Shelby Says: To read or not to read

I recently made a ‘to-be-read’ jar, full of pieces of paper with the titles of the books I currently own, but haven’t read. I didn’t count them as I was writing them down, but I can say I have a log of all of my books (probably around 500 at this point) and I’ve read […]

Senior of the Week — Connor O’Roark

Parents: Jennifer and Ryan O’Roark Grade: 12 GPA: 4.188 Favorite subject(s): Math and History Extracurricular activities: Playing football Hobbies/Interests: Fishing and listening to music Plans after graduation: Attend Grand Valley State and major in Accounting. Connor is proudest of: I am most proud of being elected to the Leadership Executive Board by my peers. Connor […]

Dort Financial Credit Union opens first branch in Oakland County

Dort Financial Credit Union opens first branch in Oakland County

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — For 70 years Dort Financial Credit Union has had the mission to serve the needs of the communities in which they operate, and now the credit union has turned its sights on Orion Township. Dort Financial opened a new branch location on Brown Road in Orion Township, […]

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — It was well before the Witching Hour on Friday when all the Witches came out to play — well, shop and feast at least — during the annual Witches Night Out event in downtown Oxford and Lake Orion. The ladies from Oxford, Orion and Addison townships and surrounding […]

Halloween Extravaganza in Lake Orion!

Halloween Extravaganza in Lake Orion!

The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority hosted the annual Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. 18 in Children’s Park in downtown Lake Orion. More than 1,000 costume-clad children and their families showed up to trick-or-treat, enjoy apple cider and donuts, dance to Halloween-themed music in the gazebo and, of course, expend some of their seemingly limitless energy […]

Carol Anne Stark, 77, of Lake Orion

Carol Anne Stark, 77, of Lake Orion

Carol Anne Stark, 77, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, with her family and pastor by her side. Carol was born to the late Franklyn and Frances Vis on June 4, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Grandville High School in 1964, attended Michigan State University and later earned […]

Nicholas Robinson, 76, of Oakland Township

Nicholas Robinson, 76, of Oakland Township

Nicholas William Robinson; of Oakland Township; passed away at the age of 76 on October 22, 2023. Nick was born on September 23, 1947, in Highland Park to parents George and Doris Robinson. He is survived by his sister Linda Robinson of Goodrich. He graduated from Berkley High School where he discovered his interest in […]

Homecoming Week in Lake Orion!

Homecoming Week in Lake Orion!

The Lake Orion High School senior class competitors won the student Activities Night, which pits the seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen class teams against each other in events like musical chairs while the students are blindfolded, relay races, soccer with a giant inflatable ball, wheelbarrow races and tug-of-war. Homecoming Week included the Powder Puff football […]

Lake Orion Village Council approves Ethics Ordinance

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — An ethics ordinance is officially in place for the village of Lake Orion. During its meeting on Oct. 9, the village council voted 5-2 to approve the second reading and adopt the ethics ordinance. Council members Michael Lamb and Nancy Moshier cast the two no votes. For […]

Dust off your witches hats and grab your brooms

Dust off your witches hats and grab your brooms

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD – The Oxford and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authorities are hosting the annual Witches Night Out from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 20. The event is a Stronger Together event between the two communities. “I always recommend to people who have never been out before to check in, grab your […]

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