By Megan Kelley Review Writer It has been just over a week since the “Stay home, Stay safe” order was put into place by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. With some people have been in near isolation for much longer than that, staying occupied is a general struggle each day. Though the majority of businesses and services […]
The Orion Township Parks and Recreation Department needs donations to distribute to Orion residents in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Items needed are: non-perishable food, toiletries, personal hygiene products, water (especially distilled water for breathing machines), personal protective equipment (face masks, hand sanitizers, cleaning products), laundry and dishwasher detergents. All items must be […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the March 11 Lake Orion Community Schools school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald went over the district’s budget development timeline, assumptions and three-year forecast. The three-year forecast covers the fiscal years of the 2020-21 school year through the 2022-23 school year. “The value of […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 396 calls from March 23-29, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Accidents: 3 Locking car doors works wonders Deputies were dispatched to the 1400 block of Miller Road at 2:10 p.m. March 23 for a larceny from an automobile complaint. The homeowner, […]
John Lindsay Leonard died March 26, 2020 in Oxford, Michigan. He was 91. He was born March 13, 1929 in Lake Orion. John was preceded in death by his loving wife Caroline Clara (Seitz), his loving daughter Aleta Ruth Durkee; his parents Cornelius Williams and Ruth Irene (Bennett) Leonard as well as eleven siblings. John […]
Jack W. Hall of Lake Orion, Michigan, lost his battle with ALS on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 92. Jack was born on August 16, 1927. He was the cherished husband of Eva Hall; father of Kim (Dave) Pollock and Mark McClain; loving and devoted grandfather of Kaitlyn (David) Ryan and step-grandfather […]
Helen Yvonne Lewis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2020 after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. Helen, who was born March 5, 1935, was 85-years-old. She is survived by her loving husband Jack of 68 years; sons, Biff (Lynn) Lewis, Rhett (Blanca) Lewis; seven grandchildren: John, Danielle, Annie, […]
Donna Pauline Brawner of Lake Orion went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020. She born July 30, 1920. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Zollie Alonzo Brawner. She is survived by Janet Barley (David), William Brawner (Cindy) and Martha, her caregiver for the past 26 years; daughter-in-law Carol (Gregory); […]
Other people do matter. Madeline and Brooke Tietze, ages 7 and 6, were inspired by the Positivity Project rolled out at their school, Webber Elementary, this year. They wanted to do something to help keep their Keatington neighbors’ spirits high during this time and decided making colorful inspirational posters would be great way to do […]
Lucille Marie “Lucy” Burt of Lake Orion passed away at home on March 22, 2020. She was 89-year-old. Lucy was the wife of James “Jim”; mother of Wendy (Dan) Caraway, Vicki (Doug) Gorsline, Lori (Bradford) Pauley and Michael (Wendy) Chick; stepmother of Gregory (Cathy) Burt and Matthew (Lori) Burt. She is also survived by 14 […]