Lake Orion sanitary sewer replacement project

Re:“Lake Orion sanitary sewer replacement project expected to cost $9.1 million”, Lake Orion Review, Jan. 17, 2024. While this implies that this will be paid for with higher rates, I see nothing in the council’s decision specifically saying that, what the rate increase might be, or how long it will have to be in place. […]

Kudos to the Orion Township Trustees

I just want to thank the Orion Township trustees for listening to their constituents, and voting against the rezoning proposed for the site of the current Milosch Pre-Owned Superstore on M-24. At the public hearing several residents of the neighborhood behind / east of the property made statements against the proposed rezoning, and it was […]

Thank you for supporting Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels of Oxford, Lake Orion and Addison thanks Independence Village of Waterstone for generously providing the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day meals for our homebound seniors. For the past few years Independence Village has been a true partner of Meals on Wheels and has not hesitated in providing a wonderful hot meal […]

Thank you, Orion community, for your giving spirit

I would like to thank Orion Township residents for their most heartfelt donations for local children during the holiday season of 2023. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Orion Township deputies were able to help 35 different families during the season, whether it be the Shop with a Hero event or during random “traffic stops.” This was […]

Happy New Year – Happy Everything!

When we flipped our calendar page this year, we welcomed 2024! During the next 365 days, our planet orbits the sun, and we all have more time to experience life. Hopefully you have already thought about getting more happiness into your life and enjoying life more fully. That’s a great thought and here is how […]

‘Get the Facts’ on where your taxes go

I received my winter tax statement a few weeks ago. There is nothing on that statement about any tax dollars going to the DDA even though I am in the DDA tax capture area. I filed a FOIA request with Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion to find out where my tax dollars […]

Orion Lighted Parade Committee thanks community for support

The Orion Lighted Parade Committee would like to apologize for the truck with the very loud train-like horn that was in our parade on Saturday night. We did not know about the extremely loud horn until after the parade had started. We can assure you that this vehicle will not be in the parade again […]

No parking meters in downtown Lake Orion

If downtown Lake Orion goes to paid parking I will never shop or visit downtown again. There are lots more businesses nearby that will gladly take my money and not charge me to park. Bill Bader Orion Township Editor’s note: The Lake Orion Village Council received a presentation from Municipal Parking Service (MPS) on metered […]

What’s going on with Village of Lake Orion government?

Remember the movie “The Music Man” and the song “Ya Got Trouble in River City”, well it reminded me of our village! Lake Orion Police Chief Harold Rossman retired May 1, 2023. As I write this on Nov. 22, 2023, I’m not aware that a replacement has been hired. That’s over 200 days from Rossman’s […]