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Lake OrionCommunity Observer

Lake Orion and Orion Township

Oakland County, Michigan

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Yesterday

Oakland County 115Yesterday

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

Oakland County 115Yesterday

Candidate Interviews for State Senate District 23 – Greg Hill and Donni Steele

State Senate District 23 includes part of Waterford Township, along with all of Addison Township, Almont Township, Atlas Township...

Oakland County 115Yesterday

Candidate Interviews for State Representative District 54 – Roman Gaskey and Sarah Pounds

The 54th District includes part of Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, part of Bloomfield Township, part of Oakland Township, and Orion...

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Oakland County 115Yesterday

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Oakland County 115Yesterday

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Yesterday

2026 Candidate Interview: Donni Steele for State Senate District 23

In the race for State Senator for the 23rd District there is competition in both the Republican and Democratic Primary on Aug. 4.

Oakland County 115Yesterday

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Yesterday

2026 Candidate Interview: Michael Frink for Rochester Community School Board, Partial Term

Rochester Community Schools (RCS) includes Rochester, most of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township, and portions of Auburn Hills, Orion...

Oakland County 115Yesterday

2026 Candidate Interview: Sherry Wynn Perdue for Rochester Community School Board

Rochester Community Schools (RCS) includes Rochester, most of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township, and portions of Auburn Hills, Orion...

Saturday, October 31

Lake Orion NewsOct 31

In good company: Lake Orion boys, Rochester Adams girls win D1 XC regional titles

A bitter memory was a driving force for Lake Orion’s boys cross country team.

Friday, October 30

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

Michigan high school football final scores in first round of playoffs

Statewide MHSAA playoff scores in the first round – the Michigan high school football district semifinals.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

High school football playoffs scoreboard, District scores

Here are all the results for Round 1 of the high school football playoffs.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

Michigan high school football playoff scores from district openers

Did your team advance to the next round tonight? Check out high school football scores from all across Michigan.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

Live high school football updates for Michigan football playoff district openers

MLive is here to provide high school football playoff updates from across Michigan.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

How to watch and livestream Michigan high school football playoff opening games

How to watch and live stream Michigan high school football games for MHSAA district playoff opening games.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

Here’s how each Michigan high school football playoff team fared in first round after 1,000 simulations

MLive ran each MHSAA district opening-round playoff game through 1,000 simulations to see how each team fared.

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

2026 MHSAA Football Playoffs Lake Orion High School vs. Detroit Catholic Central High School - 10/30/2026

Watch the 2026 MHSAA Football Playoffs Lake Orion High School vs. Detroit Catholic Central High School - 10/30/2026 live and on demand...

Lake Orion NewsOct 30

Lake Orion Varsity Football @ Catholic Central

The Lake Orion varsity football team has an away playoff game @ Catholic Central (Novi, MI) today @ 7p.

Thursday, October 29

Lake Orion NewsOct 29

Roger Shtogrin Obituary

Roger Shtogrin of Lake Orion passed away on 10/27/26 at the age of 87. Roger was an exemplary man and is survived by his loving wife...

ONTV News BreakOct 29

ONTV News Break: Shaun Cassidy Interview (10/29/26)

ONTV News BreakOct 29

ONTV News Break: Witches Night 2026

Lake Orion NewsOct 29

What's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan for the November 2026 election?

Wednesday, October 28

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Little Friendsgiving Food Drive helps provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need

OXFORD — When Hazel Nicosia was four years old, she saw a homeless man with a sign asking for food and asked her parents to explain why the...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Joanne Rinhart, 91

Joanne Marie Rinehart, age 91, of Orion Township passed away surrounded by her family on October 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Dean; loving...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Dragon boys cross country wins league championship

ROCHESTER HILLS – The Lake Orion varsity boys cross country team are OAA league champs after winning the OAA Red Jamboree 3 on Thursday...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Orion deputies, firefighters to participate in Shop with a Herodations

ORION TWP. — The holiday season is fast approaching and deputies at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Orion Township firefighters...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Halloween Extravaganza returns to downtown Lake Orion

LAKE ORION —All the little ghouls came out to play for the annual Lake Orion DDA’s Halloween Extravaganza and costume parade on Oct. 21 in...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Superintendent’s Corner

Dear Lake Orion Community, As we look toward the future of Lake Orion Community Schools, I want to emphasize the importance of being...

Lake Orion NewsOct 28

Saline football defeats Lake Orion 42-14

ORION TWP. — Saline High School’s varsity football team defeated Lake Orion 42-14 on Friday at Dragon Stadium in the final game of the...

Tuesday, October 27

Legacy | ObituaryOct 27

Jack Leroy Pace Obituary (2026) - Metamora, MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion

ONTV News BreakOct 27

ONTV News Break: LO VS Saline Football (10/23/26)

Lake Orion NewsOct 27

Michigan high school football: MHSAA district semifinal playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

MaxPreps News - Michigan high school football playoff brackets, live broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and...

Monday, October 26

Lake Orion NewsOct 26

Michigan high school football playoff district semifinal locations, times

Here are the start times and locations for all 128 district semifinal games for the 2026 MHSAA football playoffs.

Lake Orion NewsOct 26

Jack Leroy Pace Obituary (2026) - Metamora, MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home

View Jack Leroy Pace's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Lake Orion NewsOct 26

Harry Richard Boyt Obituary (2026) , MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion

View Harry Richard Boyt's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Lake Orion NewsOct 26

Michigan High School Football 2026 Playoff Pairings, Brackets, Matchups

The 2026 Michigan high school football playoffs begin this week, and the MHSAA released the district semifinal pairings and division...

Sunday, October 25

Lake Orion NewsOct 25

Orion Sherwood Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Murray, UT

View Orion W. Sherwood's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Lake Orion NewsOct 25

MHSAA football playoffs 2026 bracket, first-round games revealed

Here are the teams that made the 2026 MHSAA football playoffs and the MHSAA football brackets with each first-round matchup.

Legacy | ObituaryOct 25

Harry Richard Boyt Obituary (2026) - Lake Orion, MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion

Saturday, October 24

Orion Township NewsOct 24

4691 Broomfield Way Unit 5, Orion, MI 48359

Active rental currently listed at $3050/mo. View 59 photos of this 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2058 sqft. townhome for rent at 4691 Broomfield Way...

Oakland County 115Oct 24

ONTV Videos: Candidates for Lake Orion Village Council

Orion ONTV invited candidates to film an introduction video.

Lake Orion NewsOct 24

Joy Thorpe Obituary

Celebrate the life of Joy Thorpe, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Pixley Funeral Home.

Lake Orion NewsOct 24

Here is every Michigan high school football team in the 2026 state playoffs

Here are all the high school football teams around Michigan in the 2026 playoffs and the final playoff point standings.

Friday, October 23

ONTV News BreakOct 23

ONTV News Break: Wildwood Film Fest 2026

MaxPrepsOct 23

Lake Orion JV Football Schedule

Lake Orion NewsOct 23

Lake Orion vs Saline - Boys Varsity Football 10/23/2026

Watch the Lake Orion vs Saline - Boys Varsity Football 10/23/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

Lake Orion NewsOct 23

Saline Varsity Football @ Lake Orion

On 10/23, the Saline varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Lake Orion (MI) by a score of 42-14.

Lake Orion NewsOct 23

LO-AM 10/23/26 - 10/23/2026

Watch the LO-AM 10/23/26 - 10/23/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

Thursday, October 22

ONTV News BreakOct 22

ONTV News Break: Lake Orion Halloween Extravaganza 2026

Orion Township NewsOct 22

837 Fairview St, Orion, MI 48362

Active rental currently listed at $2500/mo. View 35 photos of this 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1146 sqft. single family home for rent at 837 Fairview...

Lake Orion NewsOct 22

Lake Orion vs Orchard Lake - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/22/2026

Watch the Lake Orion vs Orchard Lake - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/22/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

Wednesday, October 21

Orion Township NewsOct 21

237 Barrington Cir, Orion, MI 48360

Active rental currently listed at $2450/mo. View 16 photos of this 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1574 sqft. condo for rent at 237 Barrington Cir, Orion...

Lake Orion NewsOct 21

Inside Ed’s, the Lake Orion nostalgia shop turned costume haven

From custom sewing to rare finds, Ed's Broadway Gift & Costume has become a beloved Lake Orion staple.

Oakland County 115Oct 21

ONTV: Local Leaders Share Updates at Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

Featured speakers included Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Village of Lake Orion Council President Teresa Rutt, Lake Orion...

Lake Orion NewsOct 21

ONTV: Local Leaders Share Updates at Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

Featured speakers included Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Village of Lake Orion Council President Teresa Rutt, Lake Orion...

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