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Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents "Reassurance and Peace" and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Water main break leads to 'boil water' advisory. What that means (thetimesherald.com) — Lake Orion residents are under a boil water advisory after a major water main break, and officials urge everyone to use tap water only for essential needs. The article explains how to safely boil or disinfect water, what’s safe to do with tap water, and how to flush pipes and appliances once the advisory is lifted.
2. Seniors at Lake Orion independent living facility face evacuation fears amid boil water advisory (wxyz.com) — Lake Orion seniors at Heritage Place faced sudden evacuation orders after a boil water advisory and expected 10–14 days without running water, leaving many unsure where they could go. After residents pushed back, management allowed those able to boil or use bottled water to stay, while coordinating support as repairs continue in Oakland County.
3. Lake Orion restaurants scramble to survive after water main break shuts down businesses (wxyz.com) — A major water main break has shut down nonessential businesses in Lake Orion and Orion Township, hitting restaurants especially hard over Mother’s Day. Local leaders temporarily loosened rules to allow food trucks and creative workarounds, while the DDA and Chamber plan campaigns and resources to help downtown and township businesses recover once water service returns.
4. Lake Orion businesses shuttered as water crisis disrupts daily life (mlive.com) — Lake Orion residents are facing an ongoing water emergency that has shuttered most downtown businesses, closed schools, and forced boil-water advisories after a major watermain break in Auburn Hills. Local officials, small business owners, and volunteers are scrambling to provide bottled water, keep limited services running, and decide whether upcoming Lake Orion events like the Art & Flower Fair can proceed safely. The disruption could last days or even weeks as repairs and testing continue.
5. Detroit Sports Radio Host Pat Caputo Dead at 67 (radioink.com) — Longtime Detroit sports voice Pat Caputo, who made his home in Lake Orion, has died at 67 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Over four decades, he became a familiar presence to local fans through The Oakland Press, 97.1 The Ticket, and several team-focused radio shows and podcasts. His passing marks the loss of a well-known Lake Orion neighbor and regional media figure.
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