By Jim Newell Review Editor A proposed triathlon in downtown Lake Orion is on after the Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-0 on Monday to approve the permit for the Oct. 5 event. Councilmembers Ray Hammond and David Churchill were absent from the meeting. The Lake Orion Challenge had faced opposition from 40 downtown businesses […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer This summer, visitors to Downtown Lake Orion will find themselves with several new businesses to frequent. One of these new options is Oat Soda, a restaurant and craft beer bar. Located at 197 S. Broadway St. right next to Meeks Park, the site has seen some major renovation in the […]
Events to help students with issues of Hope, Awareness & Courage By Jim Newell Review Editor School, sports, family, friends, peer pressure. Today’s society is a hectic, stressful menagerie of activities and high school students can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the anxiety of trying to deal with every situation. The North Oakland Community Coalition is […]
The Orion Township Public Library kicked off its 2019 Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories” on Saturday with a party for the entire family. Kids could race through the inflatable and mat obstacle courses, jump in the bounce house, get their faces painted, make arts and crafts, snack on local cuisine and dance to […]
The Village of Lake Orion has an open seat on the planning commission. The position is for up to a three-year term, depending upon the date of appointment. For an application or more information, contact Village Clerk Susan Galeczka at 248-693-8391 ext. 102 or go to Village Hall to obtain an application in person. The […]
Looking forward to fun, festive evenings of music under summer skies? On Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. everyone will be given the privilege to enjoy a free evening of boundless music during the Orion Twp. Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series. Be sure to bring lots of lawn chairs and blankets because it will be […]
Specialty shop Down the Rabbit Hole makes the journey from its former location in Canterbury Village to 16 N. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion later this summer. The shop’s owners expect to officially reopen sometime in July, according to posts on the Down the Rabbit Hole Facebook page. The shop is currently undergoing renovations. […]
The OCSO Orion substation responded to 381 calls from June 3-9, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Accidents: 23 Tools didn’t drive themselves away Deputies responded to Odyssey Industries, 3020 Indianwood Rd., for a larceny report at 12:42 p.m. June 3. Management reported approximately $10,000 worth of tools were missing […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Lake Orion (GFWC – LO) received 12 awards at the GWFC Michigan 124th State Convention from May 3-5 in Detroit, including the prestigious Michigan Club of the Year award for Category 1. “It was actually a great surprise because there are so many […]
After defeating Hartland in the state quarterfinals, the Dragons headed to the state semi-finals to take on Detroit Catholic High School. Lake Orion took the early lead finding themselves up 4-0 in the begining of the game and holding onto the lead throughout most of the game. Detroit Catholic fought hard to stay in the […]