A 17-year-old Pontiac resident who was arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School while in possession of a machete and several knives is in custody for making a threat against a student at the same school.

The dog dock at Orion Oaks Dog Park closed permanently due to consistently high levels of E coli found in the water.

Metro Detroit received significant rainfall in the past 24 hours.

These famous story characters come to life at this event at Canterbury Village

A 16-year-old student at Lake Orion High School was arrested Tuesday after making a threat that many people were going to die in a shooting at the school.

Fun events happening this weekend in and around Detroit

A special needs program that serves students across Oakland County will end after the 2024-25 school year.

Crews are responding to a suspected gas explosion and fire in Orion Township that left two critically injured.

Monday, or Veterans Day, will be breezy with a mix of sunshine and clouds. If attending a morning ceremony, plan for temperatures in the lower 50s in Metro Detroit.

The Michigan high school football playoffs are underway and here is a list of the most competitive matchups through the first-round.

Happy Halloween! Various towns and cities in Metro Detroit released suggested times residents can go out trick-or-treating.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

Here’s where you’ll find the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election results for Lake Orion, Michigan.

Halloween is almost here, and various towns and cities in Metro Detroit released suggested times residents can go out trick-or-treating.

The most anticipated response in college football has finally been revealed in the Connor Stalions “Sing Stealer” documentary on Netflix, and so far, this is what we have learned.

Lake Orion resident Adam Richards Williams, 35, received 26-50 years in prison on Monday, July 22, for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and raping and beating her with a baseball bat.

Lots of family fun events happening around the D

A Lake Orion man carried around his Fantasy 5 ticket for several days before realizing it was a $140,964 winning ticket!

A Lake Orion man ‘just about lost it’ when he won a $160,405 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game.

Bruce Gertz was a popular figure in the community to a lot of residents, as many lauded his good nature and frequently stopped to give him meals and support for housing.

Canterbury Barbeque Festival runs August 4th-6th

The Canterbury Taco Fest happening Friday through Sunday. Tickets are still available.

A 55-year-old Lake Orion man died Friday night after he fell out of a boat on Lake Orion and drown, according to police.

Event in Lake Orion is celebrating everyone’s super side

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle in Oakland County.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigators are seeking the communities help in finding the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Orion Township.

Canterbury Village is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early with their annual Leprechaun Days.

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and communities already getting in on the festivities. In Lake Orion, Canterbury Village turns green for Leprechaun Days. Kids can roam the village collecting hidden coins and exchanging for prizes at the village shops. There will also be a petting zoo, kids DJ, food, crafters and more. New this year, the village has built what they call the world’s largest Irish coffee mug, standing over 6 feet, and able to hold around 600 gallons. The event happens Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..

The new Meijer grocery stores will be in Lake Orion and Macomb Township and will open on Jan. 26 at 6 a.m.

A recently-painted mural is comforting, honoring the victims of the tragic Oxford High School Shooting one year later.

Canterbury Village in Lake Orion is a Michigan landmark and has kicked off the holiday season with its annual event, the Holiday Stroll.

Starting Tuesday morning, more than half-a-million hunters will head out into the woods for dear season. It’s estimated that hunting contributes more than $2 billion to the state’s economy yearly. But a shift is happening as both numbers have trended down for years.

Deer crashes resulting in serious injury have reached a decade high, and we’re in the middle of the “Deer-Hit” season right now.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Lake Orion on Nov. 8, 2022.

Canterbury Village in Lake Orion is kicking off its Halloween Stroll, which runs every weekend during the month of October.

A Troy woman was killed Tuesday after her car was struck as part of a three-vehicle crash at an intersection in Rochester Hills, police said.

The General Motors Orion Assembly plant was closed Thursday for a homicide investigation.

When a Metro Detroit teenager was found shot to death in the basement of a Detroit apartment building, some claimed that he was lured to the city as a robbery target -- but Detroit police say otherwise.

Can you imagine seeing winning numbers on your scratch-off ticket, but you win more than $5? An Oakland County woman now knows the feeling when she revealed her winning number on Michigan Lottery’s Wild Time instant game.

When making that perfect rack of ribs, you must smoke them on low heat and, after several hours, take a look - absolute perfection.

He’s recorded more than 25 albums, is a native Metro Detroiter, and you can see him live, tonight!

It’s the stuff of fairytales: princesses, pirates and even a real castle!

Elizabeth Ann Gill was just 2 years old when she disappeared from her front yard in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on June 13, 1965.

A man was hit and killed while riding his bike and a woman was killed after rear-ending another car in Oakland County on Wednesday, incidents that happened within 30 minutes of each other.

There will be plenty to do at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion this summer.

The playscape at Children’s Park in Lake Orion needed to be replaced but the city didn’t need to hire a contractor to do it.

A 16-year-old boy from the United Kingdom was arrested after he pretended to be the suspected Oxford High School shooter while calling in threats to several Oakland County schools, police said.

Check out this list of egg-cellent local Easter egg hunts happening around Metro Detroit.

Tubby’s/Just Baked is opening several new stores in Metro Detroit this year, with plans to open several more across the state.

A local bar is excitedly trying to find a favorite customer. They want to let him know that the lottery ticket he purchased and stuck in his pocket without looking at it last Friday (Feb.11) just made him a millionaire. Many of us dream of winning the lottery. Did you ever worry you might win a jackpot but then somehow lose the winning ticket?

Four family-friendly events that are perfect for the snow-covered weekend.

A fire ripped through a boarding house in Lake Orion on Jan. 14, displacing eight people.

Check out 313 Pizza Bar next time you’re in Lake Orion.

Friends and family gathered on Monday for the visitation for Tate Myre, a 16-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting at Oxford High School.

Tate Myre is one of four teens who were murdered by a schoolmate in a mass shooting Nov. 30 at Oxford High School.

A junior at Lake Orion High School has been arrested for threatening to shoot up the school one day after the deadly shooting at Oxford High School, police said.

As students, teachers, faculty, and staff try to escape bombardment at Oxford High School, Local business owner and fellow parent of a student at the educational institute, John Parraghi put on his cape and swooped in for the save.

Many communities around Metro Detroit are standing strong with Oxford, but none as much as Lake Orion.

Tuesday night saw nearly 700 people come out as a sign of solidarity during evening mass. On a regular night for sed event, there's an expectation of a typical crowd between 50 to 60 churchgoers.

Check out Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills, or the store in Lake Orion.

There's a lot to do this weekend, including a Halloween stroll, a harvest festival, and a whiskey tasting event.

Are you trying to plan your weekend? These ideas might help you!

A virus is being blamed on the deaths of between 300 and 600 mostly adult common carp this summer in a Detroit-area lake.

Olivia Long is being mourned by Michigan State University Athletics as well as Lake Orion High School where she was a star volleyball player in an elite program.

The captain of the Michigan State University rowing team died Friday due to injuries from a crash.

The state of Michigan is investigating after the sudden death of hundreds of fish in Oakland County.

State officials are investigating the deaths of hundreds of adult common carp at an Oakland County lake.

For one night only, you can take a stroll with the dinosaurs at the “Dinos After Dark” event on May 28 at Canterbury Village.

Dino Stroll opens beginning May 20 at Canterbury Village. People be able to get up close and personal with the various creatures.

Police consider Mouzon armed and dangerous and urge residents to not approach him.

Beaumont responds to mental health care backlog that left child stuck in emergency room for 26 daysMental health care backlog leaves Lake Orion child stuck in emergency room for 26 daysDETROIT – For months, school administrators have been sounding alarms about a growing mental health crisis amongst students who feel isolated and depressed as a side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Her 12-year-old son, who battles depression, was overwhelmed and announced he was ready to end it all. She believed COVID and the changes the pandemic exacerbated the stresses of a boy who was already going through changes. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Miserable Opening Day forecast, but better weekendIt’s one-and-done for the unseasonable warmth, and Opening Day looks downright miserable. As you will see the demand is high because we are approaching a significant date and many may have been procrastinating.

READ: U-M Mott Children’s poll: Nearly 50% of parents say pandemic negatively impacted their teens’ mental healthFor Leah, it was a desperate situation. She believed COVID and the changes the pandemic exacerbated the stresses of a boy who was already going through changes. Every facility is full.”AdFor 26 days, Leah, her wife and their son lived inside a hospital cubical inside the emergency room. READ: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 hospitalization data trendsAdLeah had enough Friday and demanded her son be released from the emergency room, believing the wait for the psychiatric evaluations was doing more harm than good. I’ve also seen in my practice in the emergency department, patients who are staying sometimes for days in the emergency department, waiting for beds.

All rights reserved)Michigan has cited 16 businesses for failing to follow safety precautions that protect workers from COVID-19, state officials said. Emergency rule citations are for businesses that resume in-person work and fail to have written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan or don’t provide adequate training to their employees. Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $7,200. Location: WixomFine amount: $2,800Violations:Not developing and implementing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. Click here to view a full list of MIOSHA COVID-19 workplace safety citations.

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LAKE ORION, Mich. – Michigan has loosened COVID-19 restrictions for several indoor venues, including casinos, bowling alleys and movie theaters, but indoor dining at restaurants is still not allowed. “There will not be changes for highest risk settings of indoor bars and dining where masks are necessarily removed,” Gordon said. Gretchen Whitmer laid out the science behind the ban in November, where she cited multiple studies that showed an increase in the spread of COVID-19 and indoor dining. “It’s not the restaurant’s fault. “If you feel comfortable coming in here, who are you do say no when you can go to all these other places?” Luchkovitc said.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – A Lake Orion man has been charged with supplying drugs to three Rochester Hills teenagers who were found dead from overdosing, officials said. Auburn Hills police officers were called at 4:36 p.m. July 29 to the Baymont Hotel at 1294 North Opdyke Road to check on the well-being of a girl, according to authorities. Officers found the 17-year-old Rochester Hills girl in a room with two brothers, ages 18 and 19, also from Rochester Hills. Lorenzo Kenneth Brabo, 20, of Lake Orion, was also found in the hotel room, officials said. Brabo was arraigned Monday (Nov. 9) at 52/3 District Court on three counts of felony delivery causing death.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Lake Orion here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

2 men charged in terrorist plot against Whitmer served in US MilitaryPublished: October 10, 2020, 11:13 pmThe U.S. Marine Corps confirmed Daniel Harris of Lake Orion and Joseph Morrison of Munith served for years. The Marines said Harris trained with rifles and Morrison served in the Marine Corps Reserve until Thursday, the day he was arraigned.

LAKE ORION, Mich. – A total of 13 people are facing charges in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. He is charged with providing support for terrorist acts and carrying a gun during the commission of a felony. Video obtained by the Local 4 Defenders showed the FBI rolling down Beach Drive near Lake Orion. “Right here on Beach Drive nothing happens on Beach Drive,” said John Carson, a resident in the area. Agents were very concerned about Harris who they believe is an alleged domestic terrorist.

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Tigers baseball returned to action on Friday. In Lake Orion, Tigers fans took part in the season opener in a way they never imagined. Canterbury Village hosted a Tigers Opening Day watch party. No fans are allowed at the stadiums for the shortened 60-game slate due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ: Baseball returns and Tigers fall 7-1 to CincinnatiWatch the video above for the full story

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The video of a White Oakland County woman with a gun pointed at a Black woman and her two teenagers outside an Orion Township Chipotle went viral last week. READ: Couple arrested, charged in Orion Township parking lot altercation caught on videoBoth Jillian Wuestenberg and Eric Wuestenberg have been charged with felonious assault in connection with the actions shown in the video. Jillian Wuestenberg was walking out with the food when a 15-year-old girl said she bumped into her. “I was at the sliding door of the van and she came out and proceeded to yell at me,” Jillian Wuestenberg said. “From the moment she started speaking she was very aggressive.”READ: Attorneys for both families in viral Orion Township confrontation speak outThe confrontation continued escalating.

Couple charged in Orion Township Chipotle incident say they’ve received death threatsPublished: July 9, 2020, 11:12 pmThe video of a White Oakland County woman with a gun pointed at a Black mother and her two teenagers outside an Orion Township Chipotle went viral last week.

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The attorneys for both families involved in a viral confrontation are speaking out about what happened Wednesday. The gun drawn altercation between Jillian and Eric Wuestenberg; and Takelia Hill and her daughters went viral, leading to felony charges. They saw this,” said Chris Quinn, the Hill family attorney. He served his country very well,” said Terry Johnson, the Wuestenberg family attorney. Quinn believes Jillian Wuestenberg should have deescalated the argument with the 15-year-old girl and Johnson believes charges should be filed against Hill.

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff announced charges relating to an incident Wednesday where a woman pulled a gun in an Orion Township parking lot. Video from the scene show the barrel of the gun pointed directly at the camera. Jillian Deanne Wuestenberg (L), Eric Peter Wuestenberg (R) (Oakland County Sheriff's Office)Jillian Wuestenberg, 32, from Independence Township, drew her weapon, chambered a round and pointed it at a Black mother and her two teenage daughters. When Oakland County deputies arrived, the Jillian Wuestenberg was detailed but let go. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the couple claimed to fear for their lives after their vehicle was struck with a hand by the other party.

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people are charged in connection to an altercation Wednesday at a Chipotle parking lot in Orion Township. A video first shared on Twitter and another video uploaded to YouTube show what appears to be three women in a verbal altercation with another woman and her husband. The verbal altercation ensued as the mother called the woman in question a racist, and the woman can be heard defending herself. The woman then entered her vehicle and her husband briefly continued the verbal altercation with the mother and daughter outside of the vehicle. The verbal altercation continued while the woman pointed the weapon at the group.

LAKE ORION, Mich. – Canterbury Village is postponing drive-in movies that were scheduled this week and next week. The postponement announcement was posted to the Canterbury Village Facebook page with the message that the “governor just shut us down.”According to the post, the governor halted the event. Keith Aldridge, who owns Canterbury Village, said there were plans in place to make the drive-in safe and socially distanced. You could listen to the movie on your FM radio and we decided against trying to do concessions," he said. When Canterbury Village posted to its Facebook page the governor shut the drive-in down, it became a keyboard war in the comments between those disappointed, those furious and others who support Michigan Gov.

'Drive-up concerts’: Lake Orion sisters keep music alive during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemicPublished: April 29, 2020, 5:57 pmThe Keynote Sisters, Phoebe and Jaclyn Holmes, from Lake Orion, are keeping music alive in their community by performing “drive-up concerts” during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

With sinus and allergy season in full swing, the coronavirus pandemic is causing more hesitation for allergy sufferers who would normally go to a doctor or hospital for treatment. “Sinus and allergy season is here,” Beven said. Some foods to consumeAntioxidants help shield cells from oxidative stress. Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and supports blood circulation, which can aid in fighting allergies, viruses or arthritis. These help keep the gut healthy, which is important since 80% of immunity resides in the gut.

LAKE ORION, Mich. – Health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a skunk found in Oakland County. The Oakland County Health Division announced Friday that the rabies case was confirmed in a skunk from Lake Orion. Health officials advised staying away from stray, wild and dead animals to protect against rabies. “Rabies is a fatal disease and there is no known cure.” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, a health officer for Oakland County. To report possible rabies exposure, call the Oakland County Health Division at 248-858-1286.

A picture of the man wanted in the theft of money from the Lake Orion bar. LAKE ORION, Mich. - Police have arrested a man who was wanted in connection with the theft of money from an employee's purse and ducking out on his bill at Sagebrush Cantina in Lake Orion. According to police, a white man in his early to middle 50s arrived at Sagebrush Cantina around midnight Friday. Police said the man was shown on video taking the purse from the bar into the men's room where cash was removed. The employee's purse was recovered.

A picture of the man wanted in the theft of money from the Lake Orion bar. LAKE ORION, Mich. - Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the theft of money from an employee's purse and ducking out on his bill at Sagebrush Cantina in Lake Orion. According to police, a white man in his early to middle 50s arrived at Sagebrush Cantina around midnight Friday. The man can be seen on video taking the purse from the bar into the men's room where cash was removed. The employee's purse was recovered.

A man and a dog were found dead in this Lake Orion house on May 28, 2019. (WDIV)LAKE ORION, Mich. - A man and a dog found dead in a Lake Orion home in the spring died of natural causes, officials said. Original Report: Officer checking home with tall weeds finds unconscious woman, dead man and dog in houseA Lake Orion Police Department code enforcement officer visiting a house with long weeds and grass May 28 found the dead man and dog inside the home, as well as an unconscious woman. Officials believe the woman suffered a medical emergency after she found her son dead. She doesn't remember what happened and is now receiving treatment at an assisted living facility.

Bruce Gertz has been a homeless resident in Lake Orion for the past 19 years. Keith Dunlap/GMGLAKE ORION, Mich. - During a Monday meeting, the Lake Orion Village Council plans to read a statement of support for a homeless man who has lived in the area for nearly 20 years, according to a Facebook page dedicated to the man. Last month, the council said it was going to have a discussion about possibly relocating Gertz, who has lived on various benches and street corners in the community. The council said the only action it would take regarding Gertz on Monday is reading a statement of support for him and his freedom to choose his way of life, according to the Facebook page. The page said Gertz approves of the plan.

Bruce Gertz has been a homeless resident in Lake Orion for the past 19 years. Keith Dunlap/GMGLAKE ORION, Mich. - Its safe to say that Aug. 26 wont be just an ordinary meeting for the Lake Orion Village Council. Keith Dunlap/GMGBruce Gertz has lived in Lake Orion for nearly 20 years and has moved a lot in the process, although were not talking about moving from house to house. Bruce Gertz has been a homeless resident in Lake Orion for the past 19 years. Nicole Curtis, a star of HGTVs Rehab Addict and former Lake Orion resident, tweeted her support of Gertz.

Bruce Gertz has been living as a homeless man in same community for almost 20 years, but area leaders are discussing whether to relocate him.

Our resident tourist Kila Peeples suggests taking a tour of Lake Orion, the community with the motto is: "Where living is a vacation." Back in the day, Detroiters used to call this town "up north", now Lake Orion is a place where residents enjoy relaxing on the lake all year round. Lake Orion has been the hidden gem of northern Oakland county since 1859. The restaurants in Lake Orion are top notch, especially C.J. When you stop by Lake Orion you have to go on the lake, and when you do, you have to explore it on the Pedal Boat Pub.

Kila Peoples visits Lake Orion. She finds the most fun things to do on and off the water. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

If you think it's been hot lately just wait, things are going to get smokin' hot at The Michigan Rib Fest. The event kicks off Thursday, Independence Day, in Lake Orion and runs through Sunday. He said he believes they have gathered the best grill masters in the state to participate and the food options will be lip-smacking good. Admission for The Michigan Rib Fest is $3 for adults, free for 12 years old and under. Active and former military members are free as well.