ORION TOWNSHIP MAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

ORION TOWNSHIP MAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

by | Dec 11, 2024 | Local News

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
Orion Township Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ​​​​​                                                                             CONTACT: Ryan Allen, Fire Chief

                                                  248.391.0304 (ext. 2001)

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ORION TOWNSHIP MAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

ORION TOWNSHIP, MI (December 11, 2024) – A 61-year-old Orion Township man died early
today from injuries sustained in a house fire. Orion Township Fire Department (OTFD)
personnel were sent to a home in the 2400 block of Indianwood Road at approximately 5:30
a.m. Firefighters were told a resident of the home was trapped in the basement. OTFD retrieved
the man and transported him to a local hospital where he later died of smoke inhalation as
determined by the Oakland County Medical Examiner. Another resident in the home at the time
escaped without injury. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Fire Investigations Unit and OTFD
are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.

ORION TOWNSHIP MAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOLLOWING EXPLOSION AT KEATINGTON

by | Nov 20, 2024 | Local News

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR

CHRIS BARNETT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Orion
Township

248-391-0304 ext. 2009
ORION TOWNSHIP CONFIRMS NO FATALTIES AND OFFERS RESOURCES
FOLLOWING EXPLOSION AT KEATINGTON NEW TOWN ASSOCIATION
Orion Township, MI (November 20 2024) – Orion Township Fire Department and
Oakland County Sherrif Department can confirm that there are still no fatalities following
yesterday’s tragic explosion at Keatington New Town Association. However, numerous
residents were affected and displaced from their homes after last night’s event. The
Township advises all affected residents to use the following resources to seek aid or
information, or to help those impacted:
FOR THOSE DISPLACED OR IN NEED
Any victims in need of immediate support, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800-
RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). You can also call the Township at 248-391-0304 at ext.
2009.
DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Any cash donations can be sent through Love INC of North Oakland County by phone
at  248-693-4357 or online at https://loveincofnoc.org/.
All clothing and food locations can be dropped off at Woodside Bible Church, located in
Canterbury Village at 2500 Joslyn Road. Residents in need of food can also make use
of Woodside’s Village Food Pantry, also located in Canterbury Village at (2325 Joslyn
Court); their phone number is 248-391-1900.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Orion Township will host a press conference at 4PM today to provide additional
information. All are invited to attend in person or virtually at Township Hall: 2323 Joslyn
Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Local News

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2024
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]

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Media Release

Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

The Orion Area Chamber will host their 2

nd Annual State of the Community Luncheon on Thursday,

October 3rd

, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Paint Creek Country Club.

Featured speakers include: Orion Township Supervisor – Chris Barnett, Superintendent Lake Orion
Community Schools – Heidi Mercer, Village of Lake Orion Council President – Jerry Narsh and Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director – Matt Gibb.
• Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett will discuss the Township Parks, Road Improvements,
and provide updates on the Great Lakes Athletic Club, Senior Center, and Parks & Recreation.
• Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools Heidi Mercer, will give an overview of LOCS
student demographics, share an outline of the district strategic plan, and discuss hot topics in
education.
• Village of Lake Orion Council President Jerry Narsh and Lake Orion Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Executive Director Matt Gibb will provide an update on Social and Economic
Health of the Village and the Lumberyard Infrastructure Project.
“We are thrilled to offer this information-packed luncheon, featuring the latest updates on economic
development and business trends, providing relevant and timely information that will assist businesses
as they plan for growth, sustainability, and prosperity.” states Joyce Donaldson, President and CEO of
the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce.
Generous sponsors include: Title Sponsor: Michigan United Credit Union; Corporate Sponsors: Great
Lakes Crossing Outlets and Moceri Companies; Partner Sponsors: Corewell Health, DTE Energy, ITC
Michigan, and Joyology of Lake Orion; Champion Sponsors: Designhaus, Genisys Credit Union, JM
Visuals, Keller Williams Collaborative, Moonstone Real Estate, Paint Creek Country Club, Rainforest Café,
and Victory Motors Superstore.
Media Sponsors: ONTV and the Lake Orion Review.
Paint Creek Country Club is located at 2375 Stanton Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Registration is required at www.orionareachamber.com or call 248-693-6300
Cost: Members $60 I Non-Members $80
Networking opportunities, Sponsor Expo, and a delicious autumn-inspired luncheon buffet are included.
To register or for more information please contact Joyce Donaldson at: 248-693-6300 or
[email protected] or visit orionareachamber.com

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
248.693.6300
orionareachamber.com

About the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce…
Since 1950 the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to creating a healthy local
economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and stability. In ongoing efforts
to achieve this lofty goal, we represent business to government, coordinate educational forums,
host networking events, advocate for business-friendly legislation, and promote community.
The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization, funded through chamber membership
investments, sponsors, and fundraisers. We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer Board of
Directors, 2 paid staffers, and 330 enthusiastic members that generously share their time,
talents, and treasures. Together we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Orion
area and are proud to offer an energetic and friendly environment in which businesses can
flourish!
For more information on the Chamber and how we can help, please contact Joyce Donaldson,
President and CEO at 248.693.6300 or [email protected].

Cook’s Farm Dairy Recalls Limited Number of Products

Cook’s Farm Dairy Recalls Limited Number of Products

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Local News

 

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This news release is being issued on behalf of the company as a public service.

For immediate release: September 4, 2024

Customer/media contact: Quinton R. Cook, phone: 248-249-3002; email: [email protected]; address: 2950 Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462

 

Cook’s Farm Dairy Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Products Out of an Abundance of Caution

Ortonville, MI – Cook’s Farm Dairy based in Ortonville, MI, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of ice cream and milk due to issues related to pasteurization. This recall is being done out of an abundance of caution. There are no known illnesses at this time.

The recalled products were distributed to the following retail locations in Southeast Michigan:

  • A Bean To Go in Goodrich, MI 48438
  • Bueches Food World in Ortonville, MI 48462
  • Sunoco Gas Station in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Neiman’s Family Market in Clarkston, MI 48346
  • Tenuta’s Food Lane in Waterford, MI 48329
  • Lakeview Food Basket in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Heartfelt Impressions Learning Center in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Clintonville Market in Waterford, MI 48329
  • Jim’s Cracker Barrel Grocery and Liquor in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Meijer in Oxford, MI 48371

The products included in this voluntary recall include:

  • Ice cream lots of 1.5 Qt. and Pint containers – All Flavors
    • Batch #18 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 5/21/2024)
    • Batch #24 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 7/2/2024)
    • Batch #30 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 8/13/2024)
  • Milk lots of gallon, ½ gallon, and pint containers – All Varieties
    • Sell by date of 6/10/2024 (pasteurized on 5/27/2024)
    • Sell by date of 6/17/2024 (pasteurized on 6/3/2024)
    • Sell by date of 9/2/2024 (pasteurized on 8/19/2024)

During a routine inspection, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) found improper air temperatures in an ice cream pasteurizing vat and identified inadequate pasteurization record-keeping and chart-recording while processing.

“As soon as MDARD brought these issues to our attention, we fixed the problems immediately. We’re recalling these limited product lots out of an abundance of caution,” said Quinton Cook. “It’s important to note that we have received no reports of issues or defect complaints related to these products. Our family has been committed to quality in our dairy products for four generations.”

Customers with questions can contact Quinton R. Cook directly either by calling 248-249-3002 or by sending an email to [email protected].

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Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Local News

Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

 Orion Township, MI. The Orion Area Chamber will host its 4th Annual Food Truck Festival at the Orion Township Parks & Recreation’s Big Rig Gig on Friday, August 2nd, 5 – 9 PM at Friendship Park.

The Chamber is excited to once again partner with Orion Township Parks & Recreation to bring a variety of delicious food choices and cool beverages to this highly acclaimed event.

The event is Free and open to the public to attend, both kids and big kids at heart.

The Big Rig Gig features 25-30 Law Enforcement & Fire Department vehicles, trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets, back-loaders and more.

Food Trucks Attending the 2024 Food Truck Festival include:

Cookies and Cream (Chamber Member)

Great Lakes Eatz & Treatz

Nothing Bundt Cakes (Chamber Member)

Pappas Noodz

Poppos Barbeque LLC

Sucree-Mobile Dessert Parlor

Sweet T’s Lemonade

Twisted Burger Food Truck

Wing Snob

Your Food Dude (Chamber Member)

Ziffels LLC

For more information, please contact Joyce Donaldson at the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 248.693.6300.