Marching bands: Rockford High School crowned 2026 MCBA Flight I state champions
Lake Orion marching band competes in MCBA state finals 2026
Democrats flip five Oakland County seats in Lansing blue wave
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Gamble paid off; Orion Township public safety millages approved
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Friday, November 6
Orion-Oxford team adds a ‘Wild’ new twist as OAA hockey squads look ahead to season
There isn’t a team that starts a season believing that they aren’t going to be able to compete for a championship.
Thursday, November 5
Sixth-ranked Clarkston dialed in offensively during sweep of Lake Orion for district championship
As good as Lake Orion has been playing since the last time it ran into Clarkston, the Dragons’ rivals exhibited just what they’re capable...
Photos of a D1 volleyball district championship between No. 6 Clarkston and Lake Orion
Sixth-ranked Clarkston swept host Lake Orion 25-17, 25-18, 25-14 to win a Division 1 district championship Thursday night.
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LO-AM 11/06/26 - 11/06/2026
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Orion Township voters approve a $13.3 million bond to expand and modernize the century-old public library
Orion Township voters approved a $13.3 million bond to expand and modernize the 100-year-old public library, adding more than 5,000 square...
Five convicted in kidnapping conspiracy targeting Detroit man after viral act of kindness
Five people have been convicted in a kidnapping conspiracy targeting a Detroit man whose life changed after a viral act of kindness — a...
2026 MHSAA Girls Volleyball Playoffs Clarkston High School vs. Lake Orion High School - 11/05/2026
Watch the 2026 MHSAA Girls Volleyball Playoffs Clarkston High School vs. Lake Orion High School - 11/05/2026 live and on demand online on...
Wednesday, November 4
Five people plead guilty in plot to kidnap, rob Detroit man featured in viral video
Five people have pleaded guilty in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of a Detroit man who was gifted more than $100,000 in a viral...
Orion Township voters approve public safety millages, securing police and fire funding after rejection
Orion Township voters approved public safety millages on November 4th, securing police and fire funding after rejecting the measures in...
Orion Township voters pass public safety millages after August rejection
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Voters approve over $750 million in school funding throughout Oakland County
Lake Orion schools earned the narrowest victory of the night passing a $115.9 million bond by just 58 votes out of over 23,000 votes cast.
Proposals on the ballot in Metro Detroit: What passed, what failed
(WWJ) There were a slew of ballot proposals for voters in Metro Detroit to decide on on Tuesday. Let's take a look at how they did. First...
Voter Turnout Strong in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County
Almost every community – city and township – showed an increase in turnout.
After August denials, Oakland County municipalities vote in favor of police and fire services
Waterford was the only township to reject a police millage that has its own police department.
Steele elected to Michigan Senate
OAKLAND COUNTY — Republican state Rep. Donni Steele defeated Democrat Greg Hill in the election Nov. 3 for a four-year term in the Michigan...
Michigan Democrats ride 'blue tsunami' to control in Lansing
Michigan Democrats have recaptured the state House and expanded their majority in the state Senate amid a nationwide rout of Republican...
5 of 6 Oakland County school bonds pass, with varying support
Voters in six school districts had mixed reactions to bond proposals. One failed, while another squeaked by.
Most police, fire millages pass in Oakland County, averting crisis
Taxpayers approve millages in five communities in Oakland County, fending off an emergency after August denials.
Oxford Bank ribbon cutting
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 27 to celebrate Oxford Bank’s newly constructed facility on Lapeer Road...
LO Hydra Dragons Robotics team makes two Little Free Libraries
ORION TWP. — Thanks to some caring, industrious students and the Orion Township Public Library maintenance team, the Little Free Libraries...
Atwater basketball court repairs are complete
The repairs to the basketball court in Atwater Park on Atwater Street are now complete. The Lake Orion Village Council awarded a contract...
Rick Donald Bessette
Rick Donald Bessette of Lake Orion, died peacefully Friday, October 30, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1964 in Lapeer to...
Donald W. Griffin, 91
Donald William Griffin, of Ortonville Michigan, at just short of 92 years old, was promoted to Heaven on June 19, 2026. Don was the truly...
Lake Orion boys cross country wins regional title
COLUMBUS, Mich. — The Lake Orion boys cross country team continued its historic postseason run on Saturday, capturing the MHSAA Division...
Tuesday, November 3
Police, fire millages pass in Oakland County townships after August failures
Five communities put critical police and public safety millages before voters.
2026 Oakland County General Election Results
Here’s where you’ll find the 2026 general election results for Oakland County.
Unofficial midterm election results for Oakland County
Check out the unofficial November 2026 election results here. Come back to this page for the latest information.
ONTV News 1711
Breakout your best selfie pose for Local Gems sweepstakes
In 2025, entrants came from 92 different Michigan communities.
Monday, November 2
Etta Marie Kallis Obituary (2026) , MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion
View Etta Marie Kallis's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
CardsHQ Opens Orion Township Store Nov. 14-15
Jalen Rose is popping packs in Orion Township as CardsHQ opens its first Midwest store.
Kathryn Folsom Obituary (2026) - Lake Orion, MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion
CardsHQ in Orion Township is First Location in the Midwest, Nov. 14-15 Opening
CardsHQ, a community-first trading card retail and experience center, has announced the grand opening of its new location in Orion...
2026 Orion Township General Election Results
Here’s where you’ll find the 2026 general election results for Orion Township.
2026 Lake Orion General Election Results
Here’s where you’ll find the 2026 general election results for Lake Orion.
2026 General Election Results for Oakland County School District Boards, Millages
Here’s where you’ll find the results of the 2026 general election for Oakland County School District Boards and Millages.
Michigan Makers Holiday Craft Market Coming to Waldon Middle School in Orion Township Nov. 7
Visitors can browse creations, find gifts for friends and family, and get an early start on their holiday shopping.
Explore November Wonders at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks
Discover something new about nature during Wint Nature Center’s November programs!
Sunday, November 1
Updated Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, District Finals and Championship Schedule (Nov. 1)
Michigan's high school football playoffs wasted little time producing major surprises. Belleville, one of the state's most recognizable...
Kathryn Folsom Obituary (2026) , MI - Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion
View Kathryn Folsom's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
Marching bands: See which schools qualified for state championship at Ford Field
The top 10 bands in each flight will advance to the MCBA state finals on Nov. 7.
2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals
Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.
Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson
The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.
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.
Lake Orion Football Schedule
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee
Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee.
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...
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
25 Magical Metro Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremonies & Holiday Events to Kick Off Christmas 2026
Whether your family loves a big downtown celebration or you prefer a cozy hometown tradition, these Metro Detroit tree lighting ceremonies...
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