Lake Orion Village Council introduces ordinance creating uniform fees for water shut-offs and turn-ons

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — On June 24, the Lake Orion Village Council voted 4-0 to introduce an ordinance that would create a uniform set of fees for water shut-offs and turn-ons. President Pro-Tem Teresa Rutt and council members Kenneth Van Portfliet and Nancy Moshier were absent from the meeting. Currently, […]

PEAS provides a forever home to rescued farm animals

PEAS provides a forever home to rescued farm animals

Next Open Barn Day is July 20 By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit – for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on […]

Lake Orion village Manager McClary provides election information and deadlines

Lake Orion village Manager Darwin McClary provided information for prospective candidates in the Nov. 5 general election during the village council meeting on June 24. McClary said candidates must file non-partisan nominating petitions and affidavits of identity by 4 p.m. on July 23 at the Orion Township Clerk’s Office, 2323 Joslyn Rd. Candidates who want […]

Orion Township welcomes summer with Summer Sizzle

Orion Township welcomes  summer with Summer Sizzle

ORION TOWNSHIP — Hundreds ventured to the Orion Center last Thursday night for the Summer Sizzle. The free two-hour event included carnival games with candy prizes, fun on inflatables from Oakland County Parks, getting face paintings, and music from Guy Louis and his Chautauqua Express. Many ventured to the Orion Township Public Library’s booth to […]

Board inks purchase agreement for Orion Center

$3 million sale to LO School By David Fleet Citizen Editor dfleet@mihomepaper.com Orion Twp. — On June 17 the Orion Township board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve a purchase agreement for the Orion Center to the Lake Orion Community School district at a cost of $3 million. The Lake Orion School Board must still approve […]

LOCS Board seeking applicants for open seat

Deadline for school board applications 4 p.m., July 1 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education announced on June 19, that it is accepting applications for its open trustee seat. According to a press release, the position would be a partial-year board appointment running from […]

Orion Chamber recognizes National CPR and AED Week

Orion Chamber recognizes  National CPR and AED Week

In recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the Orion Area Chamber hosted AED, CPR, Narcan, and Stop the Bleed Training at Orion Township Fire Station #2. The training was taught by: Kyle Cameron – EMS Coordinator, Orion Township Fire Department, Brittany Palaian – Registered Nurse, Trinity Health Oakland, and Alexandra Hicks – Program […]

Village Council approves GFL contract transfer to Priority Waste

Sanitary sewer project, police chief contract updates given By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION —On Monday Lake Orion’s village council agreed to the transfer of the residential waste, curbside recycling and yard waste collection contract from Green for Life Environmental (GFL) to Priority Waste. All four council members present at the meeting voted […]

Oakland County’s sheriff’s office offers free trigger locks to promote gun safety

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 […]