By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved two motions regarding the village’s sidewalk improvement program during its regular meeting on Jan. 27. First, council adopted a sidewalk improvement program policy and authorized village administration to begin preparation work on the fiscal year 2025-26 improvement project and special […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The 18th annual Angels’ Place Race is set to take place in downtown Clarkston on May 10. Angels’ Place, a nonprofit organization that provides services, including homes and professional support, for people with developmental disabilities, has been in existence since 1992. One of the organization’s largest fundraising events is the Angels’ Place […]
Shuler was heavily involved in Oxford organizations, such as ‘Caring for Oxford’ By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager OXFORD TWP. — For almost a decade, Rev. Matt Schuler, lead pastor of Journey Lutheran Church, has been a force for good in Oxford. He’s done everything from ensuring folks have access to mental […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — In a time when there are more and more people who need a little extra help to get by every week, Orion Neighborhood Television is once again finding a way to assist their Orion neighbors. It’s ONTV’s 15th consecutive year of stepping up to the plate, […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake OrionVillage Council approved 6-0 splitting 225 Lake St. into two child parcels during a regular meeting on Jan. 13. Council member Nancy Moshier was absent. While there is no site plan, West Harbor Orion, LLC, a subsidiary of Moceri Companies, proposed to split the […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Despite some deteriorating material, trees and brush, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) determined the Paint Creek dam is in “satisfactory condition” after an inspection. The Village of Lake Orion requested an inspection from EGLE to evaluate the dam’s structural condition and hydraulic […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion’s Village Council received their annual audit presentation from auditing firm Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC partner Greg Soule during their regular meeting on Jan. 13. The presentation covered the 2023-24 fiscal year which ended June 30. Overall, Soule said the firm had an “unmodified opinion,” […]
OXFORD — The recently-opened emergency department at McLaren Oakland – Oxford has introduced online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/oxford will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at […]
Rev. Jon M. Clapp died Nov. 16, 2024, the devoted husband (61 years) to Karen Baird Clapp and beloved father to Alisa Clapp-Itnyre and Amy Clapp Salmonson. He is also survived by sister Joanne (Clapp) Close; sons-in-law Ron Itnyre and David Salmonson; grandchildren Annetta Itnyre, Rebecca Salmonson, and Andrew Salmonson. Jon Marvin Clapp was born […]
With the winter weather beginning to make an appearance, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents of how to stay safe driving in the snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Slow down and leave space – reduce your speed and increase the distance between your vehicle and others. Slick roads mean it takes […]