Sign unveiling
Come be a part of the unveiling of the new entrance sign at the Orion War Memorial at a special ceremony on April 24, 10 a.m. This is the latest step in recognizing and honoring the many contributions of local veterans.
Jubilee hearing
The Lake Orion Lions Club has submitted an application to close several streets in downtown Lake Orion during this summer’s annual Jubilee. A hearing to discuss the road closings and using Children’s Park and the municipal lot next to it has been scheduled for April 26 during the regular village council meeting. The Jubilee is […]
Hotel eyeing Sashabaw site
Independence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. to consider requests for special land use and conceptual site plan for a hotel to be built on the northeast corner of Sashabaw Road and I-75. The proposed site is across from the McLaren Health Care Village now under […]
Time to check the Master Plan
Want to know what the Master Plan holds in store for Independence Township the next five years? This is the time to check. Independence Township Board voted unanimously to invite the public to review the plan. The board also voted unanimously to bring the plan back for final approval. For more information, call the township […]
Buying a bar code reader
All government entities and school districts are now required to keep track of all their fixed assets and to report them in each audit report. To help make this requirement easier, the Village of Lake Orion, is purchasing a bar code reader. When it’s time to take inventory, the bar code reader will be used […]
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, I disagree with my old friend Tom Stone’s criticism of Margaret Bartos, the Independence Township senior coordinator. No one has done more for the seniors and senior programs in Independence Township than Margaret Bartos has. No one worked harder for the new senior center ballot proposal than she did. And, no one is […]
Arson reports indicateSagebrush fire suppression system was working
Orion Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Bob Smith said as far as he knows a fire suppression system located in the stove where the fire at Sagebrush Cantina began on March 4 was working properly. ‘By all accounts the employees stated it was working correctly,? he said. ‘I’ve talked to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department […]
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, I could not agree more with the recent movement for a part-time legislature in response to the recent state budget mess. Not only would a part-time legislature save millions of dollars for the taxpayers of the state and reduce the exorbitant amount of useless legislation, most importantly it would send a true messageof […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 1992 ‘Food shortage at Lighthouse North? While donations remained steady, increasing numbers of needy was leading to a critical shortage. They requested more donations from the community. ‘Passing the crown? Emily Livieratos, 1991 Homecoming queen, passed the crown to Jennifer Gill. King was Nathan Forbes. ‘Kitten rescued after boat trip to […]
Kiwanis Club gives back to the community
Members of the Orion-Oxford Kiwanis Club recently presented a $1,000 check to several Lake Orion High School students who are involved in the Extend Mentoring Program which currently includes 19 high school students mentoring middle school students. The Kiwanis Club gives back to the community with monies raised through fundraisers. Pictured are (front row) Dan […]