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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Orion Charter Township, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 53 stories have been published about Orion Charter Township which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Orion Chamber hosts Women of Inspiration luncheon

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com LEONARD — Women today are often juggling a lot – family, their careers, staff, schedules. During its Women of Inspiration luncheon on May 8, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce aimed to provide inspiration and camaraderie to area women who can gather strength by being together with other women sharing the same experiences in business and in life. More than 150 area women – and a few men – atte…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Tax collection agreement between the township, village to add 1% fee

Estimated $8,000 fee increase to the village By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved an agreement with Orion Township for the township to provide tax collection services beginning July 1 through June 30, 2028 at a fee equal to 1% of scheduled collections on April 28. The village currently pays $16,000 annually for tax collection but the township is proposing charging 1% of total ta…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Engineers to submit grant application on village’s behalf for street improvements

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Nowak and Fraus Engineers will prepare and submit a grant application on Lake Orion’s behalf that, once submitted, will make the village eligible for funding for local street improvements. Nowak and Fraus Engineers, a civil engineering, land surveying and land planning firm, will do so because Lake Orion’s Village Council approved a contract for NFE to complete these services for $…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Victory Motors Lake Orion

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Victory Motors Lake Orion April 24 to celebrate the opening of the new auto dealership. Victory Motors on M-24 is a family-owned and run business started by Jim Van Paemel in 1982. Jim still owns the company and is happy to have his daughter, Sara Van Paemel, as general manager. Victory Motors now has three locations including Chesterfield and Royal Oak. Online: victorymotorsonline.com…Auto · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for Right Hook Printing

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Right Hook Printing on May 1. Owners Sindy and Dave Klonke cut the ribbon during the ceremony. Dave and Sindy and their crew offer printing services, promotional products, apparel and vehicle wraps to help make businesses stand out through strategic branding and precision printing. Right Hook is at 209 N. Park Boulevard. Online: righthookbrand.com. Photo by Roger GreeneOrion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Lake Orion falls short in track meet against Clarkston

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Dragons fans watched as the bar was adjusted higher at the pole vault during Lake Orion Track and Field’s visit to Clarkston High School on April 30. Senior Nolan Rhodes and sophomore Tyler Mollan cleared over 13-feet. Both set personal bests with Mollan achieving 13 feet and six inches and Rhodes 13 feet and nine inches, while also taking the top two spots at the meet. The Lake Orion Boys Track and Field team lost to Clarkst…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

LOCS Board authorizes $203,328.69 for PHASES program purchases

LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education voted 6-0 to authorize purchasing and installing furniture for the district’s PHASES program for $203,328.69 during their meeting on April 23. Costs will be paid with either series two or series three of the district’s $160 million bond approved by voters in 2018, according LOCS Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Andrea Curtis. The furniture will be relocated from the…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article

Fire safety concerns postpone Lions Club Jubilee approval

Fire Department has not approved event since 2021 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Although a recommended motion to approve this year’s Lake Orion Lions Club Jubilee was on Lake Orion Village Council’s agenda on Monday, council members voted 4-2 to postpone the approval for a maximum of 30 days due to fire safety concerns. Council Members Carl Cyrowski and Alex Comparoni voted against postponing the decision, beli…Orion Charter Township · Orion Charter Township Read Article