Anyone with sensitive documents, magazines, light cardboard and other materials to shred can bring them to the Kroger parking lot at 540 N. Lapeer Rd. on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Lake Orion UPS and Iron Mountain Shredding, the shredding event’s proceeds will benefit the K-9 Stray Rescue […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Women of Inspiration luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 16 at the Addison Oaks Buhl Estate. The luncheon features three inspiring speakers, friendly and supportive comradery, networking, and lunch, said Joyce Donaldson, president and CEO of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce. […]
Still time to file to run for village council, school board By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The races are set for the Orion Township Board of Trustees, and the seven-member board will have at least three new members after the Nov. 5 General Election. Incumbent Trustee Michael J. Flood, Jr. is […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Orion community is mourning the loss of a Lake Orion High School student who died on Friday while on a field trip with the high school robotics team, Team 302. Lake Orion Community Schools Supt. Ben Kirby confirmed in a letter sent to families that […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council authorized Manager Darwin McClary’s request for a contract extension with Orion Township for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Orion Township Substation deputies to continue to provide police services to the village during its meeting on Monday. The council also approved a […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Residents are receiving fake phone calls threatening them with arrest for supposedly not showing up to jury service. Callers have given victims false names of people supposedly representing the sheriff’s office and federal law enforcement, along with fraudulent case numbers. Do not believe the calls, says […]
This year’s first NoHaz collection event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oakland County Service Center Campus located at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. The events allow Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township residents to dispose hazardous household waste for $15. Oxford Township and Oxford Village residents […]
24 year old Alpena woman died at scene By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Springfield Twp. — On April 13, the Michigan State Police Detroit Regional Communication Center was notified of a minor four car hit and run crash that occurred in the left lane of Northbound I-75 South of the East Holly Road bridge. The section […]
Village to use outside firm search for a new police chief By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council authorized Manager Darwin McClary’s request for a contract extension with Orion Township for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Orion Township Substation deputies to continue to provide police services to the […]
Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett delivers annual State of the Township address By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The state of Orion Township is strong, said Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett during his 11th State of the Township Address on April 17. During his address to the community, Barnett said Orion Township […]