LOCS Board of Education authorizes sale of Administration Building to West Investment Group

Board accepts $700,000 offer from developer By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Board of Education authorized the sale of the district’s Administration Building to West Investment Group during its regular meeting on May 22. The $700,000 purchase will be made by West Investment Group, allowing West Construction access to […]

LOEA board members endorse Heidi Mercer as LOCS’s next superintendent in ‘highly unorthodox’ move by union

Lake Orion instructional leaders also support Mercer By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — On May 6, Lake Orion Education Association (LOEA) President Jeff Faber told the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education on behalf of the union that the union’s executive board unanimously voted to endorse Heidi Mercer as the next […]

Oxford Trolley Tour of Historic Homes on June 9

OXFORD TWP. — The Northeast Oakland Historical Society & Museum will host the Historic Oxford Trolley Tour of Homes on June 9. “Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich history of Oxford! For the FIRST time ever, hop aboard an old-fashioned Trolley Car and be transported back to the enchanting 1870s […]

Abigail’s Pride festival on June 1 in Ortonville

Abigail’s Pride festival on June 1 in Ortonville

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ORTONVILLE — Abigail’s Pride will host their third annual Pride in the Park event from 4-8 p.m. on June 1 at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “This year’s Pride in the Park will be the same family-friendly pride festival that we have had the past few years, […]

Lake Orion Lake Association encourages everyone to attend LOLA boater safety classes in June

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — During public comments during Lake Orion Village Council’s meeting on May 13, Lake Orion Lake Association (LOLA) President George Dandalides encouraged residents to attend LOLA’s upcoming boater safety classes in June. “Anyone that operates a motorized boat on the lake, born after June 30 of 1996, […]

Orion Township designated a gold star community for environmental leadership

Orion Township was recently recognized for its environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities program. Orion Township achieved gold status for exemplary action in multiple categories, including economic development, land use, climate resilience, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, materials management (recycling, composting, waste diversion), water conservation and protection and community engagement, according to […]

LOCS administrators, board discuss bond construction project plans

$22 million ‘not enough’ to finish original intent of projects, officials say By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed construction work to be completed on several buildings as part of the district’s bond projects during a work session this month. The work was discussed […]

Lake Orion Lake Association encourages everyone to attend LOLA boater safety classes in June

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — During public comments during Lake Orion Village Council’s meeting on May 13, Lake Orion Lake Association (LOLA) President George Dandalides encouraged residents to attend LOLA’s upcoming boater safety classes in June. “Anyone that operates a motorized boat on the lake, born after June 30 of 1996, […]

Orion community to remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day

Orion community to remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Memorial Day in Orion is a solemn day of remembrance with people from throughout the community joining Orion’s veterans in remembering those U.S. military men and women who died in service to the nation. The day also includes activities that honor those veterans still with us […]

Oxford Trolley Tour of Historic Homes on June 9

OXFORD TWP. — The Northeast Oakland Historical Society & Museum will host the Historic Oxford Trolley Tour of Homes on June 9. “Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich history of Oxford! For the FIRST time ever, hop aboard an old-fashioned Trolley Car and be transported back to the enchanting 1870s […]

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