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 […]
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., […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]