Robert “Bob” Leslie Erickson; June 2, 1951 – April 9, 2024. Bob fought a courageous battle with sarcoma cancer and died at home with his family caring for him in Oxford, Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife Sue (Dahlquist) Erickson, married July 20, 1974; children Erica (Kevin) Ihrke of Oxford and Jason (Monica) Erickson […]
Glenda “Jyl” Acker of Lake Orion passed away on April 12, 2024. She was 70 years old. Jyl is survived by her son Benjamin Acker of Oxford; brother Jeff (Diane) Beard of North Carolina; nieces, Rachel, Andrea and Taylor of North Carolina; stepson Eric (Lori) Acker of Lake Orion; step-granddaughters, Whitney and Libby; ex-husband Tom […]
Board of Education begins search for replacement By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Superintendent Ben Kirby will potentially depart the district after being selected to enter into negotiations to become the next superintendent of Forest Hills Public School District in Grand Rapids. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to […]
Conditional offer made to deputy in adjacent county to join the LOPD By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved a proposed job description for the Lake Orion Police Department chief of police job opening during its meeting on Monday. The position will be listed on the village’s […]
The hit HBO show “Succession” brought to the mainstream a concept that has been around for centuries. Some even argue there are lessons from God on succession planning in the Bible. No matter how far it dates back, the concept of planning for what and who is next when it comes to a business’ future […]
METAMORA — Tickets are on sale now for the Lions Bear Lake Camp annual Buffalo & Boar Wild Game Dinner on April 27 at the Metamora Lions Club, 3790 N. Oak St. Tickets to the dinner are $60 per person or $400 for a table of eight and include dinner, three drink tickets and entry […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com PONTIAC — The parents of the Oxford High School shooter were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for their role in the shooting that left four students dead and seven others injured. James and Jennifer Crumbley received the sentences in a Pontiac courtroom from Judge […]
League play begins in May By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The intense focus, the unmistakable metal ping – followed by cheers from one side and groans from the other – is the sound of another ringer on the horseshoe courts. The Lake Orion Horseshoe Club is set to resume its 15-week […]
This year’s first NoHaz collection event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oakland County Service Center Campus located at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. The events allow Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township residents to dispose hazardous household waste for $15. Oxford Township and Oxford Village residents […]
LAKE ORION — American Legion Post 233 members will host an open house and membership in April and invite members of the community and prospective members to attend and learn more about the Legion. The open house begins at 1 p.m. April 20 at the Legion, 164 S. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion. Food […]