Elaine Ann Leonard, age 91, of Lake Orion, passed away on July 2, 2024 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her husband Ronald of 60 years, and her three sons: the late Ronald (Michele Labadie) Leonard, David (Anita) Leonard, and Alan (Kimberly) Leonard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, […]
Gerald “Jerry” Johnsen of Rochester Hills went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2024 at the age of 85. Jerry was born on June 29, 1939 in West Nyack, New York to the late William and Lydia Johnsen. He was the youngest of three children, preceded in death by his siblings Robert […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education covered a decrease of $2,273,626 in federal sources funding during their 2024-25 budget resolution’s second reading on June 26. The decrease in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds accounts for $1,674,958 of the total decrease. ESSER […]
The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education will interview candidates, deliberate and appoint a new board member during a special meeting today. Seven community members applied for the position. The selected candidate will serve until the board’s November 2024 general election. The position will also be placed on the ballot to fill the remainder […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education adopted the final budget amendment for the 2023-24 fiscal year during its meeting on June 26. This amendment includes multiple revenue and expenditure changes, according to Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Andrea Curtis. “The general fund operating […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — A 17-year-old Birmingham boy who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis was rescued by boat from Lake Orion on Sunday after jumping into the lake, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office search and rescue team was dispatched around 12:15 p.m. […]
Oxford’s Posey Cardinals won the Oxford and Lake Orion area league championship Pony League in June. The team is made up of 13 to 15-year-olds and is part of the Oxford Recreational Baseball Association (ORBA.) The Cardinals finished their season 11-2 on a five-game winning streak. Thirteen players made up the Cardinals’ roster, including Gary […]
Individuals, nonprofits can apply to present ideas Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas on Monday, July 8. Both individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a press release. The panel […]
Fundraiser to help send family to memorial dedication By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — Late Oxford firefighter Shawn Goldie loved being a firefighter and, when nearing the end of his career with the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, saw an opening in Oxford and joined the Oxford Fire Department. Goldie passed in 2023 from […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools announced on June 26 that the Board of Education selected five candidates for interviews to fill the district’s vacant superintendent position. Interviews will be held during meetings beginning at 4:55 p.m. on July 17 and July 18, at LOCS’s Administration Building, 315 […]