By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce honored the winners of the 2024 Impact Awards during a luncheon ceremony on Thursday at Paint Creek Country Club. The awards recognize those individuals or organizations who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in Orion […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is warning residents that representatives from his office will never ever call or text and ask for an immediate payment of any kind for any reason. If it happens to you, don’t believe it – ignore it or hang up, Bouchard said. At least four residents – […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION – In a 4-3 vote, the Lake Orion Village Council approved directing Village Manager Darwin McClary to discuss the merits of combining the village’s Downtown Development Authority Board and planning commission with DDA Executive Director Gibb. Council Member Michael Lamb made the motion, which […]
The holiday season may be the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” but the Orion Lighted Parade is certainly the most rockin’ holiday event in town, bringing thousands of spectators to Lake Orion to see one of Michigan’s largest lighted parades. The Orion Area Parade Group’s “A Storybook Christmas” parade begins at 6 p.m. Dec. […]
Department now ‘adequately staffed,’ police chief says By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Police Chief Mark Amundson introduced the department’s new full-time officers, Anne Pirkel and Shane Hockney, during a Lake Orion Village Council meeting on Nov. 25. Amundson said the department faced staffing challenges over the last year, but […]
The North Oakland Concert Band presents its annual holiday concert “A Fireside Christmas!” starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. The concert is sure to get guests in the mood for the holidays, with highlights including “The Eighth Candle” by Steve Reisteter, and “Jingle Bells – A Setting by Morton Gould” edited by Mark Rogers. The […]
The Oxford Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Oxford Christmas Parade beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, featuring festive floats, school sports teams and clubs, area veterans and community groups on display through downtown Oxford. Parade goers can line M-24 in downtown Oxford to view the parade. After the “Classic Christmas” parade, families are […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s annual Soup and Sweet Stroll will return on Friday from 5-8:30 p.m. and the DDA is aiming to make this year’s stroll bigger than last year. There will be 15 different types soup to chose from along with sweets. DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith said guests will receive […]
Volunteers needed to help sort, deliver baskets By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Lions Club is once again holding its annual Christmas Baskets program, collecting toys and donations to help out area residents this holiday season. Last year the Lions delivered food and toys to about 240 families and […]
A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries, Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said. Photos provided by Orion Twp. Orion Township officials provide information on assistance, donations […]