I want to extend my sincerest thank you to Mr. Stan Ford and the Lake Orion Village Council in support of the Lake Orion DDA’s recent honor at the 2024 Business Spotlight and Reception presented by Oakland County Michigan and Oakland Thrive. Lake Orion and Oxford DDAs were honored at the event for our collaborative […]
Speedway created a donation jar that citizens can donate to give pizzas to the police. We have received numerous pizzas, and it was quite a pleasant surprise for us. We very much appreciate our Speedway partners and especially all the fantastic citizens that generously donate to my staff. I am proud to work in Orion […]
This week I had the opportunity to speak to local aspiring authors about self-publishing. A few months ago, fellow self-published author Jordan Schwarz approached me about combining our efforts for a self-publishing 101 workshop at the Brandon Township Public Library, and I thought it was a great idea. I write for a living, I love […]
The Lake Orion Boys Varsity Ski team wins the Pine Knob Ski League Championship.From left, Evan Kelly, Tanner Stewart, Marcel Anders, Broden Janczarek and Kooper Janczarek. Not pictured, Josh Cotter. Photos provided by Karl Basigkow. By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion High School Ski teams reflected on their […]
Parent(s): Ann and Mike Boes GPA: 3.95 Favorite subject(s): Engineering and Architecture Extracurricular activities: Robotics Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy kayaking and hiking. Plans after graduation: I plan on attending college in the fall, majoring in engineering. Spencer is proudest of: Starting and mentoring Lake Orion’s Unified Robotics team. Spencer makes a contribution by: I advocate for STEM […]
Members of Oxford’s She Runs This Town women’s running group competed in the Rock CF half marathon in Grosse Ille, Mich. on March 17. The Oxford-based group invites other women of all running levels from Oxford and surrounding communities to join them on regular runs. Photo provided New members invited to join beginners running group […]
Founded in 1995, Devil’s Ridge became one of the top golf courses in the state, garnering acclaim for its picturesque views, spectacular elevation levels and 18 challenging holes. The Devil’s Ridge clubhouse hosted many weddings, graduations and private parties along with a variety of Lapeer-area charity events and outings. Photos provided Course will be turned […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Matt Gibb and Janet Bloom were officially hired on Monday to lead the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority as executive director and assistant executive director, respectively. The Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-2 to hire Gibb and Bloom. Council members Michael Lamb and Nancy Moshier cast […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 7-0 during its meeting on Monday to approve a contract renewal with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for police dispatch services. But the new contract comes with significant cost increases to the village. The Police Dispatch Service Agreement cost for […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Residents in the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township still have time to file nominating petitions if they would like to run for public office in the primary and general elections. There are seats up for election on the Orion Township Board of Trustees, the […]