By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved Village Manager Darwin McClary to authorize Owen Tree Service to haul the pile of leaves and wood chips from Eastlawn Cemetery during its meeting on Oct. 14. Public Works Director Wes Sanchez said he solicited an informal request for quotes […]
MDOT: Traffic shifts, lane closures, detours to conclude By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A temporary end to a summer-long bridge and road work project along I-75 between M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line is expected in November. Diane Cross, Michigan Department of Transportation, reported last week crews are currently working on the removal […]
Village, DDA negotiating services agreement By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council adopted several budget amendments during its meeting on Monday that reflect adjustments needed to align with DDA expenditures. The changes do not introduce new changes. Instead, village Manager Darwin McClary said the adjustments the changes reflect […]
Orion Township resident Chris Chlebek captured images of the northern lights at Friendship Park on Thursday. Chlebek took the photos with a 30 second exposure. The Northern Lights produced skies full of pinks, blues, greens and purple hues further south than normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch on […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — With several major issues facing the Lake Orion Village Council, there definitely is interest, and concern, in how, and who, will govern the Village of Lake Orion over the next four years. From new mixed-use residential and commercial developments to rebuilding the Lake Orion Police Department, […]
Oxford resident to deliver items on Oct. 19 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Oxford resident Chris Acheson is accepting monetary donations and donations of daily essentials to help residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The drive continues through Saturday, Oct. 19. Acheson’s goal is to fill two retailers with supplies in Oxford […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Three sections of the Morgan Road safety path between Baldwin Road and Peppermill Lane will be replaced after the Orion Township Board of Trustees approved a contract with Clarkston-based Ottman’s Advanced Asphalt on Monday. The cost of the safety path replacement project is $19,800 and will […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Oakland County Medical Control Authority recognized Orion Township Fire Department personnel on Sept. 26 for their exceptional patient care and outstanding documentation. Orion Township Fire Department professionals were awarded Certificates of Excellence and service pins in honor of their exemplary performance as Emergency Medical Service […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion’s Halloween Extravaganza will return to downtown on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 5-8 p.m. Organized by Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority, the event will include a variety of activities throughout the village’s downtown including the return of the kids’ costume parade, according to DDA Assistant […]
All are invited to the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) Fall Fundraiser on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of activities, animals and music. PEAS is a forever home to horses, mules, pigs, sheep, goats and more. Some animals come from families who could no longer afford to care for them, […]