Lake Orion High School Robotics Team 302 completed their first competition in Ferndale Feb. 28 to March 1, ending qualification matches ranked 14th and securing a spot in Team 6570’s alliance alongside Team 6618. The Dragons made it to the semifinals where they were eliminated in a Double Elimination Bracket and placed third overall as […]
Parents: Katrina and Joseph Ramos GPA: 4.067 Favorite subject(s): Science and Math Extracurricular activities: Dancing and singing Hobbies/Interests: I play piano, bake, shop and sometimes read. Plans after graduation: Go to college at Michigan State University or the University of Michigan. Ashley is most proud of: The people in my life who have helped me […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Lake Orion lost to crosstown rivals the Wolves for the third and last time of the season in a thrilling overtime in the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Basketball District 27 Final at Clarkston High School last Friday, 59-56. “Everybody stepped on the defensive end,” said […]
East Lansing — The MSU Block & Bridle Club and The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources have chosen long-time Farm Bureau leaders Jackie and LC Scramlin for the Honored Guest Award for 2025 to be presented at the annual banquet on March 22. This award is given to individuals who have made a great […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted to amend a policy on waving fees and charges to address water and sewer billing disputes during its meeting on Monday. The schedule of fees and charges adopted by the village council will not be waived, reduced or forgiven “except […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — A 16-year-old male student at Lake Orion High School was arrested March 4 after making a threat that many people were going to die in a shooting at the school, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said. The student, a sophomore at the school, was taken to […]
Lake Orion fifth graders engage in Battle of the Books By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — It was a battle of epic proportions. Sure, there were costumes, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and treats and other comforts not typically associated with a “battle.” That’s because the weapons of choice for Lake Orion fifth graders […]
June 12, 1943 – Feb. 5, 2025 Patricia Elizabeth Hartwick passed away from complications from a short illness on Feb. 5, 2025. She was 81 years old. Pat lived in the Oxford/Lake Orion area her entire life. She loved life and fiercely loved her family and her adopted dog Remi. She enjoyed rides “Up North”, […]
Ronald Harry Leonard, age 89, of Lake Orion, passed away on March 7, 2025. Ronald was the loving father of David (Anita) Leonard, Alan (Kimberly) Leonard, and the late Ronald Leonard (Michele Labadie). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, Anna, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Matthew, Andrew, Felicity, Ronnie, Braeden, Luciana, and Brody; and one great-granddaughter, […]
UPDATE From the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – March 5, 2025 Lake Orion High School student arrested for making school threat OAKLAND COUNTY – A 16-year-old male student at Lake Orion High School was arrested Tuesday after making a threat that many people were going to die in a shooting at the school, the Oakland […]