Twp. will not use millage money, Supervisor says By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township’s parks and recreation millage garnered the most controversy this past election, with some folks in the community claiming there was an ulterior motive to the request. Resident Don Hickmott has said at board meetings and in a letter to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Now that voters have approved a parks and recreation millage request, residents may be asking what Orion Township plans to do with the more than $1.6 million the millage is expected to bring in in the first year. Orion Township officials are planning the first renovations and repairs to parks […]
There were ringers and cheers, some groans after the near misses, but the state doubles tournament at the horseshoe pits in Lake Orion went off without a hitch on Saturday. The Lake Orion Horseshoe Club hosted the Michigan State Doubles Championship on Saturday, with several Lake Orion players placing in the tournament. There were 19 […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor What Lake Orion’s varsity football team may lack in experience as the 2018 season approaches, it more than makes up in athleticism and hunger, according to Head Coach John Blackstock. The team’s desire to return the Dragons to the state playoffs after a one-year drought provided plenty of […]
VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS NO. 26.94 AND NO. 26.95 CONDITIONAL REZONING AND REZONING TEXT AMENDMENT A Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Lake Orion Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers located at Village Hall, […]
Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees Synopsis, Regular Meeting, Monday, August 6, 2018 Meeting called to order at 6:32 p.m. Invocation: Clerk Penny Shults. All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Held Closed Executive Session to discuss Attorney opinion letter. The Lake Orion Lions Club was recognized as Citizens of the Month. Supervisor Barnett […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: PC-2018-35, Grace Premier Senior Living. The Special Land Use Request is […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor An Ohio man who beat a Lake Orion man with his fists and a baseball bat has been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court for trial. Mark David Rinier, 41, is charged with one felony count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and an additional charge of Assault with […]
Orion area residents will be able to “Save big money” soon. The new Menards Mega Store on Brown Road opens on Tuesday. “We hired a hard-working group of Team Members who are your friends and neighbors,” said Brian Oswill, Lake Orion Menards general manager. “We can’t wait to open the doors on Tuesday to show […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion will begin replacing its aging water main infrastructure today, part of a four-phase overall project that is expected to take several years to complete. The current work schedule includes phases 1 and 2 and will cost $5.1 million. Village Council President Ken Van Portfliet said […]