Some new events are expected from Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority this year with the board approving Oktoberfest at their July 13 meeting. The event is expected to take place on September 10. “We were originally planning both a race and an event for Saturday, September 11,” said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. “It was […]
The Orion.Events concert promoters will hold concerts and events at the Wildwood Amphitheater and the Fire Bowl at Camp Agawam throughout the summer. This week’s lineup at Wildwood includes: • July 22, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Salute to Etta James Bobby Murray with special guest Tosha Ownens for Blues Night. • July […]
‘…create an environment where businesses, organizations and people can thrive’ By Megan Kelley Review Writer With recent conflicts between the village and the township after questions were raised about Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) fire millage capture, some residents have been vocal about their lack of knowledge about the DDA. A DDA is a […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council hired former village manager Darwin McClary an independent contractor to assist village Manager Joe Young with administrative duties. The hiring came during a 10-minute special meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 24. No one from the public attended the meeting, which was held only online on […]
Orion Assembly is looking for people to fill 38 full-time and 18 temporary positions in the plant’s Material Department. The plant will accept in-person applications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19, in the Orion Visitor’s Center at 4555 Giddings Road in Lake Orion. General Motors will continue to accept in-person applications each Monday […]
The village council voted 6-0 to create two ad-hoc committees and appoint members during its regular meeting on July 12. Council President Pro Tem Jerry Narsh was excused from the meeting. The council appointed President Ken Van Portfliet and Councilmembers Michael Lamb and Sarah Luchsinger to the Engineering Proposal Review Ad-hoc Committee for a term […]
The council voted 6-0 on Monday to appoint Ralph Putz to the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. Council President Pro Tem Jerry Narsh was excused from the meeting. Putz replaces Jeff Sutherland, who informed the village he would not be continuing on the BZA after his […]
The Lake Orion Village Council voted 6-0 to approve the permit for the Lake Orion Police Association and Golling Buick GMC to host the Kids & Kops Car Show fundraiser on July 31. President Pro Tem Jerry Narsh was excused from the council’s regular meeting on Monday. The classic car show is planned from 8 […]
It’s time for the annual Boobs, Tubes and Dudes charity event brought to you by the Real Men of Orion. Join the Real Men of Orion at 12 p.m. on August 1 at Camp Agawam for a splash filled day to help raise money to fight breast cancer by hosting exciting Pink-Out events. Bring your […]
The village ‘engaged in no wrongdoing’, attorney says By Jim Newell Review Editor The war of words between the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett continues to escalate, with the village’s attorney now saying that the village did nothing wrong and will not apologize for its attempt to remove Barnett from […]