By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — A 34-year-old Dearborn Heights man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed another man multiple times outside of an Orion Township home on Jan. 22. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged Gul Nabi Rahmati with two felonies, including assault with intent to murder, […]
Shuler was heavily involved in Oxford organizations, such as ‘Caring for Oxford’ By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager OXFORD TWP. — For almost a decade, Rev. Matt Schuler, lead pastor of Journey Lutheran Church, has been a force for good in Oxford. He’s done everything from ensuring folks have access to mental […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School students volunteered to give up their cell phones and laptops on Friday to participate in the school’s tenth annual Cell Out for Soldiers event. The charity event started with a group of senior boys who wanted to ask students to give up […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — In a time when there are more and more people who need a little extra help to get by every week, Orion Neighborhood Television is once again finding a way to assist their Orion neighbors. It’s ONTV’s 15th consecutive year of stepping up to the plate, […]
After a nice holiday getaway I was ready to return to the office last week, batteries fully changed. Unfortunately, my car batteries did not feel the same. They were dead. Feeling slightly panicked (and extremely grateful that we didn’t drive my car to the airport) I called my husband. Although he works an hour away, […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake OrionVillage Council approved 6-0 splitting 225 Lake St. into two child parcels during a regular meeting on Jan. 13. Council member Nancy Moshier was absent. While there is no site plan, West Harbor Orion, LLC, a subsidiary of Moceri Companies, proposed to split the […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Despite some deteriorating material, trees and brush, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) determined the Paint Creek dam is in “satisfactory condition” after an inspection. The Village of Lake Orion requested an inspection from EGLE to evaluate the dam’s structural condition and hydraulic […]
Parents: John and Nicole Ruggirello GPA: 3.5 Favorite subject(s): English and Earth Sciences Favorite extracurricular activities: Mountain biking for the Lake Orion team. Hobbies/Interests: Photography, baking, reading and being with friends. Plans after graduation: Study management in earth and environmental science fields. Izabella is is most proud of: My persistence and worth ethic that has […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls basketball team led for most of the game on Jan. 14 against cross-town rival Oxford, holding on after a fourth quarter surge by the Wildcats. But the final-seconds effort by the Wildcats’ fell short and the Dragons were able to run […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion’s Village Council received their annual audit presentation from auditing firm Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC partner Greg Soule during their regular meeting on Jan. 13. The presentation covered the 2023-24 fiscal year which ended June 30. Overall, Soule said the firm had an “unmodified opinion,” […]