For the past 10 years, the Lake Orion Police Department and American Legion Post 233 have honored a chosen veteran in Memorial Day observances. Howard “Red” McCarrick, 90, and a 64-year resident of Lake Orion, was honored on Monday during the annual Memorial Day parade. He rode in the parade in a 1941 police car. […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Kibbeh nyeh, made of freshly ground sirloin of lamb, cracked wheat, minced onions and spices, is served raw, and has been for generations. “The steak tartare of Lebanon!” as the Anita’s Kitchen menu describes it. Kibbeh nyeh is just one of the many recipes handed down from Jennifer Wegryzn’s parents, […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion veterans and their comrades request the community’s attendance to many upcoming festivities at the Orion Veterans Memorial, including remembrances this Memorial Day. A 1 p.m. the commemoration will begin at Veteran’s Memorial. To honor the sacrifices of the United States military since 1776, members of the American Legion Post 233 […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion Community Schools has one enthusiastic man behind the Citizen’s Committee who is rallying in favor of the 2016 sinking fund ballot election. Nate Butki, LOCS class of ’92, said it’s time the community takes action and supports the two mill sinking fund ballot proposal on August 2. Butki […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer A fire that is believed to have started on a roof, caused an undetermined amount of damage to Indianwood Country Club last week. Upon arrival, Orion Township Fire Department crews found smoke and fire coming from the West side of building. Neighboring fire departments were asked to also respond […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The National Weather Service has called for an 80 degree weekend coming up for Memorial Day, which means one thing: Lake Orion — the lake — is going to be active. Oakland County Lieutenant Dan Toth, former Marine Deputy, said Memorial Day weekend is typically the weekend that kicks off […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer Members of Lake Orion’s FIRST Robotics team held an expo at the high school last week celebrating the team’s accomplishments. The event not only brought together students on the varsity robotics team, but it also included students in the elementary and middle school robotics clubs. The purpose was to […]
A team of eighth graders from St. Joseph School in Lake Orion was among 60 regional finalists in the 14th annual eCYBERMISSION competition, one of several science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives offered by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program. Eighth graders Payton Bero, Charlie Haynes, Daniel Heuschele and Alex Weber (calling themselves “Corrosion […]
By Grant Ingalls Review Special Writer Lake Orion’s Chuck Ring, 91, recently received his 45-year year district award merit pin for actively participating in the Boy Scouts. He received the pin at a Boy Scout dinner in Canterbury Village. Ring, a Pontiac native, said he didn’t expect to receive the honor. “I was surprised to […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The largest daily newspaper in Michigan is suing Orion Township for $5 million after the township demanded the Detroit Free Press stop delivering its weekly newsletter and shopping guide Select to residents who do not want this free service. Select, delivered to about 2,500 residents in Orion Township, is a mix of editorial content, […]