Individuals, nonprofits can apply to present ideas Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas on Monday, July 8. Both individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a press release. The panel […]
Fundraiser to help send family to memorial dedication By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — Late Oxford firefighter Shawn Goldie loved being a firefighter and, when nearing the end of his career with the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, saw an opening in Oxford and joined the Oxford Fire Department. Goldie passed in 2023 from […]
Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education authorized the purchase of the Orion Center from Orion Township for $3 million on June 26. The purchase agreement includes several exhibits detailing what is involved with the purchase, according to Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Andrea Curtis. These include one parcel being broken into two, furnishings […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce and local officials celebrated Pushna Wellness’s new location at 1721 Clarkston Rd., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pushna Wellness is also celebrating its five year anniversary of being in the Orion community. Owner Jess Dues (center) cut the ribbon while surrounded by her children and staff . The new […]
Veterans and members of US Armed Forces offered complimentary admission GRAND BLANC — Tournament officials announced today that complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is available to members of the United States Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Retirees) and veterans courtesy of Dow. The Ally Challenge will take place […]
New Sea Lions show sure to delight as they perform stunts, balance balls and shoot hoops DAVISBURG — Make plans to attend one of summer’s most anticipated, quintessential events – the Oakland County Fair. The fairgrounds return to Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 5-14 with amazing shows, thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Oakland […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County’s Sheriff’s Office is offering residents free trigger locks for their firearms to prevent unwanted access to a gun. Locks are available at all sheriff’s office substations, the sheriff’s office headquarters located at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. on the Oakland-County government complex and most local law enforcement agencies, according to […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved budget amendments totaling $62,706 on June 24 for the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year. The village is required by law to balance its budget before the end of the fiscal year, according to village Manager Darwin McClary. Doing so […]
The Lake Orion Village Council voted to renew its IT services with Oakland County on June 24. The agreement includes five services that would last from 2024 through 2029, according to village documents. Services included are OakNet Connectivity, Court and Law Enforcement Management Information System (CLEMIS), ArcGIS Online, Data Sharing and Pictometry licensed products. The […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — June 26 marked Lake Orion Community School’s first regular board of education meeting since long-time board member, community member, resident and business owner Steve Drakos’s passing. Drakos died June 14 at age 62 after an extended battle with cancer. He was a Lake Orion Community Schools […]