By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor A wooden monument created by a local chainsaw carver as a touching memorial for a father’s deceased daughter was stolen in broad daylight in Brandon Township July 6. A giant peace symbol (see below) honoring the late Taylor Beth Woityra was taken from the yard of her father Christopher Woityra, […]
While it wasn’t an active crime scene, there was plenty of CSI activity at Camp Agawam last week as local scouts visited for their day camp, CSI: Cub Scout Investigators. The three day long camp was open to Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos, as well as their siblings that are of cub scout age. […]
I am supporting Joe Kent for State Representative because I know he understands the virtue that small businesses bring to a community and a state. Having worked with Joe in the tax and finance business, it’s clear that he is fueled by a passion for the common man or woman trying to make a go […]
As a senior citizen in Lake Orion faced with the increased cost of living, increased taxation, on a fixed income and a reduced SS $ amount not keeping up with real inflation my wife and I try to scrutinize closely all proposed millages that want our money to leave our pocket for some reason. This […]
I would like to ask all of your readers to consider casting a vote to re-elect Penny Shults as our Lake Orion Twp. Clerk. She has been a wonderful friend for many years and as one of her Pastors at her church, I can say that she has demonstrated outstanding commitment to her family, faith, […]
My husband and I have resided in Orion Township for 23 years. We supported school millages that built the new high school, middle and elementary schools. However, we cannot support this new millage on a “10-year sinking fund”. What a strange and negative name for a fund supposedly designated for maintenance. We also cannot buy […]
As a former Clerk for Orion Township, I understand the importance of electing leaders who are qualified and experienced to run the township. I have known Penny and her family since before Penny was born. Penny has been working for the township since 1989 and has proven her commitment to the people of Orion Township. […]
Lake Orion has great schools. Given. Love them. There are things that need repair in the schools. Given. Fix them. Proposal A lowered the property tax years ago. Funding went to students not buildings. Given. However…School people/admin. knew that things would need repair. (Homeowners know this too). Who was paying attention to that necessity? Why […]
It is my privilege and pleasure to support Penny Shults for Orion Township Clerk. Penny is a diligent community leader always striving for the betterment of the Township. She has been able to build lasting working relationships within the municipality, and with public servants at every level of State government. Vote for Penny Shultz to […]
Once again this year, Lake Orion citizens and organizations came together to create a spectacular celebration of our country’s independence. Special acknowledgement to those who spearheaded the incredible fireworks displays spanning two weekends: Lake Orion Lion’s Club, Carl Cyrowski, County Commissioner Michael Gingell and his wife Jessica, and Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. It is […]