Two weeks after granting General Motors a tax abatement, the Orion Township Board took a similar measure with Cobasys, albeit on a much smaller scale. The board adopted a resolution confirming an exemption for Cobasys through the Michigan NextEnergy Authority (MNEA). The exemption is expected to be in the neighborhood of a $57,000 tax break, […]
The NFL is trying to trademark the phrase ‘The Big Game.? They better check with Lake Orion and Clarkston first. The Dragons and Wolves met in front of more than 3,500 fans at LOHS on Friday night, and, for the second straight year, Clarkston prevailed in a tight district final, this time by a 54-47 […]
The snow might have melted this week but, before it went away, the third graders from Paint Creek Elementary went on a big adventure. One-hundred students were divided into 16 teams as they participated in the first I-kid-a-rod, based on the famous Iditarod dog sled race. ‘They really had to strategize and think about it […]
Organizers are calling the March 2 art show featuring the work of Natalie Nance a ‘huge success.? The event, featured in the Feb. 21 Review, was held at Glitz Salon (345 S. Broadway) and raised funds for a scholarship in honor of Nance, who passed away in a car accident over a year ago. ‘We […]
The Orion Township Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee have begun the process of updating the 5-Year Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan for the township. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires every community and/or agency to have a 5-Year Plan on file in order to be eligible […]
By Colin Baumgartner Review Editor Jason Stross? 37 saves helped the Dragons stay close, but East Kentwood’s size and strength was too much for Lake Orion to overcome, as they fell 1-0 in a state quarterfinal game last Wednesday at Suburban Ice outside of East Lansing. ‘He played how he always plays,? Lake Orion Coach […]
Seniors Brandon Figurski and Ricky Forrest captured state titles on Saturday at the Division I meet held at Eastern Michigan University. Figurski won for the second straight year, with his 439.35 points distancing the competition by more than 31 points. He was also nearly 32 points better than his total from last year’s finals. Forrest […]
By Colin Baumgartner Review Editor Junior Jake Varilek’s fourth place finish highlighted Lake Orion’s weekend at the individual state championships, with Allen Sigler and Evan Gros also earning a place on the podium. ‘I was so happy to see Jake get the monkey off his back,? Coach Doug Kline said of his 152 pounder. ‘Placing […]
A forensic audit, completed by the Whall Group at the request of the Orion Township Board of Trustees, is finished and available for the public to see. ‘The report, now that it’s in, has a significant amount of information,? Trustee Matt Gibb said. The $26,000 audit began in October. The board voted to proceed with […]
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center and partners are nearing the opening of the Bald Mountain Surgery Center at 1375 S. Lapeer Rd, Suite 109, in Lake Orion as part of the Bald Mountain Regional Medical and Surgical Complex. The multi-specialty surgical center will focus on elective surgeries and include specialists in general surgery, colon and rectal, […]