Lake Orion edged out a late-inning victory over Oxford on Saturday, but couldn’t duplicate that success against Romeo, falling 7-3 in a softball district final at Oxford. The Orion/Oxford ‘rivalry? game kicked off the day, and the Dragons broke through first, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Oxford tied the game in the […]
The Oxford varsity girls soccer team wrapped up their season last Tuesday night with a 1-3 loss at their first district game against Lapeer West. The team ends their season with a 7-7-3 record overall. Those soccer players named to the 1st Team-All League/District are: nSamantha Bono (senior) Team MVP for the third consecutive year; […]
After 28 years of competing in and teaching karate, Jeff Bryant finally obtained the prestigious title of Master in the Okinawan style of karate called IsshinRyu. Bryant, owner of Bryant’s Karate Studio in downtown Oxford, was promoted to his 6th degree black belt at a tournament on May 19, which changes his title from Sensei […]
It’s time for some more cake in Lake Orion. Not to mention a banner and some new signs on the streets. The Dragons captured the Division I girls? state championship in golf on Saturday, turning an eight-stroke lead after the first day of competition into a 21-stroke win over second place, and three-time defending state […]
Jill Verros, Assistant to the Supervisor for Orion Township, has filed a lawsuit against the township claiming that she is owed benefits dating back some six years. The township board confirmed that they had been served at Monday night’s meeting. In addition, Clerk Jill Bastian, Treasurer Alice Young and resident Mary MacMaster, who regularly attends […]
In a close vote, the Orion Township Board of Trustees decided to agree to a consent judgment, effectively ending lawsuits filed by both the township and former state senator Mat Dunaskiss in the matter of a marina on Pine Island in Lake Orion. Dunaskiss will be allowed four docks, or eight boats at a time […]
Lake Orion High School celebrated the accomplishments of 525 students on Friday night, with their commencement ceremony at Meadowbrook Music Festival. Student speakers at the event included Emily Rupp, Kyle Snage and Class President Sarah Brown. The Senior Chorus, under the direction of Deborah Fristad, and the school’s band also performed. Retiring School Board President […]
Not only was Saturday, June 2, a hot, sunny morning in downtown Lake Orion, but it was also a time for fun as National Trails Day was celebrated in Children’s Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘The event was started by the American Hiking Society 15 years ago to inspire the public to discover […]
Lake Orion High School honored 51 students last Thursday night at their annual Adult Education and Learning Options graduation ceremony. The 26th such class included 25 Adult Ed. grads and 26 Learning Options grads. ‘We have a lot of really great stories,? said MaryAnne Thorndycraft, supervisor of adult education. ‘It’s a really rewarding time.? The […]
For Lake Orion graduate Karey Miller, there was no such thing as Senior Skip Day. Or playing hooky. Or even a sick day. For the past 13 years, he has never missed a day of school, missed a single class or even been late to a class. ‘Some of its luck with not getting sick,? […]