Orion Township’s bid to purchase the Great Lakes Athletic Club was successful. The expected closing date is on or before Dec. 15, said Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett. Photo by Megan Kelley. Transition plan to new community center is in the works By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township won its bid […]
Lake Orion DDA supporters showed up en masse to spread their message to ‘Save the DDA’ on election day and in the weeks leading up to the election through ads, social media and signs placed around the village. Photo by Jim Newell. Proposed ordinance to defund the Lake Orion DDA defeated at the polls By […]
Village creates new deputy clerk/treasurer position By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council received Clerk Susan Galeczka’s resignation for her impending retirement, effective Jan. 5, 2024. “I have enjoyed my 10 years of service with the Village of Lake Orion while serving as its village clerk. Serving the Lake […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion High School thespians premiere their fall play this week with performances of ‘CLUE’ on Nov. 16-18. The play is based on the board game CLUE and features well-known suspects like Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard. “It’s based off the board […]
Now that daylight saving time is over and it gets dark at 5 p.m. every day, I have to say I don’t like daylight saving time. I know why it was created, which was to get more use out of daylight in general, but I’m not a big sunlight person to begin with. I like […]
Bid a part of second phase of bond work By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — At its meeting last week, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved a bid award for Waldon and Oakview Middle Schools for new HVAC equipment, boilers, air handlers and a chiller. Both schools have been undergoing […]
Sharon Kay Stambaugh, 69, of Oxford, MI passed away Nov. 4, 2023. Sharon is the beloved wife of Stanley Stambaugh; dear mother of Joel (Kristen) Malkasian and TJ Malkasian; stepmother of Ralanda (Jason) Dugan, Scott Stambaugh and Rich Stambaugh; adoring grandmother of Landon and Calvin Malkasian, Tyler Stephanoff, Gregory Herriman, Kaeleigh Herriman, and Skylar Dugan; […]
Rena Ann Thomas, age 88, passed away Aug. 10, 2023. Rena was one of two children born to the late John and Ellen McFadyen. She was preceded in death by James Thomas, her husband of 55 years; and is survived by her sons, John and Timothy (Karen); and her brother, Robert McFadyen (Louise). Rena was […]
Lonnie T. Horton of Oakland Twp., died October 1, 2023. He was 66. Lonnie was the beloved son of the late Elmer (Jean) Horton and the late Lorraine (Ted) Kimura; dear brother of Larry Horton, Laurie (Richard) Mueller, and Lmer Horton; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. A memorial […]
Parents: Palok and Lindita Berishaj Grade: 12 GPA: 3.6 Favorite subject(s): History, Forensic Science and Weightlifting. Extracurricular activities: Powerlifting and Marching Band Hobbies/Interests: In my free time I go to the gym. Plans after graduation: I plan to go to Michigan State University and major in criminal justice as well as minor in music performance. […]