The Lake Orion Lions Club annual Christmas Basket Program helps local families and senior citizens who are less fortunate. They are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and new kids’ toys until Dec. 15. The baskets will be packaged and then delivered on Dec. 17. Each Christmas season, the Lions delivers at least a week’s […]
As we move forward, we will be very mindful and sensitive to all of our children and families in the district most of whom will be reassigned to new schools next fall so that the transition will be as smooth as possible. Of course, we will need the help of our parents to do so. […]
Government officials and members from Lake Orion businesses attended the joint Downtown Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Nov. 18, celebrating the completion of the Restore M-24 project. Chamber Executive Director Kim Urbanowski (center, holding scissors) cut the ribbon as DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone (center, holding paper) read a proclamation declaring […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer On Nov. 21 the Lake Orion Village Council decided on new water rates that will kick in Jan. 1, 2017. The new water and sewer rates will be $2.74 and $3.87 per unit, respectively. One unit measures 100 cubic feet of water, or 748 gallons. With approximately 1,540 users, […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer Two new names took places of honor at the Lake Orion Veterans Memorial, joining the ranks of their brothers-in-arms during a special ceremony paying tribute to their service to the nation. James A. Parkhurst and the late Alan C. Hart had commemorative stones installed on Friday as fellow veterans, […]
Lady Dragons set team, individual varsity records The Lake Orion varsity girls swim and dive team completed their season with a convincing showing at the state championship meet on Nov. 19, finishing in eighth place as a team. This is the fourth consecutive top-10 finish for the Lady Dragons at the state meet. Senior […]
Proceeds to help in fight against sex trafficking By Jim Newell Review Writer 20 Front Street Open House Nov. 26 $10 donation for each hour of performances. Musical Performances Lineup: *1 p.m.: Songwriter session featuring Steve Taylor, Sami Mei Lac La Belle and Judy Banker. *3 p.m.: Kincer Voice Studio Artists – Lia K […]
Dark Horse fueled by Dragon fire On Nov. 12-13 I had the privilege of tagging along as an observer with the newly formed Scripps Middle School Robotics Team, heading to the Great Lakes Bay Region FTC Robotics Qualifier, at Bullock Creek High School in Midland. Being that our team is newly formed, (team shirts […]
Weber, Donald A.; 87,of Oxford Donald A.Weber; of Oxford, MI; formerly of Niles, OH and Bradenton, FL; passed away November 14, 2016;at age 87. Donald was preceded in death by his wife Norma “Jean”. Donald is the father of Dana (Chuck) Fortinberry and Kurt Weber; grandpa of Charles Lane (Lauren) Fortinberry, Brendan Fortinberry and Cameron […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer Detroit’s own meteorologist Paul Gross visited Pine Tree Elementary on Nov. 21. Channel 4 WDIV meteorologist Paul Gross is a seven time Michigan Emmy winner and has also published a book, Extreme Michigan Weather: The Wild World of the Great Lakes State. Gross visited Pine Tree to teach students […]