By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — On Monday, the village council met for their final meeting of the year and approved a bid award for a bridge replacement in the village. The council approved a contract with JSS-Macomb LLC for the Meek’s Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project. The cost of the project rounds […]
Feed the Christmas spirit by helping out By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Sorting toys and food, packing boxes and bags with the holiday goodies and essentials, then loading them up on the sleighs (aka, automobiles) and delivering the gifts to area families – kind of sounds like Santa’s elves hard-at-work. Actually, it’s […]
Township trustee position to be up for appointment in 2023 By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Kim Urbanowski is moving up from trustee to treasurer. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 during its meeting on Monday to appoint Urbanowski to township treasurer, effective on Dec. 20. Supervisor Chris Barnett, Clerk Penny […]
As the holidays loom, the usually consistent meeting schedules for local governments and the school boar shift a bit to allow for holiday time off. With this in mind, meetings this month are scheduled as followed: The Lake Orion Village Council meets on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 21 E. Church St. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education held a work session meeting on Nov. 30 where the board, superintendent and cabinet reviewed the progress of the district’s new strategic plan. The board approved the new strategic plan in April, and has since had two of the […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council received the village’s annual audit presentation last week during their meeting on Nov. 28. Joining the council to give the audit presentation was Greg Soule, a partner at Andrews, Hooper, Pavlik, PLC. Some highlights include a decrease in both the village’s net […]
By Wes Smith Group Publisher I had the pleasure last week of attending the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Impact Awards held at the Paint Creek Country Club. It was my first time attending the annual awards presentation that recognizes Orion Area businesspeople, nonprofit organizations, citizens and businesses for outstanding achievements in both business […]
By Emily Casewell View Newspaper Brand Manager LAKE ORION — While she’s been on the job less than a month, Joyce Donaldson, the new President and CEO of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, has been busy developing new event ideas, focusing on strategic partnerships and connecting with community leaders. That’s because while she’s new […]
Council appoints members to committees and commissions By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council has a new president after its members unanimously voted Jerry Narsh to the position during their regular meeting on Monday. The council also unanimously voted Teresa Rutt to the position of president pro-tem, similar to […]