A revision of the City’s Conflict of Interest Ordinance saw its first reading on September 10, but it wasn’t popular with everyone attending the meeting. The City’s current ordinance doesn’t allow council members to discuss topics or vote if they have a conflict of interest. If the ordinance is changed, a person with a conflict […]
With fall around the corner, residents are looking forward to enjoying a cup of cider from their favorite local orchard, but the apples may not have the usual homegrown flavor. That’s because the early March warmth and the late April frost caused crop losses for many Michigan fruit farmers. As Raymond Porter, owner of Porter’s […]
In a special board meeting last week, the Lake Orion Board of Education approved the finalized contract for Orion’s new superintendent, a position that will be filled by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Curriculum & Instruction Kenneth Gutman. Minor changes and adjustments that both the board and Gutman agreed to at the meeting were corrected […]
public notice Please take NOTICE that the Charter Township of Oxford, is working with DLZ Michigan, Inc., of Lansing to search for and plug all abandoned wells within the Oxford Township Wellhead Protection Area. Employees from DLZ (with ID badges) will be going door to door hand delivering the Well Response Form to every resident […]
The Oxford Community Development Authority is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a residential structure and outbuilding (barn) located at 38 E. Burdick Street in the Village of Oxford, Michigan. The winning bid must include permits pulled before 2/11/05 and removal of all structures and foundations, backfilling of all excavated areas and disconnection of […]
For complying with best practices, the state of Michigan has awarded Lake Orion Schools $300,000. The so-called ‘best practices? were created by Michigan legislators. By meeting seven of the eight criteria, Lake Orion Schools will receive a one-time grant of $52 per district student. At nearly 7,700 students, this equates to about $300,000 over the […]
Last week, the Orion Township Board authorized Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk to sign a Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Townships of Orion and Oakland. The agreement calls for the installation of one new tornado siren to be jointly funded by Orion ($8,625) and Oakland Townships and Oakland County, contingent upon […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees amended their 2008 meeting dates resolution earlier this month, changing the dates of two upcoming meetings. The meeting dates were changed at the request of Clerk Jill Bastian, because of the Aug. 5 and Nov. 4 elections. The Aug. 4 meeting will now take place on Wednesday, July 30, […]
Everything began Nov. 29, continued on to Dec. 13 and finally finished on Jan. 10 when the Clarkston Schools Board of Education voted unanimously the concept of redistricting ? sort of. Director of Pre-K Elementary Education Geraldine Moore and Director of Communications and Marketing Anita Banach both addressed the board and guests on the plan. […]
Hey ladies are you are you looking to enjoy an evening of ‘giggles, frolicking and friendship?? Then sign up for Lake Orion’s First Annual Ladies? Night Out: ‘Babes on Broadway,? on Oct. 4, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The night is a ticketed event for $10 per person. The fee includes a donation […]