Parents: Jennifer & Matthew Mervak Grade: 12 GPA: 4.193 Favorite subject(s): Math and Science Extracurricular activities: Drumline Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, skateboarding, playing the guitar and working at Panera Bread. Plans after graduation: I plan to go to college and pursue a degree in human biology with aspirations of becoming an ophthalmologist. Charlie is proudest of: I am […]
Thank you to Chris Barnett, Supervisor, and the Orion Township Board of Trustees for dedicating in my honor the bridge that links the Paint Creek Trail and the Polly Ann Trail. It was an unexpected honor, and I truly appreciate it. It has been my pleasure to serve the people of Orion as a Township […]
OMG, it’s the end of November, where has the time gone? My Wikipedia search found in October 1621, the new colonists to America, the Pilgrims celebrated what became known as the “First Thanksgiving.” Before coming to America they had regularly celebrated their “thanksgivings” — it was not a new practice. Days of prayer to thank […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor For those who knew Peter Kalohn personally, he was fun-loving man with a great sense of humor who liked to spend time with family and friends and cook. Others who knew Kalohn knew him as a longtime Lake Orion resident and businessman, owner of Pete’s Roadhaus, famous for its house […]
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Board of Directors recently approved an exception to its Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) that will assist participants financially impacted by COVID-19. This change allows those enrolled in WRAP who are unable to make monthly payments on time due to issues related to COVID-19 to remain in the program […]
Oakland County Parks and Recreation annual vehicle permits are now available for 2021. Annual vehicle permits cost $30 for residents and $48 regular rate. In addition to receiving access to eight county parks, vehicle permit holders will receive free entry to the Fourth of July fireworks and Groveland Oaks, as well as free parking at […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Special Contributor to The Review Thanks to the hard work of Lake Orion Cub Scout Pack 128 and the generosity of Orion Township residents, an estimated 3,500 pounds of non-perishable food items were delivered to the Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC) on Saturday, Nov. 14. Every pound will be used to feed […]
District confirms 62 staff, 310 students and 14 full classrooms currently quarantining By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) announced early Monday morning that the district would be returning to a fully remote format for in-person students beginning on Tuesday of this week until at least Dec. 8. The decision comes on […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor When Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett first ran for supervisor eight years ago, he ran against JoAnn Van Tassel. While they may have started off as opponents, Van Tassel made sure that if Barnett was going to be the next person to lead Orion Township, he was included in meetings […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Construction on the Orion Township Municipal Complex is on schedule and township officials, the architect and construction managers are cautiously optimistic with the progress. Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett and Public Works Director Jeff Stout meet every week with Scott Reynolds, project architect with Auger Klein Aller, and Cunningham-Limp construction […]