‘It’s open season on Lake Orion students,’ threat claimed OAKLAND COUNTY – A Pontiac teen who was arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School while in possession of a machete and knives is in custody for allegedly making a threat May 15 against a student at the school, the Oakland […]
Fire chief: ‘Plan does not meet code’ By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved a revised permit application for this year’s Lions Club Jubilee in a 4-2 vote on Monday. The altered plan, however, does not meet the Orion Township Fire Department’s safety codes and Fire Marshal […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Village of Lake Orion received notice of final award from the federal government on the status of their EPA grant for the sanitary sewer pump station improvement project on April 25, giving them final award approval in the amount of $1.75 million for the first […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The streets of downtown Lake Orion will once again be lined with flowers, art and activities as live music is played at the Orion Art Center’s annual Art & Flower Fair this weekend. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LEONARD — Women today are often juggling a lot – family, their careers, staff, schedules. During its Women of Inspiration luncheon on May 8, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce aimed to provide inspiration and camaraderie to area women who can gather strength by being together with other women […]
The Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon on May 26 at the outdoor Tribute, 5236 Adams Rd., in Oakland Township. The event is open to the public at no charge. “During the ceremony, we will read aloud the names of veterans who died while in […]
Estimated $8,000 fee increase to the village By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved an agreement with Orion Township for the township to provide tax collection services beginning July 1 through June 30, 2028 at a fee equal to 1% of scheduled collections on April 28. The […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Nowak and Fraus Engineers will prepare and submit a grant application on Lake Orion’s behalf that, once submitted, will make the village eligible for funding for local street improvements. Nowak and Fraus Engineers, a civil engineering, land surveying and land planning firm, will do so because […]
All donations stay local By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Saturday is one of the busiest days of the year for postal carriers and the Lake Orion Postal workers are doing their part to help Stamp Out Hunger. The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is May 10 and residents can help out their neighbors by leaving any amount of nonperishable […]
Keller Williams Collaborative in Lake Orion held a Shred Day fundraiser on April 26 with donations from the event benefiting the Oxford-Orion FISH food pantry. “Lots of trees were saved this weekend during our annual Shred Day, and a truckload of donations is ready to be delivered to the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry,” said Darian […]