🌱 Could Lake Orion really vote to dissolve its own village government?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could Lake Orion really vote to dissolve its own village government?
• How Lake Orion kids got an unforgettable day with Tigers players

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Orion residents seek to dissolve village over too many taxes (audacy.com) — Lake Orion residents are pushing a petition that could put dissolving the 150-year-old village government on November's ballot, potentially ending separate village taxes and services. Supporters argue they're overtaxed by both Orion Township and the village, while officials warn that losing the village could mean cuts to local police and snow removal for the community's roughly 3,000 residents.
   

• Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids Brings Joy to Young Athletes at Easterseals Miracle League Field (mlb.com) — Young athletes from Lake Orion joined peers from across metro Detroit for a special Baseball Fantasy Camp at the Easterseals Miracle League Field in Southfield, enjoying accessible drills, coaching and time with Detroit Tigers players. The camp, run through Miracle League of Michigan, highlighted inclusive baseball opportunities for children with disabilities and celebrated how programs like Lake Orion's help kids experience the game alongside supportive volunteers.
   

📸 Around Lake Orion

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Orion

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• RedCross Blood Drive →
  1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Lakeland at Lake Orion →
  495 E Scripps Rd, Lake Orion
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Canterbury Village Donut and Cider Fest →
  Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• English Language Learners →
  Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
  10:30 am
• Trivia Night at Michigan by the Bottle – Lake Orion →
  Lake Orion MI
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• English Language Learners →
  Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
  10:30 am
• Trivia Night at Michigan by the Bottle – Lake Orion →
  Lake Orion MI
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Dynamic Dames →
  Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• English Language Learners →
  Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
  10:30 am
• Trivia Night at Michigan by the Bottle – Lake Orion →
  Lake Orion MI
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Michigan Psychic Fair at Hyatt House in Lake Orion, MI →
  Lake Orion Twp. – Hyatt House, 95 Brown Road, Lake Orion
  12:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• English Language Learners →
  Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Auburn Hills

• Sheetz plans locations in Auburn Hills, Waterford Township (mlive.com)
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• American Rheinmetall Secures Award From Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace For MCT-30 Turret Machined Components Supporting USMC ACV-30 Program (militaryleak.com)

Bloomfield Hills

• 2 Teens Injured In E Bike Crash With Pickup Truck In Oakland County: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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