Steven Ray Lawrence, born September 12, 1958 to Walter and Agnes Lawrence, died on January 12, 2024 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Atlee Schupbach; siblings, Don Lawrence, Brenda Scheele, Marie Adams, June LaBarge; and grandson, Dylan James Lawrence. Steve is survived by his loving wife of […]
David Frederick Hodges of Lake Orion; passed away on January 16, 2024, with his loving wife, daughters, sister, and niece by his side. He was 73 years old. David is survived by his wife, Linda (Hinman) Hodges; daughters, Christine (Hodges) Stanley, and her husband, Mark Stanley; Andrea (Hodges) Crowley and her husband, Stacy Crowley; his […]
Lake Orion High School Leadership students waved the American flag and rallied their classmates during the ninth annual Cell Out for Soldiers event on Friday. Photos by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — For the ninth year in a row students at Lake Orion High School participated in the school’s annual […]
Project to be completed over three phases By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council received a presentation regarding the village’s ongoing preparations for the large-scale sanitary sewer pump station improvement project, which is now expected to cost more than $9 million. The council was joined by Wendy Spence, senior […]
LOCS Board of Education reorganizational meeting, gives committee assignments By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — At its meeting on Jan. 10, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting where the board selected new officers for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The board voted […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council received a presentation on the village’s annual audit report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, getting an unmodified opinion, the highest form of assurance for an audit. Joining the council to present the report was Greg Soule from […]
I just want to thank the Orion Township trustees for listening to their constituents, and voting against the rezoning proposed for the site of the current Milosch Pre-Owned Superstore on M-24. At the public hearing several residents of the neighborhood behind / east of the property made statements against the proposed rezoning, and it was […]
Parents: Derrick and Sativa Ross GPA: 3.893 Favorite subject(s): English Language Arts and Yearbook Extracurricular activities: Competitive Dance, Yearbook, Leadership, National Honor Society and National English Honor Society. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with friends, babysitting, and volunteering in the nursery at my church. Plans after graduation: I plan on attending college to study nursing […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Lake Orion varsity wrestling opened the OAA Red League match going 1-1 at Clarkston High School on Jan. 8. The Dragons opened the night with a 40-20 loss to Clarkston. The Dragons finished the match with a 57-18 win over Rochester. Ryker Griffith opend the match […]
The Lake Orion High School girls varsity basketball team spent last week on the road traveling to Bloomfield Hills High School and Troy High School earning back-to-back victories. On Jan. 9, the ladies headed to Bloomfield Hills, defeating the Black Hawks 69-42. Leaders for the Dragons were junior and captain Izzy Wotlinski with 16 points […]