A traveling exhibit from the Detroit Historical Society featuring 10 free-standing kiosks, each of which examines a different theme regarding Michigan’s role in the Civil War, is on display in the Orion Township Public Library’s lobby through the end of April. While no battles occurred on Michigan soil, residents played a crucial in the American […]
METAMORA — Tickets are on sale now for the Lions Bear Lake Camp annual Buffalo & Boar Wild Game Dinner on April 12 at the Metamora Lions Club House, 3790 N. Oak St. Tickets to the dinner are $60 per person or $400 for a table of eight and include dinner, three drink tickets and […]
LO Band Boosters hosting sixth mattress fundraiser on April 6 LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Band Boosters is hosting its sixth annual mattress fundraiser at Lake Orion High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6. The Commons area inside LOHS will be turned into a mattress showroom during the fundraiser, where those […]
Residents to be assessed for sidewalks around their properties By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-0 on Monday to proceed with its new sidewalk replacement program, which will be paid for by village dollars and special assessments to affected property owners. Council President Teresa Rutt and Council […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION— The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority recently honored those volunteers in the community who go above and beyond each year to help make Lake Orion a special place to live, work and play. These volunteers help promote the downtown district, attend special events and volunteer their time […]
DDA to discuss snow plowing responsibilities By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council 6-0 approved a service agreement with the Downtown Development Authority on Feb. 10 for the Department of Public Works to perform snow removal services and salting on sidewalks and parking lots downtown on behalf of […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township has been recognized, along with 91 other communities across the state, as a five-star community by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Orion Township was highlighted for its successes and efforts in […]
The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, along with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest. The scholarship contest commemorates the legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover and supporter of the CFF. “Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their […]
Approval does not fund the plan By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 6-0 to adopt its 2024-25 through 2029-30 capital improvement plan (CIP) during its meeting on Feb. 10. Council Member George Dandalides was absent. The plan identifies $28,758,208 worth of capital needs for the village […]
Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]