By Megan Kelley Review Writer In recent months, the village has continued to move forward with the proposed mixed-use development on the Ehman Center property, 55 Elizabeth St. The proposal, brought forward by West Construction, includes the redevelopment of the Ehman Center building as well as a brand-new building on the same property. Together, the […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been two years since the Orion Lighted Parade lit up the night with cheer in downtown Lake Orion, but on Saturday the parade returned to shed its light of joy on all the good girls and boys. Spectators lined the parade route as scores of entries – decorated floats, […]
Middle school numbers far below building capacity, no intention of closing a school, officials say By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s discussed enrollment numbers last week during their regular meeting on Dec. 15. As was done in years past, the presentation was given to the board by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources […]
Lake Orion Lions Club ensures Happy Holiday’s for all with Christmas baskets By Jim Newell Review Editor Sorting toys and food, packing boxes and bags with the holiday goodies and essentials, then loading them up on the sleighs (aka, automobiles) and delivering the gifts to area families – kind of sounds like Santa’s elves hard-at-work. […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 14, where another chapter was closed on the board’s ongoing attorney discussion when the board voted to hire Robert Davis of the firm Davis Burket Savage Listman as the board’s backup attorney. Included in the approved motion […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, recognizing those in the Orion community who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in Orion Township and make an impact on the well-being of the community. The winners will be honored during a luncheon ceremony from […]
After several months of searching, the Orion Township Public Library has hired Chase McMunn as the new director. McMunn is a Michigan native, who grew up in Jackson. He currently serves as Assistant Director for the County of San Luis Obispo Library in California, where he has served since 2015. Prior to the County of […]
The LOPD responded to 86 calls from Dec. 6-12, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 1 The perils of parking in Lake Orion Lake Orion police responded to an accident on S. Broadway Street near Flint Street at 3:47 p.m. Dec. 13 when a vehicle crashed into a parked […]
Lake Orion police are investigating an incident at Johnny Black’s LakeHouse in downtown Lake Orion that resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. At 1:02 a.m. early Sunday morning, Lake Orion police and neighboring police agencies were called to the bar after an employee and a customer got into a fight and went […]
The horrific killing, maiming and/or psychological trauma that the children and staff of Oxford High School, their families, first responders, medical staff and others endured firsthand is a wound to the soul that at the very least will leave a permanent scar. Thankfully so much good has poured from our community that we are getting […]