Village requests that the twp. share its parks & rec. millage money

By Jim Newell Review Editor Now that the Orion Township Parks and Recreation Millage has passed, the village wants its share for its own parks. The Lake Orion Village Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Monday to send the township board of trustees a formal letter requesting $32,000 of the millage money for the […]

Orion Twp. – ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-267 – CONSCIOUS SENIOR LIVING – CONDITIONAL REZONE REQUEST

NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-267 PC-2018-22, CONSCIOUS SENIOR LIVING CONDITIONAL REZONE REQUEST The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, August 20, 2018, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted a map amendment to Ord. […]

Orion Twp. drafts 5-year parks & recreation millage plan

By Jim Newell Review Editor Before voters went to the polls on Aug. 7, Orion Township officials had already drafted a five-year plan of projects and infrastructure improvements for the parks and recreation millage. More than 57 percent of voters supported the 1-mill, 5-year millage in the primary election. “We have really earmarked those millage […]

Military Parade? We can find a better use of our money

So, our “fake” president wants a military parade? What a waste of taxpayers’ money. I can find better uses, like healthcare, taking care of our vets, roads, bridges, fixing our electrical systems and grids, etc. Small stuff! If (President Donald) Trump wants a parade, he and his billionaire friends he gave the tax cuts to […]

Spiritually, Slaying Dragons

A Spiritual Walk By Linda La Croix This week the Lake Orion community celebrates the Dragon on the Lake Festival and many from the surrounding areas come to enjoy it too. When I saw the banner to advertise it going up, I thought, hmmm, wonder if there is a spiritual walk regarding dragons? Actually, there […]

Orion Twp. Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis Aug. 20, 2018

Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees Synopsis, Regular Meeting, Monday, August 20, 2018 Meeting called to order at 6:36 p.m. Invocation: Treasurer Donni Steele. All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Held Closed Executive Session to discuss Attorney opinion letter. Jolie Tremonti was recognized as Citizen of the Month. Recognition given to Congressman Mike […]