Lake Orion Community Schools announced May 26 that they would be expanding their Teaching and Learning Department by adding Drew Towlerton as the new Director of Curriculum for the secondary levels. Towlerton is expected to start this new role during the 2021-2022 school year. Towlerton is currently the principal of Orion Oaks Elementary and has […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is expecting to close Heights Road between M-24 and Kimberly Road in Orion Township on June 4, and Heights Road just east of Sherry Drive and west of M-24 in Orion Township on June 5, for culvert replacements. The road is expected to close in the morning each […]
The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week for their final scheduled workshop meeting of the 2020-21 school year. During the meeting, the board discussed operating norms, committee structures and the next steps for strategic planning. With two new faces on the board (Trustees Danielle Bressett and Susan Flaherty) it seemed the […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to N/A calls from May 24-30, 2021 • Felony Arrests: N/A • Misdemeanor Arrests: N/A • Traffic Accidents: N/A Thieves steal beauty supplies Deputies went to Ulta Beauty, 4830 S. Baldwin Rd., at 3:42 p.m. May 24 for a retail fraud complaint. The manager informed them that on May […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Who, who put three owl houses on the Polly Ann Trail? Girl Scout Deanna Moreau, that’s who. It was her service project for her Gold Award, the highest honor in the Girls Scouts. “I’ve always had interest in animals and if I can, I’ve always wanted to help them,” […]
According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 51 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 41 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 53 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 890 total cases, 11 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,035 total cases, 13 […]
People need to continue to be educated on the facts and dangers of the COVID-19 Virus. We should not minimize what long -term damage the said virus does to the human body. It is also our responsibility to support others in our community who may not have access to truthful medical evidence/information that would help […]
Boys track and field team takes second Lake Orion High Schools varsity track and field teams headed to Clarkston High School on May 28 for the Oakland County Championship track meet where the girls took home the championship trophy and the boys took second. The girl’s had three Oakland County Champions, Alayna Tisch in the […]
Lake Orion High School’s football boosters are kicking off their fundraising campaign this year with a dine to donate and community meet and greet at Ignite Tavern from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 6. “This fundraiser is a diner to donate with a twist,” said organizer Michelle Rowland. “This event is also going […]
The 5th annual Orion Veterans Memorial Day Race had its largest participation this year, with 310 people registering for the 5k run/walk or the new 5-mile race, said Race Director Jenny Bhatti. 5K Run/Walk Female Winner: Amy Rowan, age 17, of Sterling Heights, with a time of 19:24.6. Male Winner: Justin Hansen, 19, of Ortonville, […]