OCSO Lt. Darren Ofiara issues warnings, offers advice to protect yourself from fraud By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — Whether it’s from a phone call, text message or on a personal computer, scammers are finding new and increasingly more convincing ways to bilk people out of their hard-earned dollars. Electronic, or […]
Road commission to construct a roundabout on Orion Road By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council voted 7-0 to approve an easement request from the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) for a section of village-owned property at the southeast corner of East Lawn Cemetery on Orion Road. The […]
DDA millage tax capture questioned By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council unanimously approved the public transportation agreement between the North Oakland County Transportation Authority (NOTA) and Oakland County at the council’s meeting on March 13 meeting According to village Manager Darwin McClary, the agreement generates approximately $2.8 million […]
The Lake Orion Village Council unanimously approved Change Order no. 3 to the village’s water main replacement project for phases one and two during their meeting on March 13. The approved change order reduced the cost of the two phases of the project by $86,813.23, bringing the total to $5,347,788.48. Before this change order, the […]
Steele hosts coffee hour on Friday to hear residents’ input State Rep. Donnie Steele (R-Orion Twp.) will have a coffee hour from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday in Bloomfield Hills for local district residents to share their comments, concerns and ask questions. No appointment is necessary to attend. Steele represents Michigan District 54 which includes Orion Township […]
A column by Jim Newell Review Editor “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” – author unknown I’ve always appreciated that quote and the wonderful Amber Kish who tied it […]
Dragons also took home the Imagery Award in the 38 team field of competitors By Sydney Martin, Team Captain and Business Lead and Megan Walch, Controls Lead Lake Orion High School Robotics Team 302 JACKSON, Mich. – Only a week into the competition season and the Lake Orion High School Robotics Team 302 has soared […]
I have noticed a strange phenomenon in the Village of Lake Orion. It seems laws, rules, and regulations are often considered merely suggestions that can be ignored whenever convenient. Public safety is routinely ignored. Denying or delaying access to what should be public information is commonplace. The standards in the Michigan Building Code are what […]
I am writing on behalf of Love INC North Oakland County. “Love In the Name of Christ of North Oakland County is a non-profit-cooperative effort that links churches, volunteers and service agencies and helps them to organize their efforts by reaching out to the poor and disadvantaged. We serve as a needs Connection Center, where […]
To: Lake Orion Village Council and Lake Orion Village Manager Cc: Lake Orion Review As a village resident I would like to express my opinion on two important issues currently facing the Lake Orion Village Council. 1. The proposal DDA bond issue to purchase the Lake Orion Lumber Yard property – OPPOSED. 2. Redrawing the […]