Orion Twp. ZBA – public hearing – June 25, 2018 – AB-2018-20, Baldwin Holdings, LLC, 4713 S. Baldwin Rd., 09-32-376-001

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2018-20, Baldwin Holdings, LLC, 4713 S. Baldwin Rd., 09-32-376-001 […]

Orion Twp. – Tommy’s Lake Water Quality Control SAD #5

Charter Township of Orion Tommy’s Lake Water Quality Control SAD #5 Notice for Public Hearing on Cost Estimate Notice is Hereby Given: 1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of improving the quality of Tommy’s Lake by the eradication of nuisance aquatic weeds and/or algae and […]

Orion Twp. ZBA – Public Hearing – June 25, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2018-21, JT Teal Property Group, LLC, 1145 Bayfield St, […]

Residents angry over proposed Miller/Orion/Flint roundabout

Residents angry over proposed Miller/Orion/Flint roundabout

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) plans to build a mini-roundabout at the Miller/Orion/Flint roads three-way intersection, with construction starting later this fall. And Orion residents are adamantly opposed to the project, saying it is unnecessary and a waste of money that could be better spent fixing other deteriorating […]

Paint Creek Trail extension is ‘officially’ open

Lake Orion’s Children’s Park becomes an Iron Belle trailhead By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been a long time coming – and a long-awaited boon for bikers, hikers and runners – but the Paint Creek Trail extension into Lake Orion is officially open. Local officials and residents held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 2, […]

Lake Orion Community Schools Sinking Fund Update

Two years ago, Lake Orion and Orion Twp. voters endorsed a sinking fund proposal designed to bring Lake Orion Community Schools’ facilities to functional standards. Years of aging infrastructure required immediate work, handled throughout 2017. The 2 mill sinking fund will generate approximately $3.5 million annually for 10 years and enable a number of projects. […]

Blessings in a Brown Bag: Lake Orion United Methodist Church to pilot summer lunch program for students

Questions regarding the program can be directed to Dawn Ames, Director of Family Ministry, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 248-693-6201 ext. 210, or by emailing dawn.ames@lakeorionumc.org. By Jim Newell Review Editor Many people may be unaware that in a relatively affluent community like Lake Orion, there are students who are in danger of food insecurity. […]

Safety First: The dangers of swimming & boating are very real

From the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff’s Office needs to remind residents of prudent safety precautions related to water activities. We urge boaters and swimmers to please use caution at all times when out on the lakes this summer. Young children need constant, close (within a few feet) supervision in and around the water. […]