By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Orion Oaks Elementary teacher Norman Wright and Oxford Virtual Academy teacher Molly Darnell won Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards, Oakland Schools recently announced. Wright won Elementary Teacher of the Year and Darnell won Middle School Teacher of the year. Shannon Graham from Lamphere […]
Goal is to close on property by end of 2024 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Lake Orion Community Schools Superintendent Ben Kirby brought a purchase recommendation forward to the Board of Education for the $3 million Orion Center during a meeting on June 12. Kirby said there are several details that need to be […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education was presented with stakeholder input and developed selection criteria for the district’s superintendent search during a special meeting on June 6. Stakeholder input Input from stakeholders was gathered in May through an anonymous survey and 12 meetings. More […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education appointed Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Adam Weldon as interim superintendent during a regular meeting on June 12. The move will be effective July 1, as per state law. Weldon will not serve longer than eight weeks, according to […]
Steve Drakos, a longtime resident and business owner in Lake Orion, passed away on June 14 at the age of 62 after an extended battle with cancer. The announcement was made by Lake Orion Community Schools on Sunday. Drakos was a member of the LOCS Board of Education for 14 years. Drakos was known throughout […]
Dragons finish season 38-6 By Mark Snyder Special to the Lake Orion Review In the end, the comeback kids fell one short. The Lake Orion High School softball team’s penchant for pulling out amazing wins throughout the MHSAA state playoffs concluded in the June 15 Division state title game as the Dragons fell 5-0 to […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Tassels turned and caps were tossed as Lake Orion High School’s Class of 2024 ended the high school chapters of their lives. The Dragons will now turn to the endless possibilities awaiting in the future. Nearly 500 seniors and their families, friends, administrators and teachers celebrated […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved five new hires during a regular board meeting on May 22. Among the new hires are three teachers, a psychologist and a speech-language pathologist. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Adam Weldon introduced each hire to the board […]
Parent(s): David and Melissa Reisler GPA: 3.86 Favorite subject(s): Chemistry and Algebra Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse and golf Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy painting, running and snowboarding Plans after graduation: I plan to go to Central Michigan University and study pre-med and hopefully join their club lacrosse team Courtney is proudest of: The people I surround myself with […]
Board accepts $700,000 offer from developer By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Board of Education authorized the sale of the district’s Administration Building to West Investment Group during its regular meeting on May 22. The $700,000 purchase will be made by West Investment Group, allowing West Construction access to […]