If London Bridge was falling down, Orion’s Silverbell Road Bridge wasn’t far behind. But on Monday, Supervisor Matthew Gibb announced what he hailed as ‘huge news.? The township has received a $4.3 million Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) grant to repair the bridge. ‘It’s 30 years old,? Gibb said, noting the bridge is essential to […]
Lori Giacolone was busy clearing sidewalks in front of her Lake Orion home as snow finally tapered off Monday, while behind her, two-year-old Nathan worked in the opposite direction.
Hundreds showed up Saturday for a Bridal Show at Canterbury Village, and according to owner Keith Aldridge, was just a glimpse of what’s to come. Aldridge plans to open a one-stop bridal boutique this spring at Canterbury, complete with a dozen or more reputable vendors’from cakes and caterers to photographers and florists and everything in […]
Lost more than lumber Deputies questioning the occupants of a truck that lost a load of lumber on I-75 near Rohr Road Feb. 18 discovered the passenger had a misdemeanor and felony warrant for retail fraud. The man, a 55-year-old Pontiac resident, was arrested and lodged at the Oakland County Jail. I’ll have a triple […]
Did you swindle Uncle Sam? Are you an illegal immigrant from Mexico or Mars? Not to worry’the U.S. Census doesn’t care. ‘It doesn’t matter if you’re cheating on your taxes, running form the law or if you’re an undocumented resident,? said Katherine Graham of Oakland County Planning and Development. ‘Your information is protected.? Officials from […]
A growing group of parents who say they’re tired of ‘lip service? from school district administration and board members are working to encourage the exchange of information within the community. Through a Facebook page titled Lake Orion Community Schools Involved Citizens (LOCSIC), the group says its ultimate goal is to ensure educational standards in the […]
Canned for cannabis A 19 year-old Orion Township man was arrested for possession of marijuana after the substance was discovered on his person during a search by deputies responding to a call in the 140 block of Casemer, Feb. 6. Parting gift A business owner in the 1100 block of Lapeer Road called police Feb. […]
Orion township is ready to move forward with plans for a new senior center. Sort of. The township board voted unanimously Feb. 1 to authorize the drawing up of a letter of intent in order to negotiate details with builder Mike Church. The issue first came before the board in December. As proposed, the three-story […]
The future looks bright for Orion, but only if it plays its collective cards right. That was the word from Orion Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb last week as he addressed a crowd gathered to hear him speak about the state of the township at King’s Court in Canterbury Castle. Gibb summarized 2009 events, noting the […]
Calling all snowbirds. Local officials have a message as the 2010 U.S. Census swings into full gear in the month ahead. ‘We have a large population of seniors who spend the winter in places like Florida or Arizona,? said Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults. ‘Just because they receive census forms in those states doesn’t mean […]