By Susan Carroll Review Writer Flooding on Lakeview Street was addressed by three residents during the Lake Orion Village Council meeting Monday, with President Ken Van Portfliet promising that the flooding issue would be resolved, in time. Paul Widlak, a Lakeview Street property owner, addressed the council, saying he was advised that the flooding issue […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor After nearly 31 years with the Orion Township Fire Department, Chief Bob Smith is stepping down, officially retiring on Aug. 2. Smith decided a few months ago to retire and the township Board of Trustees accepted his retirement resignation in June. “It’s just time to step down. The time was […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Improperly disposed of fireworks caused a house and garage fire at 394 Newton Court near Atwater Street shortly after midnight July 5. The Orion Township Fire Department responded to the call about 12:30 a.m. for an attached garage fire. The fire also burned the side of the house. Fire Chief […]
Thank you for the great story and the marvelous photos you featured in the June 28th edition of the Lake Orion Review (“The Carnival Comes to Town,” page 1). The overall chairman of the event was Jack Patton, and Subra Sunderaswarsh was the co-chair. Mary Rodgers and Cathi Williams chaired the beer tent, and Bob […]
The Lake Orion Summer Concert series kicked off on Sunday with a performance by Lake Orion musician Steve Taylor. More than 100 people attended the first performance in the series. The concerts are held at Children’s Park from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday through September. “I think it went great, actually. I think we attracted a […]
In regards to the GOP’s latest health care proposal, one can only conclude that they live in a world fully detached from their constituents. Our representatives should not be voting for any measure that causes people to lose coverage, raise premiums on those with pre-existing conditions, or cuts funding to Medicare or Medicaid. Health care […]
I am writing regarding the drainage problem of Lakeview Street and the Village Council Meeting only offering the “preferred recommendation is to run a new storm line from Lakeview into the lake with an easement from the property owner at 288 Lakeview.” I do not know how this can be the preferred choice when this […]
The standing water and draining concerns of Lakeview Street have been in existence for over seventeen years. Various times the neighbors have approached The Village and ask that all appropriate measures be taken to correct the flooding of our properties. This overflow is a direct result of asphalting the road incorrectly. Prior to paving the […]
Perhaps the longest – and least known – winning streak in the Orion area came to end last week when the Orion Hawks lost 7-5 to Waterford. In the spirit that has marked the team – a love of the game and pride in their team – the Hawks rebounded beat the Clarkston Wolves 28-11 […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club held their annual Jubilee last weekend, giving attendees carnival rides, cotton candy and Elephant Ears, along with kids screaming in joy and fond remembrances from adults. “This is where we make the majority of our budget, for sure,” said Lion Club member Roger Brodeur. “Along with the Christmas Auction, this […]