Scheduled to reopen on March 11 A section of Indianwood Road will be closed between Joslyn Road and Lapeer Road (M-24) in Orion Township from Jan. 16 through March 11 for private utility relocation (gas main, communications), said the Oakland County Road Commission in a press release. The road commission had originally scheduled the work […]
Lake Orion loses to Troy, 51-61, in first game after winter break By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion extended their winning record ahead of winter break with two OAA White victories against Troy Athens and Bloomfield Hills High Schools, followed by their first OAA White loss to Troy High School. On […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion High School varsity girls basketball wrapped up their final games of 2023 and kicked off 2024 with three back-to-back victories over Rochester Adams, Bay City Western and North Farmington, maintaining their winning record and improving to 5-0. On Dec. 19, the ladies traveled south […]
Mary Jane Parker of Rochester, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2024. Mary Jane is the loving mother of Cynthia Austin, Jack (Stefani) Parker and Rip Parker; loving grandmother of Brianne (Bryan) Turczynski, Brad (Jen) Austin, Jonathon Austin and Veronica Parker; dear great-grandmother of Paul, Evelyn, Olive and Lily; and dear sister of Betty […]
Simon Lynch passed away on December 20, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his determination, caring, and love of family, friends and fitness. Simon is remembered with love by his wife, Lori (Craddick) and his son, Sean; his parents, Pam (Cargill) Lynch and Terry Lynch who will keep his […]
Joyce M. Young McCallum of Lake Orion passed away on January 3, 2024 at age 88. Joyce is the beloved mother of Teia (Rich) Kaltner, Steve (Kathy) Andritis, Darra Young, Michele (Mickey) Kurowski and Kimberly Young; and grandmother and great-grandmother of many. She is also survived by her brothers, Earl and Chuck Bragg. She was […]
Roger K. Duddles of Lake Orion passed away January 1, 2024, peacefully at the age of 89. Roger is the husband of the late Marsha Duddles; loving father of Kimberly (Gary) Wheeler, Karen (Tom) Bell, David (Michelle) Duddles, and Michael (Colleen) Duddles; adoring grandfather of Amanda, Jacob, and Brittany; and dear brother of Charles (Judy) […]
Donald Chris Jidas, Sr., born Aug. 29, 1944 passed away Jan. 1, 2024. He was 79 years old. Don is survived by wife of 35 years, Cecelia (Wagner) Jidas; and children, Debra Irons, Daniel, Donald Jr. (Lola), Edward (Jessica), Jennifer Jidas-Oriet and Stephanie (Pete) Weingartz; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many many more adopted children. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education received an “unmodified opinion” for the district’s annual audit, the highest form of assurance the district could receive. Joining the board to present the audit were Donna Hanson and Jenny Kolbow from Plante Moran. Hanson provided a summary overview […]
When we flipped our calendar page this year, we welcomed 2024! During the next 365 days, our planet orbits the sun, and we all have more time to experience life. Hopefully you have already thought about getting more happiness into your life and enjoying life more fully. That’s a great thought and here is how […]