Lake Orion Community Schools has named Andrea Curtis the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance. Curtis will take over the position after the new year on Jan. 1 and succeed John Fitzgerald who will retire later this month after 12 years in the position. The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved […]
Opening ceremony set for 6 p.m. on Friday By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — How do Americans use water? How is water represented in American society, and in what ways do people use water as a symbol? These and other questions about the relationship between water and people are part of the Water/Ways exhibit […]
LOCS Assistant Supt. of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald discusses bond and sinking fund projects, upcoming funding plans By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — It’s been several years of progress for Lake Orion Community Schools after two ballot measures, a sinking fund millage in 2016 and a bond in 2018, were passed by […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — The holiday season may be the “Happiest Time of the Year” but the Orion Lighted Parade is certainly the most rockin’ holiday event, bringing thousands of spectators to Lake Orion to see Michigan’s largest lighted parade. The Orion Area Parade Group’s “Christmas at the Movies” parade begins […]
Proposal would include parking meters on village streets By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council is once again discussing the addition of paid parking on the streets of downtown. During its meeting on Nov. 27, the council received a presentation from Municipal Parking Service (MPS) on metered parking. The […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2023 Impact Awards recipients, recognizing those individuals or organizations who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in Orion Township and make an impact on the well-being of the community. The chamber will honor the […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council heard from Interim Police Chief Todd Stanfield regarding the current state of staffing for the Lake Orion Police Department, including losing two full-time officers. Now, the LOPD and village administration are exploring options to keep the village […]
District enrollment declines by 118 students By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Nov. 8, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education received its annual enrollment presentation from Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Adam Weldon. This is an annual presentation given to the board after fall student count day […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Lake Orion — Just about everyone has heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is traditionally considered the biggest shopping day of the year, and Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving when people search for the best deals online. Sandwiched in between these is Shop Small Business Saturday, […]
The newly formed Orion Township Youth Advisory Council joined the Orion Township Board of Trustees during the board’s meeting on Monday. The Youth Advisory Council, made up of local high school students, will form its own bylaws, work on a community project and offer a new perspective to township government. Photo provided by Orion Twp. […]