When Randy Groya began his search for a position as a school administrator, he wanted to find a district that matched the standards he had set forth for himself as an educator. Now, just two weeks into his new job as assistant principal at Waldon Middle School, Groya is certain he’s found the right place. […]
A paddleboat ride on a sunny, spring-like day in late autumn turned tragic for a Pontiac man and his companion Monday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., Oakland County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Orion Cove apartment complex on Buckhorn Lake, where a man and female companion had taken a small paddleboat out onto the lake. […]
Assuming the Federal Department of Education approves use of the Michigan Merit Exam to replace the MEAP Test on Nov. 1, Lake Orion school officials believe the district is prepared to implement the new testing program for 11th graders. District Testing Supervisor Darin Abbasse recently told school officials that everything is in place to make […]
If art truly is in the eye of the beholder, then one’s preference in wine must be in the palate of the imbiber. That may have been the opinion shared by those fortunate enough to enjoy Friday’s wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit the Orion Art Center. When a personal invitation to the event arrived last week […]
The Lake Orion Police Department is moving forward with a program to keep businesses alerted to the latest crime trends, safety issues and other information that can affect village businesses. Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the new Community E-mail Alert Program is designed to keep businesses informed of important matters in the most expeditious fashion […]
To serve or not to serve: That should not be the question. At least not when it comes to businesses selling alcohol to underage buyers, says Police Chief Jerry Narsh. The Lake Orion Police Department conducted a controlled decoy operation Saturday, Oct. 28, at all eight establishments authorized to sell alcohol within the village limits. […]
For the past eight years, members of the Thomas R. Carey Council of the Knights of Columbus have given their financial support to the brothers and monks of the St. Benedict Monastery. On October 7, the Knights held yet another fundraiser to assist residents at the monastery and to fund religious retreats for local students. […]
Beth Kimmel will be the guest of the Lake Orion Women’s Club during the Thurs., Nov. 9 meeting at the Orion Township Library. Kimmel will speak on the topic of autism beginning at 1 p.m. The program will follow an 11:30 potluck luncheon. All are invited to attend at no cost. Kimmel, a resident of […]
Charges of third-degree child abuse and felonious assault have been brought against a mother who allegedly beat and whipped her 11-year-old son with various implements. Latina Weeden, 40, of Orion Township, was arraigned in 52-3 District Court in Rochester early Tuesday, for an incident that took place Saturday evening. She is lodged in Oakland County […]
Learning from the past can be beneficial for adults and children. Especially when the events of the past are taught in a way that challenges and entertains the students. Since 1997, Stephanie Dukus has incorporated those expectations in her teaching methods, and the results have become evident to her peers in the profession. The Pine […]