By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved an agreement with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 28 for a fund matching agreement to seal cracks in roads downtown Lake Orion. The agreement is for a local road improvement matching fund program (LRIP) that outlines terms […]
The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority will host a cleanup and planting day meeting at Cookies and Cream at 9 a.m. on May 10. Volunteers will work until noon to “get downtown Lake Orion beautiful,” and are encouraged to bring gardening gloves, shears, shovels and rakes. Cookies and Cream will provide free hot dogs and […]
In Loving Memory of Linda Darlene Baggett February 13, 1956 – April 30, 2025 It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Linda Baggett, a devoted wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother, who passed away peacefully on April 30 at the age of 69. Linda was born Feb. 13, 1956 […]
Fire Department has not approved event since 2021 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Although a recommended motion to approve this year’s Lake Orion Lions Club Jubilee was on Lake Orion Village Council’s agenda on Monday, council members voted 4-2 to postpone the approval for a maximum of 30 days due to […]
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 next Thursday, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce aims to provide inspiration and camaraderie to area women who can gather strength by being together with other women […]
It’s hard to be nine-years-old – which would be the viewpoint from my oldest son, Jonathan. He keeps getting hit with the same hard lesson – it doesn’t pay off to procrastinate. I will take you back to a Sunday afternoon at the beginning of the month. “It’s not fair brother is playing on his […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Orion Township is ranked as the 19th safest community in Michigan for 2025, according to a new report out from SafeWise, an independent security organization that researches security issues and solutions. By comparison, other area communities ranked in the top 20 safest cities were Brandon Township […]
Concert to feature music from ‘Star Wars’ The North Oakland Concert Band, under the direction of Annette Kline, will be in full force on May 4, presenting a dynamic concert that includes music from Star Wars. The concert also features two concerto competition winners, Frank Lulgjuraj on clarinet and Christopher Samoila on alto saxophone. Lulgjuraj […]
Proposal is for three series bond spanning 20 years By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools’s administration said during the school board meeting on April 23 that they have revised their $294 million bond proposal to reduce its mills by 0.49, resulting in a tax rate decrease for the […]
ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls soccer team remains undefeated after a 2-0 victory over Birmingham Groves High School on Thursday at Lake Orion High School. The Dragons are now 8-0-2 on the season, the team’s best starts in the last 10 years, according to Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) records. Lake […]