LOCS Superintendent Kirby potentially departing

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 […]

Lake Orion Village Council approves chief of police job description

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 […]

Succession planning is good for your brand

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 […]

Wild game dinner to benefit Lions Bear Lake Camp

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 […]

Lake Orion Horseshoe Club invites new pitchers to join the club

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 […]

April brings first of four ‘NoHaz’ collection events

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 […]

Richard Kast, 83, of Lake Orion

Richard Kast, 83, of Lake Orion

Richard “Dick” Kast of Lake Orion passed away on April 4, 2024. He was 83 years old. Dick is the beloved husband of Elaine, having spent 60 years of marriage together; the loving father of Rick (Paula) Kast Jr., Mark (Anne) Kast, the late Kimberly (Todd) Renzi and Kevin (Kiley) Kast; the dear grandfather of […]