After learning that employee health insurance premiums were to rise by 31 percent, Orion Township officials sought to make some decisions to find lower rates. Current provider, Priority Care HSA, projected the increase. To avoid the rate hike the township began shopping around. Mike DiLorenzo, the township’s benefit consultant, provided some options. The township’s Union […]
Orion Township commuters will have their say at an upcoming public hearing about the perennially-proposed widening of Baldwin Road in southern Orion Township. A green light for the proposal would mean the road could eventually be widened from Morgan Road to Indianwood Rd. Residents are invited to a public hearing from 4 -7 p.m. on […]
Long Lake is full of water, but residents along the lake are about to get a whole lot more. Plans are now being prepared to extend close to 10,000 feet of water main along the eastern side of Lapeer Rd, the south side of Indian Lake Rd, and then into the subdivisions of Long Lake […]
The Oakland County Sheriff Department’s new three-year contract is a winner for both taxpayers and law enforcement. Approved by the Orion Township Board of Trustees on Nov 19, the new contract calls for a small 1.67 percent increase each of the next three years. By 2015, cost for the sheriff services will be about $3.3 […]
Effective January 1, Boy Scout Camp Agawam will close its gates. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the camp will not be sold and very well could return to operation. Due to declining participation and funding, officials from the Great Lakes Council reluctantly made the decision to consolidate scout camps back in […]
Congratulations to the LOHS Football team. A top four finish is a great achievement and a testament to the hard work and passion of the players, coaching staff, parents, and fans. But are we as psyched about our freshman honor trio who will sing at the State finals on January 17? How many of us […]
Two days before Thanksgiving, Orion Township Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel stepped down from public service, closing a 52-year long chapter in the life of someone Orion Township has come to look on as an institution. From her time as a precinct delegate in the first Nixon presidential campaign to now, she’s been an ever-present force […]
Attention shoppers–only 34 days until Christmas. Have you got a gift for that special someone in your life yet? No? Well, you’ve still got time, and the Orion Art Center can help you bring home the smiles this Christmas. You’re sure to find a uniqe gift if you stop by the 12th annual Holiday Market […]
Chris Barnett is excited and optimistic about being the new Orion Township Supervisor. Barnett, who has been sitting on Orion’s Planning Committee, was sworn in on Nov. 20. He said Orion’s best days are still to come, and he points to the increase in development opportunities ? residential, commercial, and industrial as evidence of the […]
The Lake Orion School Board has a new member. William Holt was elected by an 847-vote margin, defeating Angela Nasso 7,560 to 6,713. ‘I’m very pleased that we won,? Holt said. ‘I think that Angela Nasso ran a good campaign, and is a good person. I’m looking forward to serving the people now and trying […]