Veterans receive commemorative tribute at Lake Orion Memorial

Veterans receive commemorative tribute at Lake Orion Memorial

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, […]

LO Swim & Dive team earns top honors at state meet

LO Swim & Dive team earns top honors at state meet

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 […]

Weber, Donald A.; 87,of Oxford

Weber, Donald A.; 87,of Oxford

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 […]

Pine Tree students receive visit from weatherman to make science fun

Pine Tree students receive visit from weatherman to make science fun

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 […]

Lake Orion celebrates local business events this holiday season

Downtown Lake Orion merchants will be hosting several special events throughout this holiday season. There will be contests, rewards and events that are just plain fun for kids and adults, alike. All questions can be directed to the DDA Office at 248-693-9742. Crates Coffee House hosts Small Business Saturday Crates Coffee House will be hosting […]

Powers Distributing acquires iconic Big Buck Brewery bottle

Powers Distributing acquires iconic Big Buck Brewery bottle

On Oct. 26, Orion Township’s own Powers Distributing purchased the iconic 45-foot beer bottle previously located at the former Big Buck Brewery. Powers Distributing, Michigan’s largest distributor of Miller Lite, purchased the bottle from former Big Buck Brewery in Auburn Hills, previously viewable from I-75. Powers is still in planning stages regarding how they’d like […]

Public Notices — Orion Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2016-41 Trust of Rose Bressman, 2005 Bald Mountain Road, […]

Lake Orion is ‘Nutz about Chocolate’

Lake Orion is ‘Nutz about Chocolate’

Eclectic confectionary chocolatier joins Lake Orion community By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer Nutz about Chocolate, a sustainable chocolate company, has joined the downtown Lake Orion area. Joe and Tina Morin, long-time area residents, have opened up shop on Broadway Street and are calling out to all chocolate lovers. Tina has been a life-long lover […]