DDA to discuss snow plowing responsibilities By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council 6-0 approved a service agreement with the Downtown Development Authority on Feb. 10 for the Department of Public Works to perform snow removal services and salting on sidewalks and parking lots downtown on behalf of […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township has been recognized, along with 91 other communities across the state, as a five-star community by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Orion Township was highlighted for its successes and efforts in […]
The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, along with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest. The scholarship contest commemorates the legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover and supporter of the CFF. “Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their […]
Approval does not fund the plan By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 6-0 to adopt its 2024-25 through 2029-30 capital improvement plan (CIP) during its meeting on Feb. 10. Council Member George Dandalides was absent. The plan identifies $28,758,208 worth of capital needs for the village […]
Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]
District one of the program estimated to be completed by July or August By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council held a public hearing on its proposed sidewalk improvement program during the council’s regular meeting on Feb. 10. And while village residents will be getting new sidewalks where […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion village council is still searching for applicants who are interested in serving on the village’s Board of Ethics. The board’s purpose is to take questions or complaints regarding whether provisions of the ethics code is applicable to a situation, according to village documents. […]
North Oakland VFW Post 334 donated $2,400 to Oxford/Orion FISH during the 15th annual Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) Food Drive on Thursday. Bev Rolfsen (left), from the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry, accepted the check, which was presented by VFW Quartermaster Chuck Haskin (right). Alana Hart (center), a community engagement representative from Home Depot in Orion […]
DAVISBURG — A charity auction is set for Feb. 22 in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme to help raise money for this summer’s Oakland County Fair. The Oakland County 4-H Fair Association will host its 19th Annual Fiesta fundraiser and silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., […]
Genesee County sheriff says he will ‘protect the things that mean the most to you’ By Hannah Ball Tri-County Times Editor On Thursday, Feb. 6, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, announced he’s running to be the next governor of Michigan. He launched his campaign on Thursday at Mott Community College in Flint. Swanson, […]