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Orchard Lake

Oakland County, Michigan

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Wednesday, November 4

MaxPrepsNov 4

Schedule - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Basketball 26-27

Tuesday, November 3

Oakland County 115Nov 3

2026 Election Results

Voters across Oakland County headed to the polls (or to their mailboxes or drop boxes) to cast their ballots in local, state, and federal...

MaxPrepsNov 3

St. Mary's Prep (Orchard Lake, MI) Baseball

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Monday, November 2

WXYZ Channel 7Nov 2

2 rescued after seaplane begins sinking in Orchard Lake

HoodlineNov 2

Seaplane Tips Over Near Apple Island in Orchard Lake, Two Aboard Escape Unhurt

CBS NewsNov 2

Seaplane partially submerged in Orchard Lake; no injuries reported, deputies say

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

Seaplane partially submerges in Orchard Lake

NFHS NetworkNov 2

Lakeview High School - St. Clair Shores vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Congress 11th District

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Thursday, October 29

NFHS NetworkOct 29

2026 Football Playoffs Birmingham Groves High School vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's - 10/30/2026 | Live & On Demand

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 29

Teen fatally struck by pickup truck while crossing Orchard Lake Road in Farmington

CBS NewsOct 29

15-year-old struck, killed, while crossing Orchard Lake Road in Farmington, police say

Wednesday, October 28

NFHS NetworkOct 28

Team Highlights: Varsity Football U Of D Jesuit High School vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's - U of D Jesuit

Saturday, October 24

NFHS NetworkOct 24

Cranbrook vs Orchard Lake - Girls Varsity Ice Hockey 01/20/2027 | Watch Live & On Demand

Friday, October 23

Michigan High School Athletic AssociationOct 23

Performance of the Week: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Brock Porter

MaxPrepsOct 23

Videos - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Football

NFHS NetworkOct 23

Orchard Lake vs U of D Jesuit - Boys Varsity Football 10/23/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Thursday, October 22

NFHS NetworkOct 22

U of D Jesuit vs Orchard Lake - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/22/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

Monday, October 19

NFHS NetworkOct 19

Avondale vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's Boys Soccer - 10/19/2026 | Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 14

NFHS NetworkOct 14

Detroit Co. Day vs Orchard Lake - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/14/2026 | Live & On Demand

Friday, October 9

MLive.comOct 9

Detroit Catholic Central vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s: Watch Michigan high school football showdown live Friday night

NFHS NetworkOct 9

Varsity Football Orchard Lake St. Mary's - 10/09/2026 | Live & On Demand

MaxPrepsOct 9

Orchard Lake St Marys (B) High School (MI) Soccer

Wednesday, October 7

Oakland County 115Oct 7

2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

Saturday, October 3

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Oakland County Accepting Submissions for New County Flag Designs

“Flags are powerful symbols and our current flag needs updating to meet proper principles of effective design,” Commissioner Robert Smiley...

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Michigan Municipal League Foundation Offering Grants for “Bridge Builder” Projects, Local Groups Can Apply

These microgrants fund collaborative, creative projects that bring people out of their homes and into their communities.

Thursday, October 1

Oakland County 115Oct 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Marian Blocker for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Wednesday, September 30

Oakland County 115Sep 30

2026 Candidate Interview: Ethan Baker for Congress District 11

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

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