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. […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Eagle Scout Elijah McDonough created and installed a sensory wall for volunteers with special needs at the Orion Township Public Library on June 29. Sensory walls provide tactile and other forms of stimulation to its user – something that can benefit people with special needs by […]
The Lake Orion Lake Association’s Lighted Boat Parade will set sail on Lake Orion Aug. 23 during the Dragon on the Lake festival. LOLA’s parade will begin at Green’s Park at 8:30 p.m. and move counterclockwise around the lake. The event will include activities for all ages, judging, prizes and “dazzling boat displays.” First prize […]
The M-24 Garage Sale event is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving area shoppers a chance to find deals and support a cat sanctuary. The garage sale extends from Oxford Township to Caro in Tuscola County. There will be more than 40 people participating in the garage sale, in addition to several businesses […]
Hilmer “Bunty” Howe, age 100, passed away on July 3, 2024. Hilmer was born on Jan. 11, 1924 in Fordville, North Dakota. He is survived by his two grandchildren William Howe and Michelle Cloutier, great-grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Isabella and Mark and son-in-law Ray Horn. He is preceded in death by his wife Irene Howe, son […]
Orville “Larry” Kelly of Lake Orion, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Larry is the devoted husband of Dawn; and the loving father of Jason, Siobhan, Amanda, Shannon and Mark. He is blessed with seven grandchildren, Aleyah, Hailey, Maria, Zander, Julian, Nathan, and Evan; as well as one great grandchild, Kashtyn; and […]
Deborah (Debbie) Leigh Blankenship (née Mahnke) July 9, 1954 – June 29, 2024 On June 29, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loved ones and friends, Debbie made her final transition. A woman who touched many hearts, she was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, artist, and loving friend to many. Debbie is predeceased by her […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Sophie Novak came home from the 2023 U.S. Olympic Trials and a vacation in Washington to welcome home signs, July 5. “It was really cute and I appreciated it,” said Novak. “I did not know it was going to happen. My dad was just really […]
July 13 country music tribute band concert to help raise funds also By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — A benefit concert at Wildwood Amphitheater in Orion Township will help raise funds to support the family of an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy killed in the line of duty, and the victims of […]
Mark Amundson to takeover LOPD top job on July 22 By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved the employment contract with new police Chief Mark Amundson 5-1 during its meeting on Monday. Council Member Michael Lamb cast the lone nay vote, saying that while he did not […]