Main Street Oakland County “Main Event On Broadway” Celebration was held last Thursday at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac. Awards were given out by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in 13 categories. Lake Orion and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) received top honors. “Our downtowns add immeasurable value to […]
By Kathy Ciarelli Lake Orion High School, grade 12 Robotics Team 302 member For the past four months, the team has been feverishly working six days a week to design, build, program, test and eventually compete with their robot, dubbed “Night Fury.” A couple weeks ago (April 30 – May 1), Team 302, the Dragons […]
The Downtown Development Authority hosted the 17th Annual Flower & Art Fair this weekend, drawing residents to the floral fragrances, melodious music, appealing artwork, crafts and other sights of the annual festival. “Everything went well. The feedback we got from the vendors and downtown businesses was positive,” said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. “We had […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer For the first time in 17 years, the girls varsity track team finished league play undefeated after defeating Rochester Adams 82-46 on May 3. The team won 12 of 16 events during the meet and finished the dual meet season 4-0. Sophomore Madison Eaton won the 100 meter, 200 meter […]
Lake Orion defeated Stoney Creek in both games of a doubleheader on Monday. In game one, the Dragons took a late lead in the game by scoring 7 runs in the sixth inning when Ryan Kolp hit a double, Andrew Nepjuk walked, Joe Slayton followed with a single, Jim Scibor walked, Andre Orselli walked, Travis […]
For nearly 20 years Alice Seppanen served the students of Lake Orion schools, first as assistant principal and then as principal of Waldon and Oakview middle schools. She was a principal of the year in 2007, and was known for her compassion, enthusiasm and dedication to her students. Alice Mae Seppanen, 64, of Rochester Hills, […]
LOPD GunSafe Program Contact the LOPD at 248-693-8321 or visit the department at 21 E. Church St. By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Dept. has created a new program to help gun owners secure their firearms when they are away – by turning those firearms over to the police. Temporarily. “We want […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Saturday is one of the busiest days of the year for postal carriers, and the Lake Orion Postal workers are doing their part to help Stamp Out Hunger. The 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is this weekend and residents can help out their neighbors by leaving any amount […]
17th annual Flower & Art Fair freshens LO this weekend The DDA’s 17th annual Flower & Art Fair is this Friday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The corner of Flint and Broadway streets will be shut down to vehicle traffic to be replaced with a rainbow […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer During a public meeting at the village hall on May 1, several property owners on Lakeview Street raised concerns regarding flooding and property damage issues which they feel have been caused by the design of the roadway and its breakdown from lack of maintenance. Village Manager Joe Young, along with […]