There is an old adage that says “No good deed goes unpunished.” I believe we are seeing this sentiment played out in the last few months here in the Village of Lake Orion by some who have expressed negative reactions to the purpose, the accomplishments and the activities of the DDA. Over the years since […]
I am 68 years old, born and raised in the Village of Lake Orion. Growing up this town was booming; everyone came into town to shop! Starting in the mid-seventies thru the mid-nineties the town slowly died. In the mid-eighties the village council chose to adopt a program offered by the State of Michigan known […]
I am writing in response to last week’s letter to the editor written by Cory Johnston. First, Mr. Johnston accurately points out that “the only issue on the Nov. 7 ballot…” is the DDA TIF vote. Yes, it is the only issue on the ballot, and I’m dismayed that we are holding a standalone election […]
The Nov. 7 vote regarding the DDA is not to eliminate the DDA, but to change the funding structure of the DDA. The DDA currently receives $500,000 a year in Village of Lake Orion tax dollars. The vote is to return the tax dollars the DDA currently receives from the village residents back to being […]
The Awesome and Unique Special Needs Foundation is beyond words with the overwhelming love and support Paint Creek Elementary showed on Friday, October 20, 2023, when they held a Michigan/Michigan State dress war to help raise money for our foundation. Their participation and donations were unbelievable, with Michigan State finishing first! In the end, the […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Oxford varsity football team will face off against the Lake Orion Dragons in the first round of the MHSAA Region 3, District 1 playoffs on Friday. The Dragons finished the regular season 9-0 after defeating the Saline Hornets 35-28 in a non-conference matchup of unbeaten teams […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — What do residents like most about Orion Township? What services do residents feel should receive the most emphasis from township leaders over the next two years? The 2023 Orion Township Community Survey is up and Orion Township government officials are asking residents to take a little time […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Oct. 23, the Lake Orion Village Council unanimously approved a review and update of the village’s 2013 engineering design and construction standards. The proposal from village engineers Nowak & Fraus is expected to cost the village $31,400. “There are a number of reasons […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — The North Oakland Community Coalition is partnering with local law enforcement for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an effort everyone involved hopes will keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who don’t need them. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, the NOCC […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — At Monday night’s Lake Orion Village Council meeting, Manager Darwin McClary gave a friendly reminder to residents regarding the placement of political signs. With the November election looming, of which funding for the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) is on the ballot, political signage and ballot information has […]