Putting kids and cops together in a fun, informal environment is good for the kids. And the cops. That’s the word from Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh as the ‘Kids & Kops? program’a partnership between the village police and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Orion/Oxford Club’gets into full swing. ‘This program […]
Four weeks with my head in the editor’s hat here at the Review. I’ve met lots of new people, heard some interesting stories and seen some interesting things. A giant, fire-breathing dragon, for example. And dragons’approximately the size and shape of high school boys’who appear to breathe fire when they, say, take a 42-12 homecoming […]
Two employees who were told to hit the bricks last month as Orion Township looked for ways to reduce a million-dollar budget shortfall will keep their jobs after all’at least for now. Lay-offs for four others become official Oct. 28, and a seventh employee is appealing through the union. In the meantime, Township Supervisor Matt […]
Lots of ‘new things? are happening in Orion Township. That’s the word from Supervisor Matt Gibb, who on Monday announced the township will hold a joint meeting of the township board, planning commission, and zoning board of appeals Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. ‘We’ve done a significant […]
An Orion Township man who lost control of his car and smashed into a party store Oct. 13 told police he’d been drinking all evening. The 24-year-old man was initially charged with operating while intoxicated, second offense; open intoxicants in vehicle; and driving while license suspended. It wasn’t immediately clear whether he’d been arraigned as […]
New events in this year’s Lake Orion Halloween Parade might give participants something to scream about. The parade, rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 from the previously publicized Oct. 28 date, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Angel Center on the corner of Elizabeth and Lapeer streets. Some 20-30 minutes later, the end of the procession […]
Staff at the Professional Hearing Clinic say the work they do with clients affects more than a person’s ability to hear; it improves quality of life. Open since June in Lake Orion, certified audiologist Lindy Chaffins has spent much of her life working in the field and offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment as well […]
Former Lake Orion residents Bill and Shirley Bonning dug up some old memories during a visit back to town recently. On their way to a reunion for retired postal workers, the couple stopped off at The Review to visit and to share some of those memories. Bill, who worked as a Prudential Insurance agent’before he […]
The phone at LOVE INC rings some 450 times every month as more and more people seek help to keep the lights on, feed and clothe their children and keep a roof over the family’s head. And while the need continues to increase and fewer people are in a position to give, service agencies like […]
Look, up in the sky. Is it a bird? A plane? Nope, it’s a pumpkin The second annual Lake Orion Pumpkin Launch kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, and organizers say they’re confident last year’s winning pumpkin launch distance of 385 feet could be nearly doubled. ‘We’re looking at 700 feet plus,? said organizer Mike […]