Criminal sexual conduct A former girls lacrosse coach at Lake Orion High School will face a preliminary examination on Nov. 6 in Rochester 52/3 District Court on a charge of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having inappropriate relations with a 15-year-old student athlete. The woman was employed through a company called CoachEZ, an institution that […]
There have been increases in the use of synthetic marijuana, cocaine and other illegal drugs in Orion during 2012 but alcohol abuse is often forgotten. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies in Orion have not forgotten, and October saw an increase in efforts to halt the use of alcohol by minors. This includes sting operations on […]
The Dragons opened their 2012 playoff run with a crushing defeat over the Titans from Stevenson last Friday. The game started slow for both teams, but by the end of the first quarter the Dragons opened the scoring with a touchdown. The second quarter saw the Titan offense stumble and fall flat as the Dragons […]
The 16-year-old Lake Orion teen charged with the Pontiac homicide on Oct. 23 was recommended for detainment on other charges less than a week before the killing. Allegedly, the teen, Donald James of Orion, invaded a Pontiac home with the intent to steal drugs, guns and money, according to Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe. He […]
The season is over for the volleyball Dragons. After leading Clarkston two games to one at the district final championship on Saturday in Romeo, the Wolves edged Orion in game four by a narrow margin of 25-23. From there, the Wolves won the fifth game to knock Orion out of the playoff run. Despite recent […]
The practice of joining the family business is hardly over. Andrew DeHaan has joined his aunt, Deborah, at DeHaan Orthodontics on Baldwin Road just south of Waldon and so far he seems to be a perfect fit. ‘It’s been great so far,? said Andrew. ‘I’ve been here for six years as an assistant while I […]
Some games emphasize a team’s offense or defense, while others show off individual skills of star players. Some are all about the defense. On Friday, when Lake Orion hosted Utica Eisenhower, the two strong defensive squads engaged in a knock-down, drag-out, fight-for-every-inch battle that saw Orion get a late touchdown to win, 10-7, and take […]
Hundreds gathered at the Lake Orion Veterans Memorial on Saturday to give their thanks to the soldiers that fought and died for their country. Here, Young Marine Josh Bogusslawski holds on to the flag during the ceremony.
It was a battle of passing versus rushing, but in the end, Orion’s defense was too much to overcome on Friday and the Dragons felled Macomb Dakota, 51-35. The victory pits Orion against defending state champions, Detroit Cass Tech, in the state semifinals this weekend. The game is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Troy […]
Runners across Orion know how committed high school track coach Stan Ford is to his team, his position and his activity. Now, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) can be grouped with his supporters. Ford, who is in his 31st year of coaching at Lake Orion High School, is 2012’s Coach of the Year […]