Caitlynn Anderson used to have a full head of long, flowing red hair. Now someone else does. The 10-year-old recently had it cut off to donate to Locks of Love. ‘I couldn’t be happier,? Anderson said about her donation. ‘Hopefully somebody else is happy about it, too.? ‘I heard about Locks of Love on television […]
There’s something sweet about Junior Girl Scout Troop 1892. The group, comprised of fifth graders from Paint Creek Elementary, spent their last month’s meetings packaging a variety of donated candy into sandwich-sized baggies. The candy, donated by families at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church after Halloween, will be distributed to needy families during the holiday season. […]
After over 25 years in the Lake Orion school district, Superintendent Christine Lehman will say good-bye this summer. She made the announcement last week that she will retire June 30, when her contract is up. Lehman started in Lake Orion schools in 1979 as a home economics teacher at Lake Orion High School. From there, […]
While Lake Orion took home a ‘B? on their Michigan Education YES! Program report card, they are among 23 county high schools to not make the grade when it comes to Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Other high schools not meeting AYP requirements include Bloomfield Hills Andover and Lahser, Rochester and Troy High and Troy Athens. […]
School was extra exciting last month for three Good Shepherd Lutheran School students, as they took over the school on Nov. 29. Kindgartener Nathan Eccles served as the school’s custodian for the afternoon, while the sister-brother combo of third grader Hanna Clark and sixth grader Bryce Clark teamed up to be the school’s principal. The […]
Santa will be back in town on Saturday, and local youth can visit with him live on television as Orion Neighborhood Television hosts their 20th annual Santa Live! production. From noon to 1:45 p.m., participants can visit the ONTV studio, located at 698 S. Lapeer Road in the Optim-Eyes plaza, and sit on the jolly […]
Downtown Lake Orion has been filled with ‘holiday treats? lately as the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) sponsored a decorating contest. The contest featured four-foot tall gingerbread persons that individual businesses customized. Prizes were awarded in four different categories: best gingerbread person, best interior decoration, best storefront decoration and best overall. The judging panel of Lori […]
Eagle Creek Academy Middle School Chess Team has been checkmating opponents left and right as the team recently continued their undefeated streak. The team defeated top-rated Bates Academy on Dec. 1 in the Metro Scholastic Chess Tournament. With the win, Eagle Creek remained one of three teams that remain undefeated in the Metro Scholastic Tournament. […]
Lake Orion High School became the latest prey of a ‘common prank? last week, when a threat was found on the wall of a stall in a boys? bathroom. ‘While this type of graffiti is a common prank in schools, we are taking it very seriously as the safety of our students and staff is […]
On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Orion Sports Bar will host a benefit in honor of three Lake Orion veterans. According to manager LeaLani Preseau, all proceeds from the day’s event will benefit the Honor Flight, a nonprofit organization that takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their names at the various memorials. Lake Orion’s James […]