Texas Roadhouse ribbon cutting — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to officially welcome Texas Roadhouse restaurant to the Orion community. Texas Roadhouse, 4999 Grand Avenue, opened on Dec. 4, 2023 after years of careful planning. Texas Roadhouse provides a 10% discount to all veterans. For an online menu and hours […]
Second ordinance amendment proposed to avoid conflict By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council introduced ordinance amendments on July 22, that would regulate where a food truck could be located and for how long if adopted. Multiple definition changes and other rules were proposed to be added to […]
Selected LOCS superintendent Heidi Mercer said Oakview and Waldon Middle Schools’ bond projects are “on schedule” during a Board of Education meeting on July 24. Construction to Waldon’s track, media center and other projects began in June, and are expected to be completed by September, according to the school’s website. LOCS Director of Communications and […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — A Farmington Hills man who drove his vehicle into the path of an Orion Township motorcyclist on May 1, killing the man, was arraigned last week on a misdemeanor charge in the traffic death. Adnan Ali Eltobji, 54, of Farmington Hills was arraigned on July 26 on a […]
By Jeff Hogan and Sharon Stone View Newspaper Group LAPEER, FENTON — ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of ChoiceOne Bank, and Fentura Financial, Inc., the parent company of The State Bank, on Thursday announced the signing of a merger agreement pursuant to which ChoiceOne and Fentura will merge in an all-stock transaction. The […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council adopted an ordinance that creates a uniform set of fees for water shut-offs and turn-ons among other changes during its meeting on July 22 . Previously, the turn-off and turn-on fee was $5 in case of a customer’s seasonal or temporary […]
Sheriff’s lieutenant expresses gratitude for the support By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — When a tragedy happens in Oakland County first responders jump into action to deal with the situation and help as many people affected as possible. But after the initial incident, behind the scenes, there are still the victims and […]
Orion chamber hosts annual food truck festival By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Fire trucks, police cars, bulldozers and backhoes. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office usually sends a SWAT vehicle. And then there’s the helicopter. Always one of the kids’ favorites. These are just some of the vehicles expected at this year’s […]
Precinct locations, absent voter information By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — There will be at least three new members on the Orion Township Board of Trustees after the November general election, but contested races in the clerk’s and treasurer’s positions in the primary could increase that number after the election on Tuesday. […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members cited […]