Richard Hottmann Sr, a lifelong resident of Lake Orion, died Sunday, Sept. 8 at the age of 90. Arrangements have not been made yet. Contact Sparks Griffin Funeral Home in Lake Orion through their website or by phone on Wednesday for arrangement details. Online: sparksgriffin.com. Phone: 248-693-8336.
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted to spend more than $76,000 to replace the Park Avenue retaining wall during its meeting on Aug. 26. Some homeowners in the area will also pay nearly $7,000 each to fix the roadway and install a guardrail. “As council is […]
The Lake Orion Village Council voted unanimously to approve a supplemental appropriation that allows the parks and recreation advisory committee to carry over unused funds from last fiscal year. The committee’s unused funds total $2,757, which the committee will now be able to use in addition to this fiscal year’s $5,000 for capital projects. The […]
New members welcome OXFORD — The Classic Chorale is gearing up for a holiday season of singing and invites new members to join and continue the tradition. “The Classic Choral is a group of women who love to sing three-part harmony,” said group member Pat McGowan. The community chorus has members from Oxford, Lake Orion, […]
OXFORD — Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the […]
Midas, Acorn Auto Service ribbon cutting – The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Midas/Acorn Tire and Auto, 591 S. Lapeer Rd., on Sept. 5. Owner/President Matt Abell cut the ribbon. He was joined by his wife, Heather, Steve Honingford, marketing director for Midas/Acorn Tire and Auto, chamber President and CEO […]
Yvonne Estelle Gonda, age 87, died peacefully at home on Sept. 2, 2024, surrounded by loving family. She is predeceased by her parents, Edmund Joseph and Estelle Surprenant, her sister Shirley Porter, her brother-in-law, Benjamin Aste and her in-laws Mary and Andrew Gonda. Yvonne is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roger L. […]
I was surprised the other day when my husband Kyle walked into the living room with his phone in his hand and said, “September is ‘Be Kind to Writers and Editors’ month.” He then got me a drink from the kitchen and let me pick what to watch on TV, which I thought was very […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education reinstated its special education supervisor position at its meeting on Aug. 28. The move was approved by a 6-0 vote. Trustee Scott Taylor was absent from the meeting. The district has not had the position in at least […]
ORION TWP. — Culver’s of Lake Orion will host a car show from 2-8 p.m. Sept. 10 with all proceeds benefiting the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. The “First Responders and Cars for Special Olympics Michigan Car Show” will feature live music, a DJ, a free Hot Wheels car for every child, Oakland County comfort […]