By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — On May 14, Lake Orion resident Thunder competed in the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Thunder is a three-year-old Golden Retriever. “He did great,” said owner Nellie Morack. “He didn’t place, but he showed really good. It’s just thrilling to be accepted to go […]
The Summer Reading Kickoff begins in the reading garden at the Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, on June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual program for youth, teens and adults will have blow-up obstacle courses, strolling entertainment and activities hosted by local organizations. Two local food trucks will also be […]
Transition to save money long term, show long-term support to local Orion Assembly plant By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Orion Township used federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program funding to purchase their fleet’s first electric vehicle, a new Chevrolet Silverado, from Wally Edgar Chevrolet on May 21. The grant […]
Location will be credit union’s 12th Michigan location, second in Oakland County INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Dort Financial Credit Union recently completed the purchase of a former bank building for a new location in Clarkston. The building, located at 5750 Baypointe Boulevard, will be the credit union’s 12th branch location in Michigan. The credit union anticipates […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]