The Lake Orion Village Council voted unanimously to approve a supplemental appropriation that allows the parks and recreation advisory committee to carry over unused funds from last fiscal year. The committee’s unused funds total $2,757, which the committee will now be able to use in addition to this fiscal year’s $5,000 for capital projects. The […]
New members welcome OXFORD — The Classic Chorale is gearing up for a holiday season of singing and invites new members to join and continue the tradition. “The Classic Choral is a group of women who love to sing three-part harmony,” said group member Pat McGowan. The community chorus has members from Oxford, Lake Orion, […]
OXFORD — Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the […]
ORION TWP. — Culver’s of Lake Orion will host a car show from 2-8 p.m. Sept. 10 with all proceeds benefiting the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. The “First Responders and Cars for Special Olympics Michigan Car Show” will feature live music, a DJ, a free Hot Wheels car for every child, Oakland County comfort […]
New members welcome OXFORD — It’s still summer but the ladies of the Classic Chorale are gearing up for a holiday season of singing and invite new members to join and continue the tradition. “The Classic Choral is a group of women who love to sing three-part harmony,” said group member Pat McGowan. The community […]
Call or text 988 for suicide and crisis lifeline By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Project Brotherhood Resolve’s (PBR) ninth annual veteran suicide awareness walk will take place Sept. 21, at Orion Veterans Memorial with late, onsite registration beginning at 6 a.m. After opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the nonprofit’s walk to […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council adopted ordinance amendments regulating where food trucks can be located, and for how long, within its borders during the council meeting on Aug. 26. President Pro Tem Teresa Rutt cast the lone nay vote in the 5-1 decision. Council member Nancy […]
The Friends of the Orion Township Public Library are holding a used book sale from Sept. 24-28. The first two days are for members of the friends to get a first look at the sale, while everyone is able to shop Thursday through Saturday. Memberships will be available to purchase at the door. Hardcover and […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Creatures will crawl forth from every tomb in Lake Orion on Sept. 21 when the zombie horde prowls the streets of the Village of Lake Orion in search of nourishment. The 11th annual Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Any ghoul […]
Races, chili cookoff, Dad’s Zone and hayrides By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford’s Scarecrow Festival will return to Washington Square and Burdick Street for its third consecutive year from 10-3 p.m. on Sept. 29, and the Oxford DDA is preparing for its biggest year yet, said Executive Director Kelly Westbrook. The day […]