Twp. parking fines increase by $10

The township board voted unanimously on Monday night to increase parking fines in the township by $10. Among the fines that will be effected are parking in front of a fire hydrant, parking in a posted fire lane, blocking a crosswalk, sidewalk, alley, roadway, drive, safety path or traffic, and parking over 48 hours. The […]

Township action on Marina put on hold

The township board was scheduled to discuss a consent judgement between the township and former state senator Mat Dunaskiss during the ‘Pending Business? portion of their meeting on Monday night, but postponed the item to the next meeting (June 4). The board cited not receiving any documentation from Dunaskiss or his attorney since the last […]

Parade & more set to honor vets on Monday

This weekend marks another busy weekend in the Lake Orion community. On Saturday, the Village of Lake Orion Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is hosting a Parks Celebration Day. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Green’s Park. According to council member Michael Toth, the celebration is free and open to […]

Historical Society travels to nation’s capitol

Wednesday, May 16 marked an exciting day for four local students, an old schoolhouse project and the community. While the event may have taken place in Washington, D.C., the focus was on the Lake Orion community and how they are coming together to preserve and restore the Howarth School, located on Silverbell and Bald Mountain […]

Relay honors 85 survivors

There were, no doubt, a few tired Orion residents at work earlier this week, but their sleepy eyes were the result of a great effort over the weekend. The annual Relay for Life, to raise money for cancer research, returned. The event, held May 19-20, moved to Friendship Park this year, and Chairperson Teri Donaldson […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, May 14, various items, including bicycles and a lawn mower, reported stolen from a pole barn on Indian Lake Road. Digital camera, DVD system and video camera reported stolen from a vehicle at the CERC Building on E. Scripps Road. Taillight broken on a trailer on Rustic Village. Outboard motor reported stolen from a […]

Fire Calls

Monday, May 14, 4:21 p.m.-a vehicle fire reported on Giddings Road at the GM Orion plant. Station #2 responded. *** Tuesday, May 15, 9:00 a.m.-a carbon dioxide alarm reported on Hickory Drive. Station #3 responded. 7:50 p.m.-a caller reported a down wire across a driveway on Conklin Road. Station #1 responded. 7:57 p.m.-a down tree […]

LO Police Log

Monday, May 14, a caller reported threats on South Lapeer Street. A caller reported juvenile trouble on West Flint Street. *** Tuesday, May 15, a caller reported a person who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol trying to fill a prescription. A smoking pipe was found behind the store. A caller reported person […]

WDBC successful at MIPA awards

Lake Orion High School is not only the home of the award-winning WDBC Dragon Broadcasting program, but after this year’s MIPA (Michigan Interscholastic Press Association) Awards, it is also the home to the Michigan Video Student of the Year. Senior Kyle Snage was selected as ‘All-MIPA,? the highest honor a video student can receive. Besides […]

Green’s Park to open this weekend

As summer approaches, it is time to go hang out at the parks. There will be a re-opening party at Green’s Park on Saturday, May 26 from noon until 4 p.m. While school is in session, Green’s Park will open at 3 p.m. When school is not in session the park will open at 10 […]