By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members cited […]
‘What an amazing journey this has been,’ Narsh says. By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — For the first time in 42 years, Jerry Narsh will no longer be in a public service role to the Lake Orion community, a role he says “has been an honor and privilege.” Narsh, who currently serves […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — An armed man who broke into the Orion Township home where his ex-girlfriend was living on July 17 was fatally wounded after he was shot by his ex-girlfriend’s stepson. The 67-year-old man was identified as Galen Gavitt of Unionville, Michigan. His ex-girlfriend, 62, and her stepson, […]
Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas. Individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a news release. The panel has a pool of $50,000 to award “truly innovative” ideas that seek […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The intersection of Waldon and Clintonville roads closed July 8 for roundabout construction, the Road Commission for Oakland County announced. Waldon road will remain closed until the roundabout’s completion in early November, according to the road commission. The roundabout construction is part of a $14.7 million […]
Trustee candidates offer insight into important issues, their positions By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 Primary Election they will see three new names vying for the four trustee positions on the Orion Township Board of Trustees. The four candidates for trustee […]
Golling charity car show raises more than $500 for the Miracle League Field By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — From the smiles on the players’ faces, the high-fives with teammates and coaches and the cheers from family, friends and fans, the Miracle League games at Friendship Park have the spirit of playing […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies […]
Classic car lovers and baseball fans can head to Friendship Park on Saturday to enjoy two of America’s favorite pastimes while supporting the Miracle League of North Oakland. Golling Buick GMC in Orion Township is hosting a car cruise fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of North Oakland, […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters head to the polls for the Aug. 6 Primary Election the only two contested positions they will cast votes for are Orion Township clerk and treasurer. Orion Township Trustee Julia Dalrymple will face resident Braden Giacobazzi in the race for township clerk. […]