By Jeff Hogan and Sharon Stone View Newspaper Group LAPEER, FENTON — ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of ChoiceOne Bank, and Fentura Financial, Inc., the parent company of The State Bank, on Thursday announced the signing of a merger agreement pursuant to which ChoiceOne and Fentura will merge in an all-stock transaction. The […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council adopted an ordinance that creates a uniform set of fees for water shut-offs and turn-ons among other changes during its meeting on July 22 . Previously, the turn-off and turn-on fee was $5 in case of a customer’s seasonal or temporary […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools gained eight teachers, a social worker and school psychologist during a regular Board of Education meeting on July 24. The hires continue what Lake Orion Interim Superintendent Adam Weldon called a busy hiring season. Weldon introduced the hires beginning with new social […]
Sheriff’s lieutenant expresses gratitude for the support By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When a tragedy happens in Oakland County first responders jump into action to deal with the situation and help as many people affected as possible. But after the initial incident, behind the scenes, there are still the victims and […]
Orion chamber hosts annual food truck festival By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Fire trucks, police cars, bulldozers and backhoes. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office usually sends a SWAT vehicle. And then there’s the helicopter. Always one of the kids’ favorites. These are just some of the vehicles expected at this year’s […]
Precinct locations, absent voter information By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — There will be at least three new members on the Orion Township Board of Trustees after the November general election, but contested races in the clerk’s and treasurer’s positions in the primary could increase that number after the election on Tuesday. […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members cited […]
‘What an amazing journey this has been,’ Narsh says. By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — For the first time in 42 years, Jerry Narsh will no longer be in a public service role to the Lake Orion community, a role he says “has been an honor and privilege.” Narsh, who currently serves […]
Support Matt Pfeiffer for Orion Twp. treasurer Orion Township Trustee Matt Pfeiffer has demonstrated his tenacity, hard work and dedication in his service to residents. Matt is a dedicated community leader. With his business background he will be able to serve as the township treasurer splendidly. The fiscal responsibility and stewardship of millions of taxpayers’ […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — An armed man who broke into the Orion Township home where his ex-girlfriend was living on July 17 was fatally wounded after he was shot by his ex-girlfriend’s stepson. The 67-year-old man was identified as Galen Gavitt of Unionville, Michigan. His ex-girlfriend, 62, and her stepson, […]