Lake Orion lake lowering begins week of Oct. 28 Lake Orion lake will be lowered about one foot beginning the week of Oct. 28 to reach the normal low water mark for winter, according to a Lake Orion Public Works news release. The release was given to notify residents to allow for safe removal of […]
The John Crawford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an informational kiosk at the water depot stop on the Polly Ann Trail on Oct. 12 after a trail cleanup for the group’s National Day of Service. The kiosk contains articles about conservation and birding, Revolutionary War Patriots and women of note from the […]
Tips on how to make the most of the night By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Witches are encouraged to grab their brooms and put on their hats for downtown Oxford and Lake Orion’s Witches Night on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-10 p.m. for a night of shopping, eating, drinking and more. The […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club will host its annual “Christmas for Everyone” charity dinner and auction on Nov. 2. All proceeds will go to the Lions Club’s Christmas Basket Program, which provides more than two weeks’ worth of food and Christmas gifts to more than 240 families and seniors in the Orion and Oxford areas. […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved Village Manager Darwin McClary to authorize Owen Tree Service to haul the pile of leaves and wood chips from Eastlawn Cemetery during its meeting on Oct. 14. Public Works Director Wes Sanchez said he solicited an informal request for quotes […]
MDOT: Traffic shifts, lane closures, detours to conclude By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A temporary end to a summer-long bridge and road work project along I-75 between M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line is expected in November. Diane Cross, Michigan Department of Transportation, reported last week crews are currently working on the removal […]
Village, DDA negotiating services agreement By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council adopted several budget amendments during its meeting on Monday that reflect adjustments needed to align with DDA expenditures. The changes do not introduce new changes. Instead, village Manager Darwin McClary said the adjustments the changes reflect […]
Orion Township resident Chris Chlebek captured images of the northern lights at Friendship Park on Thursday. Chlebek took the photos with a 30 second exposure. The Northern Lights produced skies full of pinks, blues, greens and purple hues further south than normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch on […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — With several major issues facing the Lake Orion Village Council, there definitely is interest, and concern, in how, and who, will govern the Village of Lake Orion over the next four years. From new mixed-use residential and commercial developments to rebuilding the Lake Orion Police Department, […]
Oxford resident to deliver items on Oct. 19 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Oxford resident Chris Acheson is accepting monetary donations and donations of daily essentials to help residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The drive continues through Saturday, Oct. 19. Acheson’s goal is to fill two retailers with supplies in Oxford […]