Public Safety

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 373 calls from July 8-14, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 2 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Accidents: 20 Turns out loud boom came from mailbox Deputies responded to the 1100 block of Ridgeview Circle at 12:50 a.m. July 8 for a malicious destruction of a mailbox report. An Orion […]

Do not relocate Bruce

This letter is on behalf of Bruce Gertz in regards to the recent proposal to have him relocated. My family moved to the Lake Orion/Oxford area three years ago. One of the first people they met was Bruce. My family has a special place in their heart for Bruce, providing him food, money, contributing to […]

Single trash hauler important stipulation for Orion Twp.

As I understand it there is an Orion Township committee studying the single hauler issue. If Orion Township does in fact go that way there is an important stipulation that should be in the contract with the new hauler. I live in the northwest corner of the township and we have several private roads with […]

Still A Rambling Man – 3

In the last couple of weeks, I cogitated (good word) about some events and issues that were on my mind. This week I want to continue those thoughts. Nothing says “Happy Birthday America” better than a cacophony of exploding roman candles, bottle rockets, cherry bombs and artillery shells perpetrated by a band of incendiary neighborhood […]

Summer Bummer: Contaminated lake water

Swimming in a lake on a hot summer day is one of life’s true pleasures, unless the water contains potentially deadly bacteria or chemicals! So, should you should stop swimming in lakes? Residents living near Michigan’s many lakes often want to know if the water is safe for swimming or fishing. One concern is E. […]

The Orion Hawks come from behind to clinch the win over rival Waterford and remain undefeated on the season

The Orion Hawks come from behind to clinch the win over rival Waterford and remain undefeated on the season

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Hawks adaptive softball team came from behind to defeat one of their toughest rivals, the Waterford Sluggers, 15-12 on Thursday and remain undefeated on the season. With the win against the Sluggers, the Hawks – part of the adaptive softball league for those with development disabilities, with or […]

Lake Orion Skymasters hold RC Airshow

The Skymasters RC Club of Lake Orion held their air show and open house on Saturday at the Bald Mountain Recreation Area off of W. Scripps rd. The weather was perfect for take off with dozens of fliers from both the Skymasters and the Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club joining in on the fun throughout the […]

Crossroads for Youth named official recipient of ‘Design For A Difference’ makeover, Northern Flooring and Interiors to host fundraiser

Lake Orion’s Northern Flooring and Interiors announced last week that they would be hosting a fundraiser for Design For A Difference’s makeover of Oxford’s Crossroads for Youth. The Hawaiian-themed fundraiser named Luau by the Lake will take place on August 1 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Northern Flooring and Interiors located at 845 […]

LOHS boys golf team takes home first ever state championship

Lake Orion High School’s boys golf team took home their first ever state championship last month at The Fortress Golf Course in Frankenmuth, MI. “This is just a great moment,” said senior and captain Drew Coble. “We worked very hard for this all season long. We dreamed about this all through the year. We started […]

Orion Art Center and Art & Soul Dreams hold ‘Every Child is a Work of Art’ exhibit at Orion Art Center and several downtown businesses through July

Orion Art Center and Art & Soul Dreams hold ‘Every Child is a Work of Art’ exhibit at Orion Art Center and several downtown businesses through July

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Orion Art Center has partnered up with Art and Soul Dreams to feature the “Every Child is a Work of Art” exhibit through the month of July. “I had already planned for the exhibits this year but I had an email from Melissa (Parks) explaining to me what her […]