GM to delay production of EV trucks at Orion Assembly until late 2025

By Jim Newell Managing Editor DETROIT — General Motors announced on Tuesday that it will push back production of electric pickup trucks at its Orion Assembly Plant until late 2025. GM said the delay is due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, to make some engineering changes and better manage its capital investments, the […]

LOCS re-ups on library ThinkLink partnership

The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved the continuation of the district’s ThinkLink partnership with the Orion Township Public Library. This partnership is approved by the board annually and seeks to expand the educational opportunities and academic achievement of district students by combining each entity’s individual resources. The board voted 6-0 in favor […]

LOHS handbook revisions crack down on substance use

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved a student handbook revision at the high school level targeting substance use, but more specifically, vaping. “Over the summer, I had an opportunity to dive a little bit deeper into our issues with vaping. I also had an […]

Orion Chamber to host websites and modern media educational workshop

ORION TWP. – The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fall educational workshop focusing on websites and modern media from 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn Rd. The workshop is targeted toward business professionals, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. Courtney Conley, founder and brand builder of Kamu:nikate, will discuss websites […]

New Blanche Sims Elementary School opening ceremony

New Blanche Sims Elementary School opening ceremony

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — After more than five years of planning, the brand new Blanche Sims Elementary building is officially open. The opening ceremony and ribbon cutting last Wednesday featured district administration, staff, students, members of the school board, township Supervisor Chris Barnett, GMB Architects and contractors from Frank Rewold and […]

Lake Orion gets revved up for Homecoming Week

Lake Orion gets revved up for Homecoming Week

Parade kicks off activities on Sunday By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Residents all over Orion will swell with Dragon pride next week when Lake Orion High School students celebrate Homecoming Week. Homecoming week begins Sunday with the Homecoming Parade and concludes on Oct. 14 with the Homecoming Dance. The Lake Orion High […]

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