Keep an eye on your pets and children, says Pam Cheney. A few weeks ago, the Keatington subdivision resident found large cat tracks in her back yard belonging to what she thinks is a cougar. ‘Now we all walk our dogs at night on leashes so they’re near us. You worry about the little kids […]
The high school has been without permanent leadership since July, but the search for a new principal appears to be over. According to an email sent by Margaret Hazlett, executive director of human resources, a 14-member committee selected Sophia LaFayette as the final candidate for the position. The district invited parents to meet LaFayette in […]
Remember Dragon on the Lake, the gigantic celebration of Lake Orion’s 150th and introduction of LO’s own fire-breathing dragon? Remember the Snowflake Ball? It was a ‘roaring? good time at last year’s 1920s-themed gala. Remember Music on the Porch? The Holiday Market? The Art Crawl and Mystery Tour? Remember the Orion Art Center? No? Well […]
Most people know I’m a yooper (from the Upper Peninsula). I talk about that fact all the time. I love being outside, I miss camping in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes I need my Lake Superior fix so badly I make the ten-hour round trip just to spend a few hours on its shores. […]
Keep an eye on your pets and children, says Pam Cheney. A few weeks ago, the Keatington subdivision resident found large cat tracks in her back yard belonging to what she thinks is a cougar. ‘Now we all walk our dogs at night on leashes so they’re near us. You worry about the little kids […]
After lacking permanent leadership since July 2009, Lake Orion High School appears to have its new principal. Superintendent Ken Gutman announced he will recommend Sophia Lafayette to the school board for the position at their Jan. 13 meeting. A board vote will end the lengthy interview process, which included first and second round interviews with […]
Race to the Top? More like race to a stop. Of Oakland County’s 28 school districts, Lake Orion Community Schools stands in the minority with six others who will not support the federal government’s Race to the Top Fund. The school board voted unanimously on the issue at a Jan. 7 morning meeting. Race to […]
After the Jan. 8 meeting with high school principal candidate Sophia Lafayette, many parents voiced their opinion on the selection committee and superintendent’s recommendation. And the majority of opinions were positive. What follows are three parents? comments on Lafayette. ~ Megan Collier Birgit Mcquiston ‘I do feel like the [hiring] process worked. However, I understand […]
After the Jan. 8 meeting with high school principal candidate Sophia Lafayette, many parents voiced their opinion on the selection committee and superintendent’s recommendation. And the majority of opinions were positive. What follows are three parents? comments on Lafayette. ~ Megan Collier Birgit Mcquiston ‘I do feel like the [hiring] process worked. However, I understand […]
Downtown’s streetscape project is expected to improve both the village’s infrastructure and aesthetics, but at what price to business owners? Owners like Carl Slomczenski, of CJ’s Lakeside Grill, aren’t thrilled with the pending project. ‘I’ve seen the plans ? they look fantastic,? said Slomczenski. ‘My only concern is the economical times right now. We’re trying […]