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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a resident of Orion Township, I would very much like to know why, when the township has nine million dollars to purchase the Great Lakes Athletic Club – plus the money for necessary repairs – our water bills have gone up dramatically since they went to monthly billing, and we are faced with what […]
I would like to congratulate the entire cast of Clue for a job very well done. The performance had me laughing continually. All of the roles were brilliantly realized and hilarious. Each performer was able to quickly establish and maintain a solid relationship with the audience while pulling off some of the best hijinks I’ve […]
The election will be over by the time this letter is presented. I’d like to congratulate the citizens of the Village of Lake Orion for their energy and passion for the subject of the election! I wish that enthusiasm would be present at all times for our community. If you were to review our citizens […]
There is an old adage that says “No good deed goes unpunished.” I believe we are seeing this sentiment played out in the last few months here in the Village of Lake Orion by some who have expressed negative reactions to the purpose, the accomplishments and the activities of the DDA. Over the years since […]
I am 68 years old, born and raised in the Village of Lake Orion. Growing up this town was booming; everyone came into town to shop! Starting in the mid-seventies thru the mid-nineties the town slowly died. In the mid-eighties the village council chose to adopt a program offered by the State of Michigan known […]
I am writing in response to last week’s letter to the editor written by Cory Johnston. First, Mr. Johnston accurately points out that “the only issue on the Nov. 7 ballot…” is the DDA TIF vote. Yes, it is the only issue on the ballot, and I’m dismayed that we are holding a standalone election […]