Orion Township hopes to finish picking up ice storm debris from curbsides by this Saturday, according to Orion Township Buildings and Grounds Director Reenae Tulip. Tulip presented a report on the status of the clean-up to the Orion Township trustees on May 19, saying that if the two companies hired by the township worked through […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of harassment on Kossuth Road on May 13. According to an OCSD report, a 31-year-old woman had been receiving numerous magazine subscriptions at her address that she had not ordered, starting in December. She had received approximately 30 subscriptions to various magazines, including some with pornographic […]
There’s a new bug in town, and this one means business. Michigan State University Extension Program Coordinator for Oakland County Martha Ferguson said it is “entirely possible” that Emerald Ash Borers could wipe out the entire population of ash trees in the county within the next three years. The Michigan State University Extension Program is […]
Park swim program begins June 16 The 2003 swim program will begin in Green’s Park, on the shore of Lake Orion in the village, on June 16. The first segment of the program will be Monday-Friday, June 16-27, 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The second segment will be Monday-Friday, July 7-18, 9:45 a.m.-10:30 […]
The Lake Orion Village Council has given its blessing to the Orion War Memorial for a Walk-a-Thon to be held on village streets. The event is a fundraiser for the Orion Veterans Memorial, being constructed at the corner of Odanah and M-24. It will take place on June 14, Flag Day. The walk is a […]
A plaque will be placed on or near the gazebo in Children’s Park in the village, dedicating it to the memory of Stan Sweet. Sweet’s $25,000 contribution to the village provided funds for the gazebo. The Lake Orion Village Council voted on May 12 to purchase a Holly bronze plaque and small pedestal, to be […]
The Lake Orion Village Parks and Recreation Committee has been asked by the village council to present a policy for use of the gazebo in Children’s Park. The council was presented with the option of directing administration to handle requests at the May 12 meeting, much like they do with other village facilities that do […]
The General Federation of Womans Club, Lake Orion Chapter, took some time at their May meeting to recognize the achievements of some of their members. The club gave Women of Achievement Awards to Delores Telisky and Phyllis Westcott. The award recognizes GFWC MI clubwomen whose achievements are an example for the young women of today. […]
For the first time ever, I didn’t visit a beach while I vacationed in Florida — and I didn’t miss the experience. For the first time ever, I spent lots of quality time in northern Florida I was visiting friend Susan in High Springs, about 20 minutes away from Gainesville. She and her husband moved […]
Dear Editor, I would like to thank the voters of Oakland Township, Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion who made it out to the polls for the primary election on May 13. I appreciate all of your support and the dedication you have shown to your communities. I encourage you to participate in […]