Marian Medler, 98, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on Feb. 17, 2024. She was born to parents Daniel and Eula Abbey, in 1925, in Michigan. Marian graduated from Lake Orion High School and went on to study Education at Central Michigan University (Bachelors degree) and University of Michigan (Masters degree). Marian worked as a […]
We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of our father, Michael Chester Szymczak, on Jan. 18, 2024. He was a loving father, Jaja (grandfather), brother, son, and friend. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by his family and all who were close to him. Michael was born in 1949 in Bay […]
Roberto “Bobby” Martinez passed away on February 17, 2024. He leaves behind his sons, Christopher and Alexander Martinez; grandson, Elijah Martinez, all of whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his siblings; Rita (Ron) Heady, Santiago Martinez, and Delfina (Larry) Bertollini; loving uncle of Rick Martinez, Tony Martinez, Paula Hopkins, Brian Martinez, Kimberly Kaufman, […]
Lona Hakala died peacefully in faith on Feb. 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Lona is survived by her dear husband, John; her son, Brian (Jennifer) Hakala, daughter, Lora (Christopher) Riethmeier; grandchildren Rachel Hakala, Jack (fiancé Alli Mills) Hakala, Ashly (fiancé CJ Frey) Riethmeier, Paytin (David) Krezewski, Rylan Riethmeier and Ruthie Riethmeier; […]
Carrie Lynn McEvers of Lake Orion, age 51, passed suddenly on Feb. 14, 2024. Carrie is the loving wife of Carl McEvers; mother of Lydia Hanson (21) and her boyfriend Nicholas Fischer, Davis Hanson (24) and his fiancé Jolie Phillips, and Calvin McEvers (7); and stepson Collin McEvers (26). Carrie is also survived by her […]
LOCS millages on the ballot By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Presidential Primary Election in Michigan is Tuesday and voters in Orion Township will head to polls to cast ballots for president and two Lake Orion Community Schools proposed millages. Polls open at 7 a.m. Feb. 27 and close at 8 p.m. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Feb. 14, the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education approved two business and finance agenda items including an amendment to a ground lease agreement on property by Lake Orion High School and new student devices for third through fifth grade students. First […]
NHS students ask for donations to help homeless population in Metro Detroit By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School students care about the world around them and are asking the Orion community to support their efforts to provide some essential items for the homeless population in the Metro Detroit area. […]
In November 2023, the voters decided to fully fund the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority for another 15 years. The DDA and the Lake Orion Village Council approved the sale of $5,000,000 in bonds. Now that the DDA is fully funded, it is imperative that it moves forward with it’s goals and objectives. But before […]
Progress season has officially arrived at View Newspaper Group! For those unfamiliar, Progress is a special edition of The County Press, Oxford Leader, Lake Orion Review, Clarkston News and The Citizen published in late March in which our clients are able to share their story with our readers, along with a traditional marketing message. The […]