Dragon boys basketball starts season 2-0

Lake Orion High School’s varsity boys basketball season kicked off their season with two back to back victories over the Oxford Wildcats and the Rochester Falcons. The Dragons hosted the Wildcats on Nov. 28, delivering a crushing performance and securing the first win of the season 51-27. Lake Orion got off to a hot start […]

Senior of the Week — Ava Fox

Parents: Eric and Janet Fox Grade: 12 GPA: 4.02 Favorite subject(s): AP Government and Politics and AP Language and Composition. Extracurricular activities: Yearbook, Leadership, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa and Lacrosse. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a university, majoring in business on […]

Lake Orion Community Schools bond and sinking fund updates

LOCS Assistant Supt. of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald discusses bond and sinking fund projects, upcoming funding plans By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — It’s been several years of progress for Lake Orion Community Schools after two ballot measures, a sinking fund millage in 2016 and a bond in 2018, were passed by […]

Orion Area Parade Group will light up Lake Orion with annual parade on Saturday

Orion Area Parade Group will light up Lake Orion with annual parade on Saturday

By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — The holiday season may be the “Happiest Time of the Year” but the Orion Lighted Parade is certainly the most rockin’ holiday event, bringing thousands of spectators to Lake Orion to see Michigan’s largest lighted parade. The Orion Area Parade Group’s “Christmas at the Movies” parade begins […]

Lake Orion Village Council discusses paid parking proposal in the downtown district

Proposal would include parking meters on village streets By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council is once again discussing the addition of paid parking on the streets of downtown. During its meeting on Nov. 27, the council received a presentation from Municipal Parking Service (MPS) on metered parking. The […]

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce to honor 2023 Impact Awards winners on Dec. 7

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2023 Impact Awards recipients, recognizing those individuals or organizations who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in Orion Township and make an impact on the well-being of the community. The chamber will honor the […]

Village of Lake Orion works to staff LOPD

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council heard from Interim Police Chief Todd Stanfield regarding the current state of staffing for the Lake Orion Police Department, including losing two full-time officers. Now, the LOPD and village administration are exploring options to keep the village […]

What’s going on with Village of Lake Orion government?

Remember the movie “The Music Man” and the song “Ya Got Trouble in River City”, well it reminded me of our village! Lake Orion Police Chief Harold Rossman retired May 1, 2023. As I write this on Nov. 22, 2023, I’m not aware that a replacement has been hired. That’s over 200 days from Rossman’s […]

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