The Lake Orion Community Schools? Board of Education hopes to avoid budget cuts in the coming year. But given the state of the economy, they’ve begun to look into the possibility. As such, the board recently appointed two committees to look into some cost saving measures through scheduling options, one at the high school level […]
At first glance, last week looked like a rough one for the Lake Orion Community Schools. On Wednesday, they were forced to ship an entire elementary school some three-and-a-half miles away because of a ‘strange odor? (Page One). On Friday, a ‘threat? at the high school put things on lockdown for part of the morning […]
Several years ago Joni Mitchell serenaded us with her hit ‘Big Yellow Taxi.? There was a line in that song that I’m confident some of you remember – ‘Pave Paradise and put up a parking lot.? If you happen to wander through downtown Lake Orion you may just hear some merchants singing their own version […]
Lake Orion High School has become known for its success on the fields, courts and courses, with many talented athletes leading the way. But there is, perhaps, no greater accomplishment for a high school athlete than turning that talent into an education at the next level. Before last week’s basketball game against Rochester Adams, LOHS […]
A strong fourth quarter helped host Pontiac Central come from behind against Lake Orion on Tuesday night. Central took the lead for good early in the final stanza, and outscored the Dragons 19-9 in the quarter to prevail 59-50. The Chiefs played without leading scorer Dameon Abram (broken finger). Drew Maynard scored 18 to lead […]
A 10-2 mercy of Avondale last Saturday ensured the Dragon hockey team of first place in the OAA II. The team began its week with a 8-2 victory over Berkley, giving them an outside chance to clinch should Troy lose to Bloomfield (in a game that took place around the same time as the LO/Avondale […]
When Lake Orion Wrestling Coach Doug Kline sat down before the season started and looked at his projected lineup, he probably grinned. His team, which started the season ranked sixth in the state, had a chance to surprise many people, even with such a high ranking from the get-go. However, injuries quickly depleted the squad, […]
A pair of top-10 finishes by Emily Loerch helped the Lake Orion girls? ski squad to a third place finish at regionals last Thursday, qualifying the team for the state competition next week. ‘It’s a great feeling,? Coach Derek Delzer said of the team making it to states. ‘They’ve had a great season. We did […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is alleging a blood and cancer doctor with six offices, including one in Independence Township, of defrauding Medicare and having patients undergo unnecessary health treatments. Federal agents are accusing Dr. Farid Fata of defrauding the federal health care insurance by over $35 million. The 48-year-old is also accused of […]
Part 3 in a series on positive coping skills: BY ANDREA M. BEAUDOIN Clarkston News Staff Writer Possessing positive coping skills are said to make you resilient. Using negative coping skills can make difficult challenges worse. Practicing positive coping skills can ease tension in stressful situations, and help face a problem in the most productive […]