Lake Orion sidewalk improvement program to begin this year, residents to pay for repairs in front of their properties

District one of the program estimated to be completed by July or August By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council held a public hearing on its proposed sidewalk improvement program during the council’s regular meeting on Feb. 10. And while village residents will be getting new sidewalks where […]

Lake Orion Village Council still searching for Board of Ethics applicants

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion village council is still searching for applicants who are interested in serving on the village’s Board of Ethics. The board’s purpose is to take questions or complaints regarding whether provisions of the ethics code is applicable to a situation, according to village documents. […]

North Oakland VFW Post 334 donates $2,400 to Oxford/Orion FISH

North Oakland VFW Post 334 donates $2,400 to Oxford/Orion FISH

North Oakland VFW Post 334 donated $2,400 to Oxford/Orion FISH during the 15th annual Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) Food Drive on Thursday. Bev Rolfsen (left), from the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry, accepted the check, which was presented by VFW Quartermaster Chuck Haskin (right). Alana Hart (center), a community engagement representative from Home Depot in Orion […]

Oakland County Fair Fiesta Charity auction Feb. 22

Oakland County Fair Fiesta Charity auction Feb. 22

DAVISBURG — A charity auction is set for Feb. 22 in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme to help raise money for this summer’s Oakland County Fair. The Oakland County 4-H Fair Association will host its 19th Annual Fiesta fundraiser and silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., […]

Swanson announces run for governor

Genesee County sheriff says he will ‘protect the things that mean the most to you’ By Hannah Ball Tri-County Times Editor On Thursday, Feb. 6, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, announced he’s running to be the next governor of Michigan. He launched his campaign on Thursday at Mott Community College in Flint. Swanson, […]

Village Council approves agreement for police one academy training services

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved a master service agreement between the Lake Orion Police Department and Lexipol LLC for police academy training services during its meeting on Jan. 27. Lake Orion Police Chief Mark Amundson requested the approval, according to Village Manager Darwin McClary. Amundson […]

Village Council adopts fiscal year 2025-26 budget preparation calendar

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget preparation calendar during a regular council meeting on Jan. 27. The village council adopts the calendar every year so the council and public have a clear understanding of every step involved in the […]

LO Police Chief Mark Amundson to serve as acting village manager in February

Lake Orion Police Chief Mark Amundson will serve as the acting village manager from Feb. 14, through Feb. 24. The decision was approved during village council’s regular meeting on Jan. 28, due to Village Manager Darwin McClary’s upcoming vacation. Amundson will receive a $3.86 increase in hourly pay for 56 hours of service while acting […]

Authorities looking for suspect who exposed himself to two girls

Authorities are looking for a suspect who exposed himself to two girls in the Baldwin Commons plaza on S. Baldwin Road at around 4:04 p.m. Jan. 17, an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office incident report stated. A 16-year-old girl told deputies that she and her friend saw an unknown man exposing himself while they were parked […]

Frozen fun for all during Ice Fest on Saturday

Frozen fun for all during Ice Fest on Saturday

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The weather outside may be frightful but the activities in downtown Lake Orion will be a fun-filled winter blast during this year’s Ice Fest. The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority hosts Ice Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday throughout downtown Lake Orion. From live […]