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  • Who made the cut for Lake Orion's first Athletics Hall of Fame?
  • How deputies responded when a BB gun surfaced at LOHS
  • When your Lake Orion boards and council meet this October

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Orion High School starts Athletics Hall of Fame (lakeorionreview.com) — Lake Orion High School is launching its new Athletics Hall of Fame, with 20 standout athletes, a coach, contributors, and a championship team being honored at a Sept. 24 ceremony at the school. Inductees will also be recognized at Friday's home football game. Future classes will come from community nominations, and a permanent Hall of Fame display will celebrate Dragon sports history.
   

• LOHS student taken into custody after bringing a BB gun to school (lakeorionreview.com) — A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after a loaded, realistic-looking BB gun was found in a backpack at Lake Orion High School, prompting a swift response from the school resource officer and deputies. Officials say the weapon closely resembled a real handgun, but the situation was resolved without injuries. Potential charges related to possessing a pneumatic gun in a weapon-free school zone are under review.
   

• October school board, government meetings (lakeorionreview.com) — Key October meetings for Lake Orion residents are set, including school board sessions at Orion Township Hall and Village Council meetings at Lake Orion Village Hall. You'll also find dates for the Downtown Development Authority and library board. These gatherings shape local policies, services, and downtown projects, and agendas are posted online so you can review issues before attending.
   

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