I write this letter in support of the child of Vicki Vanderheyden. When my oldest child was in need of special services during the latter part of the ?70s, the approach of Lake Orion Schools was one of benign neglect. The system wished we would go away. The school system has come a long way […]
Hard work recently paid off for 69 graduates in the Learning Options High School and Adult Education program at the CERC building, as they received their diplomas in a graduation ceremony at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center auditorium on June 3. Forty-three from Learning Options and 26 students from Adult Ed took […]
The elementary English as a Second Language (ESL) program in Lake Orion recently held an ELS Carnival at Waldon Middle School, so families with children in the program could meet new people and the children could get together for an end-of-the-year celebration. The program has families, including families from Japan, Germany and Mexico associated with […]
Tuesday, June 1, a stereo was stolen from a vehicle on Forest Lake Boulevard. Burglary at Star Market on Joslyn Road. Threats at Oakview Middle School on Lake George Road. A window was damaged by a BB gun at Waldon Lakes Apartments on Elmhurst. Light fixtures and a handicap sign were taken from the UAW […]
The Lake Orion Waldon Middle School Cadet Band traveled May 22 to Sandusky, Ohio to compete in the national Music Showcase Festival competition. These seventh and eighth grade musicians competed with ensembles from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Michigan. Judges awarded the cadet band first place in the Class A Middle […]
Monday, May 31 5:48 p.m.-An accident took place at Silverbell/Giddings. Station #2 responded. 10:25 p.m.-Station #3 responded to a woman on Fox Hollow who was severely bleeding from a head injury. Tuesday, June 1 3:33 a.m.-Wires were down on Baldwin. Station #3 responded. 10:19 a.m.-A person on Indianwood had a diabetic reaction. 1:33 p.m.-A person […]
Ten Years Ago June 8, 1994 ~~~Running for two open seats on the school board are incumbent Mildred Williams D’Arcy Gonzales, Barbara Jean Willing, Phyllis Ward and Jeff Butler. ~~~LOHS’s varsity baseball team defeated Rochester High School 3-2 to win the school’s first district title in 20 years. ~~~Prospective candidates for the township planning commission […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity baseball program added another Division I district championship to their credentials, as the 2004 team defeated Romeo in the district final on June 4, 7-1. The team began their district run on June 1, taking out Oxford, 11-6. Joe Barnes went 2-for-3 with two homeruns in that game, while […]
The Lake Orion varsity girls soccer team capped off their district run with a final win over Rochester Adams in overtime on June 5. The Dragons began district play after a bye against Waterford Kettering in the semi-final on June 3, winning 8-0. Rachel Bemman and Hilary Conklin had two goals each for the team, […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity softball team continued their hot streak as they prepared to put a cap on their winning 2004 season, taking the Division I District Championship over Romeo. The Dragons began district play on June 1, defeating Oxford, 13-8. Kristen Larsen had three hits for the winning team, while Nichole Woityra […]