Lake Orion Schools receives “highest level opinion” in annual audit

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 […]

Happy New Year – Happy Everything!

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 […]

‘Get the Facts’ on where your taxes go

I received my winter tax statement a few weeks ago. There is nothing on that statement about any tax dollars going to the DDA even though I am in the DDA tax capture area. I filed a FOIA request with Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion to find out where my tax dollars […]

Senior of the Week — Joey Hogan

Parents: Jeff and Lori Hogan GPA: 3.994 Favorite subject(s): History and English. Extracurricular activities: Sports and mentoring young kids. Hobbies/Interests: travel, sports, hanging out with friends. Plans after graduation: Go to a four year college and earn a degree. Joey is proudest of: my character as an overall person. Joey makes a contribution by: I am […]

Margaret McKenney of Lake Orion

In loving memory of Margaret (Maggie) McKenney, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away December 26, 2023. She shared 64 years of love and companionship with her husband, Richard. Together, they raised three wonderful children, David (Kris), Ronald (Brenda), and Colleen (Keith). Her nurturing spirit extended to her grandchildren, Keeley, Matthew, Ryan, Erin and […]

Bruce Jacobsen, 94, of Lake Orion

Bruce Jacobsen, 94, of Lake Orion

Bruce C. Jacobsen of Lake Orion, 94, passed peacefully at the Willows Senior Living Home of Leonard on November 18, 2023 after a brief illness with family at his side. Bruce was born on June 17, 1929 in Pontiac and was a graduate of Pontiac Schools and Michigan State University. He was preceded in death […]

Orion Twp. rated a 5-star community in iLabs study

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township has been recognized, along with 89 other communities across the state, as a 5-star community by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This is the sixth year in a row that Orion Township has been recognized in the eCities study as a five-star community. In the annual […]

Village council approves clerk/treasurer appointment

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved the job posting of the municipality’s clerk/treasurer positions, as well as the appointment of Finance Director Sonja Stout to the new clerk/treasurer position on Dec. 13. The council approved the combination of the clerk and treasurer positions and created a deputy […]

Ernest Baker, Jr., 97, of Rochester, Mich.

Ernest Baker, Jr., 97, of Rochester, Mich.

Ernest Waldo Baker, Jr., Age 97 of Rochester passed away December 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Joan Elaine Bauman and the late Mary Louise Vlasov-Baker; dear father Michael (Kathleen) and the late Robert (Jane); grandfather of Matthew, Emily (Leman), Blaine (Lindsay), Bradley (Monique), and Reid (Ines); great-grandfather of Liv, Elle, […]

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin “Marv” Eugene Whiteman lost his courageous and brief battle with cancer on December 17, 2023, just days following his 77th birthday. Everyone who knew him saw a strong and determined man to the end. Marv leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Susie; loving father of Sarah (Brian) Allen and Amy (Ben) […]

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