Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores are ready, and, in sticking with tradition, Lake Orion’s numbers are impressive. ‘As you can see we did very well,? said Heidi Kast, superintendent of educational services. Of the 28 school districts in Oakland County, schools in the district placed in the top seven in each area tested ? reading, […]
School elections are here again, but this year’s choice should be an easy one. Jim Weidman’s school board seat is the only item on the ballot and he’s running for his third term unopposed. ‘It’s really an honor to serve the community in this role,? Weidman said. Though there’s not much contest in the vote, […]
High stress, aches and pains, poor diet and just feeling out of whack seems like normal, everyday life to some people. Sonia Pizani of Arthemiz revitalization and detox center invites customers to try life without those afflictions. ‘Stress and your mental attitude are major health factors,? said Pizani. ‘Change your focus and your body heals […]
Lady Dragons lacrosse is tied 3-3 in wins and losses so far this year. On Wednesday night, varsity lost to Farmington by a score of 10-7. Jodie Parker added three points and Ronnie Booth added two. Chelsey Booth and Sam Bonkowski each scored one and Paige Hammerl helped out with an assist. Goalie Lindsay Butterfield […]
Forget about technique. The golf season is time to perform. At least that’s what boys varsity coach, Monty Gallaher, says. Instead of focusing on perfect form and technique, Gallaher’s team is working hard on golf’s mental game. Quiet concentration proves tricky even for the pros, and this year’s young team has been hard at work […]
Raymond Michael Huffmaster of Rochester Hills was arraigned Monday, April 20 for filing false police report charges. According to the Lake Orion Police Department, Huffmaster left a Lake Orion bar and crashed his luxury car on Orion Road near Snell. He was then assisted from the crash and returned to the bar where he reported […]
Teachers can breathe a sigh of relief this year. Spring is usually pink slip season when districts look at staff contracts and potential layoffs for the coming year. And with the financial storm ahead, school personnel were probably keeping a cautious eye on the horizon. But as of this week, the Lake Orion School District […]
They’re wearin? it and livin? it ? green that is. Nine of 11 LO schools earned the Michigan Green School distinction. Waldon Middle School, Scripps Middle School, Blanche Sims Elementary, Carpenter Year Round Elementary, Orion Oaks Elementary, Paint Creek Elementary, Pine Tree Elementary, Stadium Drive Elementary School of the Arts and Webber Elementary all instituted […]
Amidst all the success and media exposure in LOHS’s athletic programs, a new set of lights and cameras made its way into the field house over the weekend. Independent filmmaker and Orion resident Chuck Grady chose the spot to film his newest project. The plot is based on real-life events in a high school basketball […]
April 22, girls varsity and junior varsity lacrosse teams traveled to North Farmington for their Wednesday night games. Junior varsity took their fourth straight win against the Raiders, 8-1. Katie Norton saved seven of eight North Farmington shots on goal. Jessica Smude scored three times. Natalie Fiorani added two more. Marissa Secontine, Taylor Stablein and […]