By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls basketball team has had an up-and-down season, beginning with a 7-0 start. The team them lost six in a row. But head coach Bob Brydges always felt his team had talent, determination and heart. “It’s tough to be where we’re at after […]
Three LO divers qualify for regional meet ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Boys Swim and Dive team wrapped the regular season finishing in fifth place in the OAA Red Division Championships at home from Feb. 21-23. Finishing in the top 16 to earn points for the Dragons during the meet were: in the 50-yard […]
Extension good for 60 days; to cost $45,000 per month By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved extending its current contract with Orion Township for law enforcement services for another 60 days. The previous contract was set to expire March 3. The request from Lake Orion Police Chief […]
DDA board creates, fills assistant executive director position By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Lake Orion has a new Downtown Development Authority executive director, and a new assistant executive director, who will lead the DDA through a challenging period of growth and development, DDA board members said The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Feb. 14, the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education received a presentation and recommendation from members of the district’s math pilot committee regarding findings of a now completed trial of two elementary math pilot programs. District math specialist and instructional coach Emilie […]
I could not attend the Feb. 20 DDA meeting. Contrary to normal proceedings, it wasn’t broadcast but is now on OrionONTV. While not on the agenda or in the meeting information, they selected a new executive director and assistant. No information was provided on who else may have applied. Page 18 of the meeting information […]
While reading the minutes of recent DDA meetings, I noticed that an expenditure of $12,425.98 was paid for attorney fees for the suit against Oakland County and a local village resident. Also, that board voted to dismiss further litigation on the petition regarding the election held in November. The suit was in effect to stop […]
Parents: Corry and Michael Haddad GPA: 3.37 Favorite subject(s): Science Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse. I’m a four year varsity athlete and served as a captain last season. Hobbies/Interests: When I’m not at school, I enjoy hiking, going on runs and spending time with friends and family. I’m also the secretary of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s […]
LO defeats Oxford 52-49 in final game of regular season By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — The Lake Orion High School boys varsity basketball team hit a four-game winning streak this week, including defeating the Oxford High School Wildcats 52-49 on Friday and the Waterford Kettering High School Captains 77-33 in the first […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s varsity girls basketball team clinched their fifth win in a row after a 44-40 nail-biter victory over the Oxford Wildcats last Friday, and a decisive win over Lutheran Northwest on Monday, 68-44. The Lake Orion ladies came out of the gate strong with […]