Anyone in or along Dollar Bay on Lake Orion at 3 p.m. this Fourth of July can take part in what is becoming a Lake Orion tradition – pausing from the holiday festivities to participate in a patriotic sing-a-long with Uncle Sam. Al Krier, 83, will wear his Uncle Sam attire and be out on […]
The Orion Township Fire Department responded to 127 calls for service from June 12-25 according to information from Fire Chief Robert Duke’s department response report to the Orion Township Board of Trustees. Of those calls, 92 were in response to medical situations, nine were for personal injury accidents, five were for fires (structure, vehicle or […]
Michigan Rib Fest moves to Lake Orion this Fourth of July weekend, offering family fun and a variety of cuisine during the festival from July 4-7 at Canterbury Village. Rib Fest features live musical performances, dozens of food vendors, pig races, Monster Truck rides, lawn games and a Kids Zone. Festivities are noon – 11 […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 404 calls from June 24-30, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Accidents: 21 A quick response and a shock brings man back to life after a collapse Deputies, the Orion Township Fire Department, and Star EMS responded to the 3200 block of Hickory […]
For once I was speechless. I want to thank all of those responsible, especially my wife, Margie, and her sister, June Smith, for my 90th birthday surprise at the all-class reunion at the Knights of Columbus Hall on June 19. Thank you for all the cards and gifts. It’s something I’ll always remember. Cecil Ryckman […]
I would like to offer a public apology to (Orion Twp. Supervisor) Chris Barnett, and (Treasurer) Donnie Steel for my behavior at the library meeting on May 9th. I lashed out in anger. It is easy to wound people and difficult later to bind the wound. I am sorry. I wish I had presented my […]
I am writing this letter to express my concern about Heights Road and Bellevue Road. These roads are almost impassable in spots. Heights Road is almost a one lane road, since cars need to slow down because most of the cars are traveling down the center of the road because the side of the roads […]
Last weekend, a hearty group of Orion firefighters showed up to build their “brother” a wheelchair ramp. My husband, Charlie Harkins, a retired Orion firefighter and EMT of 35 years, recently suffered a stroke. We don’t know yet how long his recovery will take, but in the meantime, he now has a safe way to […]
In the June 19 Lake Orion Review I opined (good word) about some events and issues that were on my mind. So, this week I want to continue those thoughts. Visited our Lake Orion library this past week. It is wonderful jewel in our town and if you haven’t been there lately you are missing […]
As June ended, I said goodbye to a longtime spiritual friend. It took several years for me to accept her invite to her church because I was busy, I felt I knew who God was and I was sure God knew me too. I studied independently and felt free to do so. Then one day […]