It has hit our state again and I feel for the parents, and the students who gave up their lives and the ones who were shocked to experience such a terrible act at Michigan State University. There isn’t a day that goes by that there isn’t somebody shot and killed in Detroit or surrounding areas. […]
I wish to thank the Oxford Leader and the Lake Orion Review for the wonderful Feb. 22 article regarding the Free Meals program at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ. Lake Orion Review Editor Jim Newell’s storytelling abilities are nothing short of masterful. He’s really gotten to know our team. He understands what we’re doing. […]
Michigan State University…another mass shooting. Let us not ignore another at a mall and another… We listen and watch, but, ultimately, there is nothing individually we can do. I was far away and you probably were too. Still, I watched praying for a quick response and quick solution to an awful tragedy. Prayers may seem […]
The largest and most powerful ice storm hit the tri-county area recently and fortunately Lake Orion was spared the grief and misfortune. It could be luck but we think that it had something to do with good management of the power system and having periodic check ups to assure that all is in readiness for […]
I attended the Feb. 13 Lake Orion Village Council meeting where the Lake Orion government again proved how incompetent they can be. There was supposed to be a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the DDA Lumber Yard proposal. The meeting was canceled because of concerns about the $5 million taxpayer funded bond to […]
We moved here in 1997 due to the excellent school district and the multitude of lakes, trails and parks. Unfortunately, the downtown was a little disappointing with limited stores and restaurants and a park that was in need of attention. For the next 10 years we rarely visited downtown. After the streetscape project we saw […]
My heart breaks as I think about the tragedy that unfolded at Michigan State University. It is now, more than ever, that we need to cherish our children. Do so openly and express your love to them. America’s children are distressed coming out of the pandemic, reporting high levels of sadness and other health-related issues, […]
Today, I took my son back to MSU. I commend all involved in the heartwarming reception returning students received following this past week of anguish. Thousands of parents, groups and businesses came together, in a decidedly midwestern fashion, to ease the pain and calm the hesitation of returning to campus. Moms with shirts and signs […]
I attended the DDA budget meeting on Feb. 7 where the upcoming DDA budget was discussed, and presumably the budget that will be presented to the village council. While the payment of the bond was in the budget, although the final cost is still unknown, there was nothing about how the $5 million will be […]
Marvelous!! — don’t we all just love a good local story with multiple stakeholders and various opinions! “Lake Orion’s DDA and the Lumberyard Acquisition” drama inspired my investigative nature. I was intrigued to get the facts, understand tax and financial terms in addition to the DDA’s purpose and procedures. All the information is public as […]