By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion High School varsity softball team had a grueling schedule last week, playing nine games from Tuesday through Saturday, coming away with six wins. The Dragons, ranked eighth in the state heading into the week, now have a 19-4 record heading into the final league […]
By Anthony Schulte Sports Contributor ORION TWP. — After weeks of cancellations due to bad weather, the Dragons finally encountered a full week of scheduled baseball with beautiful weather. Last week consisted of a series against OAA Red foe Rochester Adams, a make-up game at Detroit Catholic Central and a Saturday double-header at Cranbrook Kingswood. […]
Fifth council member resignation since 2018 By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Councilmember Sarah Luchsinger resigned her seat on the Lake Orion Village Council effective immediately during the council’s regular meeting on Monday. “There is just so much disrespect, bad faith – we really shouldn’t be making decisions guys, on a lot of […]
Aldridge owned Indianwood Golf & Country Club, hosted PGA events By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Stan Aldridge left a legacy of family, golf, charity and revitalization of two of the most beautiful and nostalgic properties in Orion Township. Aldridge, founder of Canterbury Village and owner of Indianwood Golf & Country Club, died […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council held a special workshop meeting May 3 to discuss a potential ethics ordinance designed to create a set of minimum ethical standards of conduct for the council, village appointees and employees. The council was joined by James Robb, chair of the Board […]
The DDA executive director had a 547-word guest opinion with color photos in last week’s Lake Orion Review. In those words, the director listed the wonderful things the DDA has done, or more correctly, was involved with. They are generally good things. We mere mortals are limited to 300 words, and I didn’t know photos […]
Well let’s admit it the Lake Orion DDA is a special interest organization authorized by the village council, but organizationally they report to the village manager. After two weeks of guest columns, the DDA executive director has made significant points, pointing out all of the things they have accomplished. Please note the area of benefit […]
130 total businesses recognized for their commitment to the business community By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — Small businesses are the heartbeat of the community and contribute to the local economy, charitable and service organizations and youth programs and sports. So, saying a heartfelt thank you to small business owners is just one […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Village of Lake Orion is applying for up to $7.3 million in loans to pay for sewer-related repairs in the village. The council voted 6-0 April 24 in favor of a resolution adopting the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations Improvement […]
On April 29, 2023 Margo Anderson Ahrens left this earth in the state of grace. She died peacefully with her family at her side. Margo was born to Marjory and Lee Anderson on January 21, 1930, in Lake Orion, Michigan where she and her five siblings were raised. She graduated from St. Mary’s College at […]