One dead, three injured in I-75 construction zone crash

24 year old Alpena woman died at scene By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Springfield Twp. — On April 13, the Michigan State Police Detroit Regional Communication Center was notified of a minor four car hit and run crash that occurred in the left lane of Northbound I-75 South of the East Holly Road bridge. The section […]

William B. Jueckstock, 93, of Farmington Hills

William B. Jueckstock, 93, of Farmington Hills

William B Jueckstock, age 93 of Farmington Hills, Michigan, a long time resident of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away April 18th, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1930 to Alphonse and Monica in Detroit. He attended Michigan State University, then served in the Marines in the Korean War. His work career was diverse – […]

Lake Orion village manager requests contract extension with township for police services

Village to use outside firm search for a new police chief By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council authorized Manager Darwin McClary’s request for a contract extension with Orion Township for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Orion Township Substation deputies to continue to provide police services to the […]

‘The state of the township is strong’

Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett delivers annual State of the Township address By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The state of Orion Township is strong, said Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett during his 11th State of the Township Address on April 17. During his address to the community, Barnett said Orion Township […]

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce to hold Marketing 101, Building a strong Brand and Storytelling educational workshop

 ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host an educational workshop featuring Marketing 101 and Storytelling from 9-11 a.m. on April 23, at the Orion Township Public Library. Marketing 101, Building a strong Brand and Storytelling will be the topics of discussion which are targeted toward business professionals, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. […]

Lake Orion High School thespians to present ‘Shrek’ April 25-27

Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe 2898 will perform their spring musical “Shrek” at the Lake Orion Performing Arts Center on April 25, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., plus a matinee on April 27 at noon. Nearly 100 students are involved in the adaptation of DreamWorks’s award-winning film as cast, crew and orchestra members, […]

Lake Orion Community Schools should turn the Orion Center into an Environmental Center for students

What the school district could do with the Orion Center is the creation of an Environmental Education Center. There is no more important issue pressing our future than global warming, plastic petroleum products and chemical contamination. Orion schools district is uniquely situated with thousands of acres of state, county and township forest, open space, lakes […]

Senior of the Week: Alexa Christensen

Senior of the Week: Alexa Christensen

Parent(s): Mary and Doug Christensen GPA: 4.180 Favorite subject(s): History and Yearbook Extracurricular activities: I enjoy playing tennis and being a part of Sources of Strength. Hobbies/Interests: I love to spend time with friends/family, read, bake and spend time on the water. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend Clemson University to study Business Alexa […]