Tax abatement process moves forwards after 6-1 vote By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council held their public hearing for the consideration of a Commercial Rehabilitation Exception Certificate for the West Construction project at 55. W. Elizabeth Street, also known as the Ehman Center. The council held a public […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — It may be the end of the road for residents hoping to get a question on the ballot regarding the current Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing capture. During their meeting on Oct. 10, the Lake Orion Village Council discussed a request from village resident Harry Stephen […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met Oct. 12 for its regularly scheduled meeting and voted to approve two bid awards to further the district’s continued bond work. First, the board approved the purchase of furniture for the STEM room and Media Center at Stadium […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — An elderly Lake Orion woman was returned safely to her family after a bit of amateur sleuthing from two Village of Lake Orion DPW employees. A woman was out walking on North Shore Drive on Friday morning when she spotted an elderly woman wandering on the road […]
The mid-term general elections are fast approaching and the ballot is long and complicated with many choices to be made for any number of offices and positions. I would ask that the residents of the Village of Lake Orion pay particular attention to the back page of the ballot. That is where we choose the […]
I am new to Lake Orion and still learning how the local governments work. I moved here because of the perceived walkability and people-oriented areas. It seemed like a progressive government that promoted these things versus being dedicated to automobiles and parking. I could have moved anywhere, but here I am. Our three local governments […]
Orion Area Youth Assistance would like to thank the families who joined us on Sept. 21 at the CERC building for our first Family Fun Fest in more than two years. We loved seeing the families spending time together and hearing the laughter and excitement of Lake Orion students enjoying so many free activities on […]
After another disappointing Lake Orion Village Council meeting, we learn that not only has the council chosen to provide numerous exceptions, variances and allowances to accommodate West development’s every request (e.g., increased residence per acre, reduced parking spaces, four story building), they’re also going to grant them a 10-year tax abatement. The timing on the […]
How are our kids being raised today? Parents are both working and don’t have time to take their children to church and even take time at home to tell them about God or to teach them to pray. How many kids know the Ten Commandments? God forbid if this is taught in school because God […]
There are great things happening at an amazing party – one with respect for all people (including those with different viewpoints), a commitment to common sense weapon ownership and safety standards, a proven ability to solve problems through debate and compromise, and a belief that women’s health decisions are best made between the woman and […]