Lake Orion High School students presented with TPW Alumni ‘Heart of a Dragon’ scholarship in memory of Ted Swietlik

The winners of this year’s Ted Swietlik “Heart of a Dragon Scholarship” are Lake Orion High School students Anthony Schulte and Madison Merrell. The scholarship was established seven years ago by the Television Production Workshop (TPW) alumni in memory of Ted Swietlik, a 2014 graduate of Lake Orion High School. Ted was a two-year member […]

Orion Twp. Public Library hosts summer reading kickoff June 10

Orion Twp. Public Library hosts summer reading kickoff June 10

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — School is out but reading is still in at the Orion Township Public Library. The library is gearing up for its annual summer reading festivities starting on June 10 with the Summer Reading Kickoff celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Reading Garden. The celebration […]

Miracle Quilts Show this Saturday

Miracle Quilts Show this Saturday

This Saturday the Miracle Quilts-Quilts for Our Wounded Troops group will host their annual show and display at Independence Village, 701 Market Street in Oxford. Admission is free and runs from 10 to 3 p.m. The show will feature a display of 800 quilts, a quilt raffle, and a sewers/crafters garage sale. All proceeds raised […]

Volunteers beautify the Polly Ann Trail in Orion Twp.

Volunteers beautify the Polly Ann Trail in Orion Twp.

(From left) DTE volunteers Alpana Bajpayee, Sarah Crysler and Gary Dupuy helped plant flowers at the Polly Ann Trail trailhead on Clarkston Road near Joslyn Road. ‘I can’t wait to walk the trail later and see our hard work growing,’ Bajpayee said. Photos by Jim Newell.   New amenities at trailhead in the works By […]

Senior of the Week — Reagan Haas

Parents: Daniel and Andrea Haas Grade: 12 GPA: 4.356 Favorite subject(s): Math and Design and student government Extracurricular activities: lacrosse and golf Hobbies/Interests: I love to be creative whether it be through drawing, painting, designing, or making crafts. Plans after graduation: I will study digital design and communications in college, though I am still undecided […]

Lake Orion resident to attend U.S. Naval Academy

Lake Orion resident to attend U.S. Naval Academy

By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — As summer nears, students everywhere are rejoicing their looming freedom from tests and assignments, but for others, like 18-year-old Brianna Johnston, the work has just begun as she prepares to leave Michigan behind and head off to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Johnston is a […]

Senior of the Week — James Patterson Jr.

Parents: James Patterson Sr. and Dr. Edwina Patterson Grade: 12 GPA: 3.99 Favorite subject(s): Advanced Placement English 12 and Film Extracurricular activities: Singing in the choir, exercise and listening to classical music. Hobbies/Interests: Reading philosophy and writing poetry. Plans after graduation: I have plans to attend the prestigious Amherst College with a dual major in […]

Senior of the Week — Jillian Conrad

Parents: Holly and Joe Conrad Grade: 12 GPA: 4.0531 Favorite subject(s): English and Yearbook Extracurricular activities: Playing soccer and working at Dairy Queen. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy watching movies, being outside, and writing. Plans after graduation: To attend Michigan State University in the fall. Jillian is proudest of: My ability to always maintain a determined mindset. […]

(Not) Everyone’s a critic: Blanche Sims first graders write glowing reviews of area restaurants

(Not) Everyone’s a critic: Blanche Sims first graders write glowing reviews of area restaurants

Read first-hand reviews from the students By Jim Newell Review Editor, and Blanche Sims Elementary first grade student reviewers LAKE ORION — It’s been said that everyone’s a critic, but for the first-grade writers at Blanche Sims Elementary that does not mean they have to be critical. In fact, the budding writers took pencils and […]