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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Lake Orion DDA named a 2027 Great American Main Street Award semifinalist (lakeorionreview.com) — Downtown Lake Orion's revitalization work has earned the village DDA a spot as one of just eight semifinalists nationwide for the 2027 Great American Main Street Award. After 25 years of investment, the district has gone from high vacancies to a thriving destination, with millions poured into infrastructure, historic buildings, and local businesses that residents enjoy every day.
• Lake Orion High School athletics honors inaugural Hall of Fame class (lakeorionreview.com) — Lake Orion High School has launched its first-ever Athletic Hall of Fame, honoring 24 standout athletes, a coach, service contributors, and the 1990 state champion wrestling team. The ceremony celebrated decades of Dragon sports achievements, from record-setting runners and swimmers to championship football and baseball stars, highlighting how these alumni helped build Lake Orion's proud athletic tradition.
• Oakland County school honored for outstanding media center (mlive.com) — Scripps Middle School's media center in Lake Orion has been named Michigan's Model School Library for 2026, recognizing its standout support for student learning and literacy. Media specialist Rebecca Lowe's programs—from STEM Days to Hour of Code and book-focused activities—are drawing state-level praise and offering a model other schools across Michigan are encouraged to follow.
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