By Laura Colvin Review editor Even in tough economic times, many Lake Orion voters plan to vote ‘yes? on the upcoming $25.5 million school bond issue. They say it on Facebook, in letters, at community bond discussion meetings. ‘Vote yes! I am!? Those planning to vote ‘no? are just as vocal. They say it on […]
Blanche Sims, 1949 Remodeling $411,773 ‘Main entry security vestibule $25,000 ‘Roof restoration $161,700 ‘Electrical to support technology $16,800 ‘Technology infrastructure $208,273 Construction Contingencies $14,245 Instructional Technology $547,112 Loose furnishings/Equipment $39,075 ‘Non instructional technology $39,075 Architectural Fees and Costs $71,317 Construction Management $44,344 Total $1,127,866 Carpenter, 1957 Remodeling $448,116 ‘Main entry security vestibule $25,000 ‘Roof restoration […]
After serving a dozen years on the Lake Orion Community Schools? Board of Education, Trustee Bob Gritzinger is ready to hand off the baton. With a new position at work, increased travel and a heavier share of responsibility, Gritzinger said he wants to spend what little free time he has focused on family endeavors and […]
Tim Riley of Snow Bound Adventures gave local residents a taste of ‘mushing? Sunday at Orion Oaks Park when he offered dogsled rides, and a workshop for those who wanted to try the sport with their own four-legged friends. See more from this event in this week’s print edition of The Lake Orion Review. Photo […]
Girl Scouts from across the Lake Orion area gathered at Lake Orion United Methodist Church on Sunday for the fourth annual cook-off event.? ‘I wanted to get the girls excited about cooking and learn the science of cooking,? said coordinator Sharon Kelly. ‘Many girls and families don’t have the time to put in the kitchen […]
Now the real work begins. That was the word from Orion Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb, who at last week’s regular meeting of the township board gave an update, along with a preview of what comes next, on the new senior/community center With an expected completion date of June 1, Gibb said trustees – and interested […]
Young Americans are coming to town, and they’re hoping Lake Orion residents will open their hearts and their homes while they’re here. ‘We need six or seven more host families,? said Karen Appledorn, a Lake Orion parent and staunch supporter of Young Americans. The organization, a non-profit group whose members teach music, dance and performance […]
It took one over-conservative Oxford treasurer and a generous landlord to move a substation-sharing proposal between Orion and Oxford off the table and into the can. At least for now. The plan was to combine housing for Oxford’s police operation with the current Orion substation on Joslyn Road. By combining housing and command staff with […]
About 70 girls from Blanche Sims Elementary had a special night out with Dad last week when the school hosted its annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The following day, moms and sons were bowled over with a great time at Collier Lanes.
Dust off your dancing shoes, tune up your tuba and master your magic tricks. The first-ever ‘Lake Orion’s Got Talent!? is coming March 19 to Lake Orion High School. The event benefits 1,000 Conversations about Mental Health in Lake Orion and features four $250 prizes and a grand prize of $1,000. ‘The idea is to […]