Wilfred (Bill) Cortis, age 75, passed away peacefully in Durango, Colorado, on July 8, 2024. He received exceptional care at McLaren Oakland Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation and Junction Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center after suffering a stroke in 2020. Bill was born August 19, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wilfred and Marjorie Cortis. He […]
Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas. Individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a news release. The panel has a pool of $50,000 to award “truly innovative” ideas that seek […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The intersection of Waldon and Clintonville roads closed July 8 for roundabout construction, the Road Commission for Oakland County announced. Waldon road will remain closed until the roundabout’s completion in early November, according to the road commission. The roundabout construction is part of a $14.7 million […]
Trustee candidates offer insight into important issues, their positions By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 Primary Election they will see three new names vying for the four trustee positions on the Orion Township Board of Trustees. The four candidates for trustee […]
Golling charity car show raises more than $500 for the Miracle League Field By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — From the smiles on the players’ faces, the high-fives with teammates and coaches and the cheers from family, friends and fans, the Miracle League games at Friendship Park have the spirit of playing […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies […]
Classic car lovers and baseball fans can head to Friendship Park on Saturday to enjoy two of America’s favorite pastimes while supporting the Miracle League of North Oakland. Golling Buick GMC in Orion Township is hosting a car cruise fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of North Oakland, […]
Butki to serve through the November election By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members appointed Nate Butki to its vacant trustee seat during a special meeting on July 10. The appointment was approved by a 5-0 vote. Vice President Heather Sinawi was absent from […]
Have you ever had your closet collapse? Have you ever had your closet collapse two times in three weeks? I’ve written before about my love of shopping and fashion. The dark underbelly of those passions is that I have a lot of clothes. I’m not a hoarder, but as I invest in nicer, more timeless […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters head to the polls for the Aug. 6 Primary Election the only two contested positions they will cast votes for are Orion Township clerk and treasurer. Orion Township Trustee Julia Dalrymple will face resident Braden Giacobazzi in the race for township clerk. […]