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Lake Orion, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the four new teachers joining Lake Orion classrooms this fall
  • How new brick pavers will change downtown Lake Orionā€™s streetscape
  • What Orionā€™s rejected millages mean for fire, police and Lake Orion schools

Also on today's calendar: Romeo Girls JV Volleyball @ Lake Orion and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. LOCS hires four teachers (lakeorionreview.com subscription) ā€” Lake Orion Community Schools has hired four new teachers for Lake Orion High School, Paint Creek Elementary, and Stadium Drive Elementary, bringing local alumni and experienced educators into district classrooms. The board also welcomed a new executive assistant to the superintendent, adding seasoned administrative support ahead of the coming school year.
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2. Brick pavers to be installed downtown (lakeorionreview.com) ā€” Downtown Lake Orion will soon get new brick pavers along the right-of-way at 195ā€“197 S. Broadway, after the Village Council approved a license agreement with property owner CGKW LLC. The deal spells out maintenance, insurance, and restoration responsibilities, and allows the village to revoke the license if insurance lapses or the restaurant use ends.
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3. Primary Election Results ā€“ Aug. 4, 2026 (lakeorionreview.com) ā€” Orion Township voters narrowly rejected new fire/EMS and police operating millages, decisions that will shape how services are funded going forward while excluding Village of Lake Orion residents, who have separate police funding. Voters also turned down an Oakland ISD enhancement millage that would have benefited Lake Orion schools, and chose local candidates for state senate and the 54th House district.
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4. Around The OAA (orionontv.org) ā€” Lake Orion football opens its 2026 season on the road at Northville in a matchup of familiar foes who split close games the past two years. The Dragons bring more offensive experience, but their defense will be tested by Northvilleā€™s run game and secondary, offering fans an early glimpse at Lake Orionā€™s postseason potential.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Board of Education - Policy Committee
    Oxford Crossroads Day School 10 N Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371, USA
    11:30 am
  • OPL Walking Group ā†’
    Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St, Oxford
    2:00 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • Oxford Knitting Club ā†’
    Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St, Oxford
    10:30 am
  • Lifelong Learning Book Discussion Group ā†’
    Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St, Oxford
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Oxford Middle School Oxford Elementary School, 109 Pontiac St, Oxford, MI 48371, US
    6:30 pm
    • Friday August 14
  • Board of Education - Governance Committee
    Oxford Middle School 10 N Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371, USA
    1:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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