Bid a part of second phase of bond work By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — At its meeting last week, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved a bid award for Waldon and Oakview Middle Schools for new HVAC equipment, boilers, air handlers and a chiller. Both schools have been undergoing […]
Report places significant blame on administration and lack of policy use By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – Almost two years after the shooting at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021, which claimed the lives of four students and resulted in injuries for another seven, families now have some answers after the final […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It’s a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. It has numerous fortresses, megalithic temples and the […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Township Public Library’s server sustained a malware attack with the culprits in the attack demanding a ransom. Library administration assured patrons that their personal information was not compromised during the malware attack. On Oct. 20, library staff detected unusual activity on their file server. Following […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Voters in Lake Orion will decide on Tuesday whether or not to repeal the ordinance that funds the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority. The ballot proposal seeks to repeal Village of Lake Orion Ordinance No. 36.05 which established the DDA’s Tax Increment Financing District, which was last […]
Before they take the stage, the Lake Orion High School thespians rehearse ‘Clue’ during a table reading. Photo by Megan Kelley. Performances are Nov. 16-18 at LOHS By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — Lake Orion High School’s theater department is hard at work preparing for the fall production of “CLUE”, set to open […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Lions Club hosts their “A Christmas For Everyone” charity auction and dinner on Nov. 4 and the Lions hope the community will be in the giving spirt again this year. Proceeds from this event help fund the Lake Orion Lions Club Christmas Basket Program […]
Meijer gift cards to help are appreciated By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The holiday season is approaching and deputies at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office want to ensure that some children in the Orion area aren’t left out in the cold this Christmas. The Orion Township Substation deputies are once again participating […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — What do residents like most about Orion Township? What services do residents feel should receive the most emphasis from township leaders over the next two years? The 2023 Orion Township Community Survey is up and Orion Township government officials are asking residents to take a little time […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Oct. 23, the Lake Orion Village Council unanimously approved a review and update of the village’s 2013 engineering design and construction standards. The proposal from village engineers Nowak & Fraus is expected to cost the village $31,400. “There are a number of reasons […]