Getting ‘wild’ about nature and learning

Getting ‘wild’ about nature and learning

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies […]

Car cruise fundraiser, baseball at Friendship Park

Classic car lovers and baseball fans can head to Friendship Park on Saturday to enjoy two of America’s favorite pastimes while supporting the Miracle League of North Oakland. Golling Buick GMC in Orion Township is hosting a car cruise fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of North Oakland, […]

Voters to decide on Orion Township clerk, treasurer positions in August Primary

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com  ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters head to the polls for the Aug. 6 Primary Election the only two contested positions they will cast votes for are Orion Township clerk and treasurer. Orion Township Trustee Julia Dalrymple will face resident Braden Giacobazzi in the race for township clerk. […]

Eagle Scout builds a sensory wall at the Orion Twp. Public Library to aid volunteers with special needs

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  ORION TWP. — Eagle Scout Elijah McDonough created and installed a sensory wall for volunteers with special needs at the Orion Township Public Library on June 29. Sensory walls provide tactile and other forms of stimulation to its user – something that can benefit people with special needs by […]

LOLA Lighted Boat Parade sets sail on Aug. 23 on Lake Orion

LOLA Lighted Boat Parade sets sail on Aug. 23 on Lake Orion

The Lake Orion Lake Association’s Lighted Boat Parade will set sail on Lake Orion Aug. 23 during the Dragon on the Lake festival. LOLA’s parade will begin at Green’s Park at 8:30 p.m. and move counterclockwise around the lake. The event will include activities for all ages, judging, prizes and “dazzling boat displays.” First prize […]

M-24 Garage Sale event on Saturday

The M-24 Garage Sale event is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving area shoppers a chance to find deals and support a cat sanctuary. The garage sale extends from Oxford Township to Caro in Tuscola County. There will be more than 40 people participating in the garage sale, in addition to several businesses […]

‘SwiftieFest’ concerts to benefit family of OCSO deputy killed in the line of duty, Rochester Hills splash pad shooting victims

July 13 country music tribute band concert to help raise funds also By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — A benefit concert at Wildwood Amphitheater in Orion Township will help raise funds to support the family of an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy killed in the line of duty, and the victims of […]

Lake Orion Village Council approves contract with new police chief

Mark Amundson to takeover LOPD top job on July 22 By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved the employment contract with new police Chief Mark Amundson 5-1 during its meeting on Monday. Council Member Michael Lamb cast the lone nay vote, saying that while he did not […]

LOCS sees nearly $2.3M federal funding decrease, holds 2024-25 budget resolution second reading

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education covered a decrease of $2,273,626 in federal sources funding during their 2024-25 budget resolution’s second reading on June 26. The decrease in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds accounts for $1,674,958 of the total decrease. ESSER […]

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