Winter weather in Michigan is usually a wild ride. But the first two weeks of February in Orion have bordered on the extreme. After temperatures hovered around zero degrees Fahrenheit all day on Monday, the village council discussed weather-related issues for a good 15 minutes at their regular meeting. From icy back roads to heavy […]
Action by the township board last week will require two residents near Elkhorn Lake to comply with recommendations from a wetlands consultant, or face fines from the township as early as April. But the owner of one of the properties in question said the latest report, prepared by Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. ignored a related study […]
The board will go forward with preliminary work on a potential public safety complex after a work session that multiple members labeled as ‘productive.? The possible complex would include the township’s Water & Sewer Department, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Orion Substation and a centrally located fire station. Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk said the township […]
Mike Gingell announced intentions to run for re-election for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners last week, over three months before the filing deadline. ‘I’m committed to moving forward,? Gingell said of his decision to run again for the District 3 seat. ‘I think I’ve worked hard for our district and built good relationships in […]
Township Treasurer Alice Young has declared her candidacy for another term in that capacity. ‘I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Orion Township and am eager to continue to put my knowledge, experience, and perseverance to work for them for another four years,? Young said. She noted that her first-term accomplishments include revamping the township’s […]
Current Township Trustee Matt Gibb is running for township supervisor, becoming the first candidate on record well in advance of the mid-May filing deadline. ‘I’m definitely running for Supervisor,? he said over the weekend. ‘I could file today if I wanted.? Gibb made an informal announcement at the Republicans Club meeting last week and said […]
There were many familiar faces, and plenty of masked ones at last Saturday’s Snowflake Ball. It was my first trip to the annual Orion Art Center event, but, if I can help it, it won’t be my last. As a member of the press, it’s my job to find something wrong and elaborate on it […]
The masks came out and the snow started falling on Saturday night during the 19th annual Snowflake Ball, held at the Addison Oaks Ballroom. The event, which benefits the Orion Art Center, honored the OAC’s Artist of the Year, Janet Almstad-Davison, and Patron of the Year, Sandy Mabery. Ron Tavernit of WOMC-FM served as the […]
Five first-place finishes and five more second-place finishes helped Lake Orion earn its first OAA I wrestling title since 2005 and first outright title since 2003, as the host Dragons routed the field at the league tournament last Saturday. Lake Orion broke a three-way tie for first place by winning the meet. Their 221 points […]
The Lake Orion hockey squad joined 35 other elite teams from across the state at the Weekend Showcase at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton last week. The Dragons topped Novi 4-1 on Thursday and fell 2-1 to St. Clair in overtime on Friday. ‘Our goal this year was to go there and represent ourselves […]