Raymond Lee Wilson, Jr., of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1955 to his loving parents, Raymond and Ruth Wilson. He was a wonderful father to his daughters, Shannon (Joshua) Muska and Bridget Brown and a proud Grandpa […]
Elaine Adams, former Lake Orion resident, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 23, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Oxford, MI. She was 96. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Bill Adams. She was the cherished mother of Pam (Den) Rulason of Lake Orion, Todd (Gina) Curtis […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer OXFORD — Patti Owens has been a resident of Lake Orion for 10 years and never thought she would be a published author. She’s a self-proclaimed “letter writer” who has spent many years writing notes to friends and family. Over the past three or so years, Owens has compiled some […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor When the Lake Orion High School football team takes to the gridiron this season it will be under new head coach Chris Bell. And while Bell’s not “new” to the Lake Orion football program, none of the current crop of players have played under Bell – they were all in […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — A grassroots petition effort to put repealing the ordinance that funds the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority before voters is moving forward and now goes to the county board of canvassers for review. The Lake Orion Village Council voted 5-1 during its meeting on Monday to receive […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education and administrators have spent the last year creating a new strategic plan to help guide the district forward over the next five years. Since approving the strategic plan at the April 27 meeting, district officials have been working to reach […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — The Dragon on the Lake festival is one of the signature events in the Orion area and the biggest festival in the village. And when the four-day event returns on Thursday, organizers say guests will see DOTL returning to its pre-pandemic glory. The festival will feature its […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — As summer comes to a close, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season. With roughly six downtown events that will take place throughout October, November and December, the DDA Board of Directors are making the final selection on a number of […]
The Warehouse Thrift would like to thank all our customers over the last eight years for the amazing ride. We have met so many wonderful people that have come into the store and have become part of our family. It is because of you that we were named Best of the Best 2021 for Furniture […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — A man who allegedly killed a co-worker at the GM Orion Assembly Plant on Aug. 11 could face life in prison if convicted. Astrit Gjon Bushi, 48, is accused in the beating death of Gregory Lanier Robertson, 49, a resident of Pontiac, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office […]