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 […]
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 […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Lake Orion Girls Varsity Lacrosse team dominated three quarters on the road at Clarkston High School last Friday. “We overcame some adversity – the weather, we got off to a really slow start,” said Derek Maki, Lake Orion Girls Varsity Lacrosse assistant coach “It […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved the Orion Villas condominium review, the Peninsula condominium review and the Peninsula right-of-way license at its meeting on April 8. The approvals mean construction can begin. Orion Villas Condominium The Orion Villas condominium project consists of eight attached town homes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]