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. […]
The Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-0 last week to allocate its $335,128 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) to the village’s Water and Sewer Fund. While the previous village manager had already added the funds to the Water and Sewer Fund, current Manager Darwin McClary asked council to […]
Lake Orion High School has received a grant of $30,000 from the Margaret Dunning Foundation to support automotive equipment upgrades. The grant, submitted by second year LOHS Automotive Instructor Justin Montgomery, is one of the largest grants received by the automotive program in recent history, Lake Orion Community Schools said in a news release on […]