Public Notice — Orion Twp. Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 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: Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. regarding PC-2016-17, Township Initiated Text Amendment […]

LOHS Robotics Team 302 heads to World Championship

LOHS Robotics Team 302 heads to  World Championship

By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion High School robotics Team 302 is bound for St. Louis this weekend to see how they stack up against teams from around the world. And they hope that their beloved robot, Night Fury, lives up to its name. The FIRST Robotics Championships is April 27-29 and features more […]

NOTA employee allegedly steals thousands in gas for personal use

By Jim Newell Review Editor A North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) employee who allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars using a NOTA gas card is under investigation and could face charges after results of the investigation are turned over to the county prosecutor’s office. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the LOPD was in the […]

Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County nears completion of a new home for a Lake Orion family

By Susan Carroll Review Writer Missy Francis and her children soon will be taking possession of their new home constructed by the many, many volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County (HOC) and community building partner, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Groundbreaking on the Lake Orion home was last spring, and construction started mid-September […]

Laughter is the best medicine

I liked Don Rickles, Mr. Kalmar, and you know what I like about you? Nothing. We have never met each other and I prefer to keep it that way. You could brighten up Lake Orion by leaving it. Sorry, did I say something to offend you? No need to thank me. The pleasure was mine. […]

Where’s the Orion Goats?

Darn! I was all primed and set to patrol my section of the Polly Ann Trail, near Round Lake, when I was told that the goats are in Oxford. What a bummer! — Daisy Dog Heslip Orion Twp. Editor’s Note: This is in reference to the article “Grazing the trail: goats munch along Polly Ann […]

This is a runner’s alert! Two 5k races coming up

Come this May in Lake Orion there are two classic runs that will appeal to runners of all age groups, pace and skill level. So mark your calendars, lace up your shoes and get ready for running on two of the most beautiful courses in the area. Saturday, May 20 is a great way to […]

Shave and a hair cut…traditional barbershop opens in Orion Twp.

By Susan Carroll Review Writer Need a hair cut or straight razor shave? Stephanie Armstrong welcomes patrons to step into her new business, Silver Fox Barber Shop, to experience a good old-fashioned pampering. The salon opened officially on March 6, offering a way to “discover the barber shop experience,” she said. Stephanie, who spent 6 […]