Lake Orion Water Levels To Be Lowered Next Week

The Village of Lake Orion will begin to temporarily lower the water levels on Lake Orion by 36 inches on Sept. 10.

Oakland Township Manager is Finalist for Troy City Manager Position

Township Manager Jim Creech is one of five men interviewing for the job.

Want to Adopt-A-Stream? Training Session Planned for Monday in Lake Orion

Volunteers are needed to help collect data to protect our local waterways. A training is planned Monday in Lake Orion.

Water Main Work Means No Right Turns from Brown to Southbound Giddings

Orion Township residents will have to get around water main crews on Brown Road at Giddings.

Orion Township Voters Say Yes to Police, Fire Funding

Voters in Orion Township approved three public safety millages on Tuesday—one for fire and two for police.

Sargent Wins Democratic Primary for 46th District

Daniel W. Sargent will now face off against Republican incumbent Brad Jacobsen in the race for state representative of the 46th District.

Oakland Township Voters Agree to Fund Historic District for 10 More Years

The millage was renewed easily and will now go into effect for another 10 years.

Here's Who Won Seats for Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission

It was a close race, with no candidate receiving more than 10.5 percent of the vote for the Oakalnd Township Parks and Recreation Commission.

Barnett Wins Orion Township Supervisor; Plus Results for Treasurer, Trustees

Chris Barnett and Mark Thurber were the early winners in the primary for Orion Township supervisor and treasurer, according to the unofficial results Tuesday night.

Gonser Wins Supervisor, and More Primary Results in Oakland Township

Terry Gonser won the election for Oakland Township Supervisor in Tuesday night's primary, according to unofficial results. Karen Reilly won clerk, and Jeanne M. Langlois won for treasurer.

Did You Vote Today? Prove It!

If you voted in Lake Orion or Oakland Township, show off your "I Voted" sticker. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Meet the Candidates for Orion Township Board of Trustees

The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 7. Learn about who is running for the Orion Township Board of Trustees.

Chiefs Discuss Orion Township Police & Fire Millage in Roundtable

ONTV offers a roundtable that discusses the millage proposals on the Aug. 7 primary ballot that determe the fate of police and fire services in Orion Township.

Hey Voters! Find Your Primary Ballot Before You Hit the Polls in Oakland Township and Lake Orion

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 for the primary. Oakland Township and Lake Orion primary voters can see their ballots and find their voting location before they hit the polls.

Primary Election: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner

Three candidates—two Democrats and one Republican—are running for the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. The voter guide is provided by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization.

DTE Proposes $87 Fee to Swap Smart Meter for Traditional Meter

The power company also proposed a monthly charge for meter-readings.

DIA, SMART Millage Proposals Ask County Voters to Add, Renew Taxes

Two millage proposals will appear on the Aug. 7 ballots of all Oakland County voters: a SMART millage proposal and a DIA millage to create an Art Institute Authority.

Oakland Township: What's on the Primary Ballot

Oakland Township residents will have a busy time in the booth, voting on a variety of candidates and even two millages on Aug. 7.

Orion Township: What's on the Primary Ballot

Primary elections are just a week away in Orion Township. Here's what is on the ballot on Aug. 7.

Where to Vote in Oakland Township's Aug. 7 Primary Election

The primary elections in Oakland Township are a little more than a week away.

Where to Vote in the Orion Township Primary Elections

The primary elections in Orion Township are around the corner. Do you know where to vote?

Earthshake Planned Thursday Night on Paint Creek Trail

A geophysical survey of the rock structure below the Paint Creek Trail will be conducted Thursday night.

Partial Closure on Brown Road for Emergency Water Main Repair

Brown Road between Giddings and Joslyn roads will be closed until Saturday for an emergency water main repair.

Smart Traffic Signals Installed on Lapeer Road

Lapeer Road has 12 new "smart" traffic signals that will improve traffic flow and reduce car accidents.

A Question for Students: Why Is Voting So Important?

Winners of the statewide "Right to Vote" summer essay contest will be announced in September during Patriot Week.

Letter to the Editor: Change is Vital in Upcoming Election

Lake Orion Resident Bill Kalmar offers his thoughts on why "Change Can Be Invigorating and Energizing" in the upcoming election.

Letter to the Editor: Blossom Ridge Site Planner Responds to Project's Concerns

Blossom Ridge landscape architect/site planner Donald Westphal outlines why he believes the senior residential development should go through as planned.

Letter to the Editor: Blossom Ridge Opponents Ask For Redesign, Legal Protection

A letter from the Blossom Ridge Referendum Action Group appeals to the Oakland Township Board of Trustees to consider a less dense senior living community before the second reading for final approval to amend the Zoning Ordinance.

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Boom! What Did You Think of the 4th of July Fireworks After Michigan's New Law?

Everywhere in southeast Michigan Wednesday night, fireworks, smoke and lots of pops and booms filled the air. Folks were amused and/or annoyed with the results of the new law. What did you think?

Who Will You Be Voting For in the Upcoming Elections?

If your mind is already made up, tell us who should be elected as Orion Township supervisor and treasurer.

Local Historian Makes a Run at Township Government

Maureen Thalmann is seeking a seat as Oakland Township Trustee in the upcoming elections.

Feature Photo: Police Chief Joins Snyder for Signing of Spice Ban

Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh joined Gov. Rick Snyder as he signed a package of bills outlawing K2.

Orion Township Board Names D-Arcy Gonzales Interim Trustee

D-Arcy Gonzales will be a member of the Orion Township Board of Trustees through Nov. 20.

Oakland County Parks & Recreation Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Residents

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

Rochester Planning Commission Meeting

Rochester Hills City Council Regular Meeting

Oakland Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Oakland Township Library Board