What the school district could do with the Orion Center is the creation of an Environmental Education Center. There is no more important issue pressing our future than global warming, plastic petroleum products and chemical contamination. Orion schools district is uniquely situated with thousands of acres of state, county and township forest, open space, lakes […]
The hit HBO show “Succession” brought to the mainstream a concept that has been around for centuries. Some even argue there are lessons from God on succession planning in the Bible. No matter how far it dates back, the concept of planning for what and who is next when it comes to a business’ future […]
I moved to Lake Orion a few years ago. I previously lived in a RV for two years, traveled to 12 states, and have lived in countless cities and three states. Never in my recollection have I driven on worse roads than Miller Road between the roundabout and Conklin Road. Driving north on Conklin Road […]
You’ve purchased a home/property in a rural area of Orion Township zoned for single family homes. You love the feeling of being in the country, close to the expressway and shopping. Welcome to Orion Township, Where Living is a Vacation, right? Then a landowner with a few acres close by requests to rezone their property […]
I want to extend my sincerest thank you to Mr. Stan Ford and the Lake Orion Village Council in support of the Lake Orion DDA’s recent honor at the 2024 Business Spotlight and Reception presented by Oakland County Michigan and Oakland Thrive. Lake Orion and Oxford DDAs were honored at the event for our collaborative […]
Speedway created a donation jar that citizens can donate to give pizzas to the police. We have received numerous pizzas, and it was quite a pleasant surprise for us. We very much appreciate our Speedway partners and especially all the fantastic citizens that generously donate to my staff. I am proud to work in Orion […]
Regarding the Lake Orion Community Schools efforts to install a cell tower on their vacant land located between Orion Road and Adams Road at 3416 E. Clarkston Road in Oakland Twp. The closest neighbors to the proposed site voiced concern during the Oakland Twp. Planning Commission meeting. Our concerns were heard, yet brushed aside as […]
My wife and I moved to Orion Township in 2013, drawn by the promise that living here is a vacation. Initially, we enjoyed the small town “up north” feel of the village and township, but recently living here is becoming less of a vacation. On March 20, the township planning commission will hold a hearing […]
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted with the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to Lake Orion Baptist Church, Community of Christ Church, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, St. Mary’s in the Hills Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The River Church, […]
“DDA Staffing” was an agenda item acted on at the Feb. 20 DDA meeting. Due to minimal meeting information, it was difficult to know what the DDA was going to do and whether it would be done properly. It was not stated anywhere in the meeting information that hiring an Executive Director, an Assistant Director, […]