sept. 11. Superintendent Heidi Mercer updated the board on the […]
Lake Orion, Oxford cross country teams to raise funds for 42 Strong Foundation By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — The Lake Orion-Oxford football game is always an intense gridiron rivalry, with the winner claiming the Double-O Trophy and bragging rights for a year. But what happens off the field when the Lake Orion […]
Strategic Plan runs from 2022 through 2027 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed year three of their strategic plan during a work session on Aug. 14. As prior to last school year, five focus areas outlined the district’s goals ahead of the upcoming […]
Women’s Club continues to give to the community The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Lake Orion participated in the recent Dragon Boat Races on Lake Orion on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. The volunteers that were able to work are members of the GFWC Lake Orion Women’s Club (established in 1914) which meets […]
Larry Thomas King passed peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family by his side. Heaven has gained an angel with his passing. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on October 25, 1953. Larry lived in Lake Orion for over 70 years and retired from GM Truck and Bus. He is […]
Marlene Hendrix of Lake Orion, age 86, passed away on Sept 7, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Donald Hendrix. Marlene is the mother of Donald (Kelly) Hendrix and Sally Hendrix and grandmother of Emily (Collin) Newberry and Drew Hendrix. Marlene spent over 25 years […]
Richard L. Hottman Sr. of Lake Orion passed away on September 8, 2024. He was 90 years old. Richard is the beloved husband of the late Shirley, who passed away in 2003 after 48 years of marriage. Richard is the loving father of Rick (Deb) Hottman Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottman, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) […]
Leslie Rose of Lake Orion, Mich., passed away suddenly from natural causes in Traverse City, Mich., on Friday, Sept. 13. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pasty Harold; her father, George Harold; and her nephew, Shawn Grimes. Leslie is survived by her husband, David Rose, and their four children: Robert (Amber Woodworth) Rose, […]