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Lake Orion
Coverage of Lake Orion in the Nexus archive.
- Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep
A Lake Orion woman, Rachele Ricklefs, had her insanity plea accepted by a Macomb County court for allegedly striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep in September 2025, leading to 18 felony charges. She was committed to the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry after a psychological evaluation determined she was not criminally responsible.
- Lake Orion businesses get a 'Mother's Day Redo' after water main break forced closures
A water main break on Mother's Day forced Lake Orion businesses to close, prompting a weeklong 'Mother's Day REDO' initiative to recover lost revenue. The community is encouraging residents to support local businesses through shopping, dining, and social media engagement until June 20.