Public Safety

The OCSO Orion substation responded to 407 calls from August 5-11, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 5 • Accidents: 20 The party is over for drunk driver who gets himself into an accident Deputies were dispatched to the 3000 block of Gainesborough Drive at 2:43 a.m. Aug. 5 for a property damage […]

Knights of Columbus to host Euchre & Bingo fundraisers

The Knights of Columbus Lake Orion Council 4764 will host a Euchre tournament and Bingo during the Dragon on the Lake festival. On Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24 the Knights will have a Euchre tournament with registration beginning at 6:30 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per player […]

New police station? Sure. A Township Hall? No way

I would say about 30 people showed up to hear about the new Township Hall. (Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 5) At the end of the presentation, the township board announced that there would be no comments now; comments must wait until after the regular meeting. Now, these people who came to […]

Expect another orange barrel season on Baldwin Rd.

I recently received a revised construction schedule for Baldwin Road from the Road Commission for Oakland County indicating a completion date of 2021 for all work, including the landscaping. Prior to this The Lake Orion Review had published an article describing the schedule. The article also referenced many reasons for the delay, but in my […]

VFW Post 334 donates $4,000 to North Oakland County Young Marines program

VFW Post 334 donates $4,000 to North Oakland County Young Marines program

On July 16, 2019, North Oakland VFW Post 334 donated $4,000 to the North Oakland County Young Marines to use in their 2019 programs. Currently the Young Marines have 22 members and meet on Tuesday nights. The Young Marines is open to all youth ages eight through completion of high school. The only membership requirement […]

Acrylic Artists get in some fresh air and painting at Orion Library

Acrylic Artists get in some fresh air and painting at Orion Library

By Megan Kelley Review Writer There are many ways that residents around Lake Orion take advantage of the nature that surrounds the area. Some find solace in boating, hanging out at the beach or spending time in the historic downtown. For the Lake Orion Community School’s Acrylic Art class, getting out and experiencing the nature […]

Free Naloxone training Sept. 17

The Alliance of Coalitions, the North Oakland Community Coalition, the Orion Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Orion Police and Fire Departments will host a business Naloxone training at the Orion Community Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. It is encouraged that businesses bring their staff to this free informative and educational […]

Bruce Walter from Lake Orion to race in annual DALMAC bicycle tour

The 49th annual Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw (DALMAC) bicycle tour is a chance for cyclists from all over to tour the state of Michigan on routes that range from five days to two days. Lake Orion resident Bruce Walter will be one of these cyclists, taking on the Five Day West route. This route […]