Lake Orion High School Senior of the Week: Macy McDermott

Parents: Jacqueline and John McDermott GPA: 4.225 Favorite subjects: AP Biology, Honors Human Anatomy. Extracurricular activities: Yearbook, HOSA, NEHS. Hobbies/Interests: working out, reading, shopping. Plans after graduation: Attend the University of Michigan School of Nursing to become a CRNA. Macy is most proud of: Being the first person in my family to attend UofM, and […]

PEAS provides a forever home to farm animals

PEAS provides a forever home to farm animals

‘We owe them a second chance’ By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit — for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the Week: Matthew Toffolo

Parent(s): Jason and Tricia Toffolo GPA: 3.7 Favorite subject(s): Work study program at Visioneering. Favorite extracurricular activities: St. Joseph Youth group and Project People. Hobbies/Interests: Fishing and jet skiing. Plans after graduation: I will be attending Ferris State University for welding engineering. What Matthew is proudest of: Having had two paid internships in the last two […]

County Press columnist’s new novel brings a psychological thriller to Michigan

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com A psychological thriller unfolds in northern Michigan in local author and “The County Press” columnist Wendy Byard’s recently released novel “Devil in the Dunes” when an 18-year-old is kidnapped six years to the day after her parents are murdered. Although Byard published a book for educators in 2009, she […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the Week: Gideon Kinne

Parent(s): Loren and Kim Kinne GPA: 3.793 Favorite subject(s): Math Favorite extracurricular activities: Playing pickle ball and training my horse. Hobbies/Interests: Working on engines and playing any sport Plans after graduation: I have a job already lined up, where I will be one of the top fabricators. What Gideon is proudest of: Being ranked ninth in […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the Week: Mason Steele

Parents: Christopher and Dawn Steele GPA: 3.868 Favorite subject(s): Math and science Extracurricular activities: I enjoyed being in robotics last year. Hobbies/Interests: Video games, Legos and exploring the outdoors. Plans after graduation: I am going to Oakland Community College and major in Computer Aided: Project Design. What Mason is proudest of: This has always been a tough […]

LOHS Senior of the Week: Ashley Ramos

Parents:  Katrina and Joseph Ramos GPA: 4.067 Favorite subject(s): Science and Math Extracurricular activities: Dancing and singing Hobbies/Interests: I play piano, bake, shop and sometimes read. Plans after graduation: Go to college at Michigan State University or the University of Michigan. Ashley is most proud of: The people in my life who have helped me […]

LOHS Senior of the week: Emma Schwartz

Parents: Mary and Mike Schwartz GPA: 3.58 Favorite subjects: ELA and Psychology Favorite extracurricular activities: Competitive swimming and Television Production Workshop. Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling and listening to music. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a university to get my bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. Emma is most proud […]

Orion resident shoots 8-point buck, traps two beavers

An 84-year-old Orion Township resident said he will not be seen in any grocery store meat departments for at least a year after shooting an eight-point buck and trapping two beavers in November. Kelly Ball, the long-time resident, shot the buck on the opening morning of deer season, and trapped the beavers the week after. […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the Week: Lena O’Neil

Parents: Kristin O’Neil GPA: 3.5269 Favorite subjects: British Lit, Choir and Theater Favorite extracurricular activities: Theater Hobbies/Interests: Theater, singing, writing, teaching. Plans after graduation: Go to college for musical theater. Lena is most proud of: How hard I have worked to overcome challenges in my life. Lena makes the world a better place: By helping […]

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