January 31, 1944 – January 2, 2024 Dessa Stone was born in Detroit, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Cass Technical High School and was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne State University and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University […]
James Howard Muys passed away peacefully at home following a short illness on January 10, 2024. Jim is survived by his wife Karen of 31 years, daughter Misty (Dave) Homer, grandchildren Elise (Cully), Aiden, great-grandchildren Cameron and Valerie, along with sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nephews and cousins. Jim served in U.S. Navy from 1968 to […]
Richard Spies, Age 65, died peacefully accompanied by his family on January 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born on November 15, 1958, at Lapeer Hospital in Lapeer, Michigan. He attended Lake Orion High School and continued his education at Wayne State University receiving a bachelor’s degree at their School of […]
Donald Keith Canfield was born on August 31, 1938, in the small town of Las Animas, Colorado to Floyd and Irene Canfield. He joined three sisters, Barb, Sue, and Donna, and sometime later his brother Earnest Burette. Donald graduated from Bent County High School in 1956. He left Las Animas, to attend Adams State College […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer Role model, educator, leader, mentor, community supporter and friend are just some of the things Marion Ginopolis will be remembered as. The former superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools, passed away last week after a brief illness, said Mark Snyder, marketing and communications director for Lake Orion Community Schools. She […]
The Lake Orion High School DECA team won its district competition and earned 26 recognitions for a variety of project campaigns. Many of the students also qualified as state finalists for their work. Photo provided. By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s DECA team has had a busy competition season […]
Parents: Nadia and Brandan Lemmons GPA: 3.7 Favorite subject(s): My favorite subjects are English and Science. Extracurricular activities: Choir and the Black Student Union. Hobbies/Interests: I like to sing, write and draw outside of school. Plans after graduation: After graduation I plan to go to college, hopefully Michigan State University, and get a degree in […]
Meals on Wheels of Oxford, Lake Orion and Addison thanks Independence Village of Waterstone for generously providing the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day meals for our homebound seniors. For the past few years Independence Village has been a true partner of Meals on Wheels and has not hesitated in providing a wonderful hot meal […]
I would like to thank Orion Township residents for their most heartfelt donations for local children during the holiday season of 2023. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Orion Township deputies were able to help 35 different families during the season, whether it be the Shop with a Hero event or during random “traffic stops.” This was […]
LAKE ORION — View Newspaper Group is proud to announce that Cassandra Preseren has joined the team as a sales and branding specialist. Preseren will work with Emily Caswell, brand manager and Pete Clinton, advertising director and focus on advertising, marketing, account management, event planning and community networking events. Preseren brings almost 20 years of […]