The relative peace of Mockingbird Drive was broken at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, when a woman was assaulted and threatened with a handgun. The woman told deputies she was walking down Bluebird Drive when a green Ford Explorer, estimated to be an early 2000s model, passed her and turned around. When it approached a, […]
The big one is finally here football fans. Lake Orion will face its biggest challenge of the season on Friday, when they host the Wolves of Clarkston at Lake Orion High School. Both teams are undefeated. They are ranked one and two in Division I and both teams know the annual rivalry is as intense […]
Finding the right university can be a daunting task and the decision gets more complicated when student athletes hope to play in college. But Lake Orion junior Brandon Rusz will have some help making that decision, thanks to a grant from the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). The group provides services to high school athletes, […]
Cars wear out and the cops are not immune to this truth. Those cars that patrol the Village of Lake Orion and surrounding areas eventually need to be replaced, but thanks to some creative thinking and responsible usage from LOPD Chief Jerry Narsh, the cost to the taxpayers won’t be too high. ‘What we used […]
Having a number of pleasant parks, sidewalks along major roads and home to the state high school 2012 track and field champions – Lake Orion is a runner’s town. And one lucky resident has secured a place in the prestigious Chicago Marathon to be run on October 7. Veronika Maltsev ran in a contest sponsored […]
The annual powder puff game went off without a hitch once again on Sept. 27. In the end the seniors stood victorious over the juniors with a score of 14-7. Here, senior Taylor Kolodziej, left, evades junior Abbie Schlitt as senior Olivia Alspach attempts to block for her. Photos by T. Connolly.
Last Friday at half time, after the dancers cleared and the band stopped playing, the stage was set to introduce the 2012 Homecoming court. Everyone was represented, from the freshman to the juniors, but the main attraction was the senior king and queen hopefuls as they marched under the balloons and through the ‘mist? created […]
The Boys Varsity Soccer team had a slow start this year, but if their game against Avondale was any indicator, they’re up to full speed and ready for the playoffs. The Dragons swatted the Yellow Jackets last Thursday in a 2-0 victory. The win puts the Dragons back in the black in terms of wins, […]
Dragon Football Head Coach Chris Bell likes the fact that his football team hadn’t ‘lost a homecoming game in over 20 years.? Homecoming this season was no different as the Dragons extended their winning streak and record to 6-0 with a 42-7 win over Rochester. The win clinches Lake Orion’s spot in the state playoffs. […]
I’ve learned a great deal since joining this paper in November of 2010. When I came to the paper what I knew how to do was write a story in a certain style and interview people. I’ve learned much in the two years I’ve been here but if any one skill stands out as something […]