By Jim Newell Review Editor Many restaurants, bars and cafes are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and local governments are trying to find ways to support those businesses, attract diners and keep restaurants open. The Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township have both received a grant – The City, Village and Township (CVT) Grant […]
By Megan Kelley Reivew Writer It’s been several rough months for businesses in the community, but while many struggle to keep their doors open, some find themselves opening new ones. Owners of Darrel’s Steak and Seafood, Darrel and Kathy Sanrope, opened their doors in early December in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic after purchasing […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced the anticipated starting dates for high school winter sports. Just as the season was beginning, the MHSAA paused winter sports on Nov. 18. Outdoor athletics, like girls and boys alpine skiing, was allowed to resume on Dec. 21. Under current orders from […]
According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 53 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 79 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 94 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 441 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 524 total cases, six […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 382 calls from Jan. 4-10, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 15 Thieves target construction vehicles Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Bald Mountain Road at 9:49 a.m. Jan. 4 for a larceny complaint. The manager of Ajax Paving Company […]
A woman had only minor injuries and her dog was unharmed after the car the woman was driving went under a semi trailer on Lapeer Road (M-24) Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office received the 911 call around 6:33 p.m. Jan. 7. Deputies closed the roadway and began assessing the driver of the vehicles for injuries. […]
It’s the New Year, and yes, we still have political drama and both science and the medical field are still searching for answers to end our pandemic. With these two large issues — combined with our weather, which is giving us some dark and dreary days — we can sometimes feel a lack of zest […]
There is a message from a former U.S. president that elected officials in both political parties should observe. President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, said “A public office is a public trust.” Too often today, our elected officials in both parties, especially at the highest levels, treat their public office as a public piggy bank…or a […]
Each morning I dutifully don an outfit for the day. It means trying to match colors with a shirt or sweater and slacks. When I was working, it meant making sure my tie was in accord with my suit and dress shirt. It was a daily ritual. Now I have a new ritual. Now I […]
Last week, we asked our followers: “There are several vacant storefronts in the Orion area. What would you most like to see come into town?” We had 63 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with 42 people saying they would like to see a Butcher’s Shop; ten people said they would like a Bakery; […]