I could not attend the Feb. 20 DDA meeting. Contrary to normal proceedings, it wasn’t broadcast but is now on OrionONTV. While not on the agenda or in the meeting information, they selected a new executive director and assistant. No information was provided on who else may have applied. Page 18 of the meeting information […]
While reading the minutes of recent DDA meetings, I noticed that an expenditure of $12,425.98 was paid for attorney fees for the suit against Oakland County and a local village resident. Also, that board voted to dismiss further litigation on the petition regarding the election held in November. The suit was in effect to stop […]
In November 2023, the voters decided to fully fund the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority for another 15 years. The DDA and the Lake Orion Village Council approved the sale of $5,000,000 in bonds. Now that the DDA is fully funded, it is imperative that it moves forward with it’s goals and objectives. But before […]
You have heard from this from me before; if we want to change our life, the job is ours to do. Just validating that once again because all changes in life are supported by our own thoughts and perceptions. What unfolds from our changes or actually life itself, originates from our own thinking. Is the […]
I am writing to bring attention to what I believe is an oversight in the Orion Township Parks and Recreation department’s five-year master plan. The department’s own analysis identified deficiencies in our community’s recreational facilities, notably in two categories: ice arenas and tot lots. Ice arenas were marked with a deficiency rating of -2, underscoring […]
Re:“Lake Orion sanitary sewer replacement project expected to cost $9.1 million”, Lake Orion Review, Jan. 17, 2024. While this implies that this will be paid for with higher rates, I see nothing in the council’s decision specifically saying that, what the rate increase might be, or how long it will have to be in place. […]
I just want to thank the Orion Township trustees for listening to their constituents, and voting against the rezoning proposed for the site of the current Milosch Pre-Owned Superstore on M-24. At the public hearing several residents of the neighborhood behind / east of the property made statements against the proposed rezoning, and it was […]
Meals on Wheels of Oxford, Lake Orion and Addison thanks Independence Village of Waterstone for generously providing the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day meals for our homebound seniors. For the past few years Independence Village has been a true partner of Meals on Wheels and has not hesitated in providing a wonderful hot meal […]
I would like to thank Orion Township residents for their most heartfelt donations for local children during the holiday season of 2023. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Orion Township deputies were able to help 35 different families during the season, whether it be the Shop with a Hero event or during random “traffic stops.” This was […]
When we flipped our calendar page this year, we welcomed 2024! During the next 365 days, our planet orbits the sun, and we all have more time to experience life. Hopefully you have already thought about getting more happiness into your life and enjoying life more fully. That’s a great thought and here is how […]