A community with a newspaper is a more informed community. Likewise, a newspaper with a community is a more informed newspaper. with that in mind, The Lake Orion Review, in an effort to reach out and connect more with the community, is accepting ideas for Guest Columnists. It is our plan to start a rotation […]
Dear Editor, During these difficult economic and uncertain times, we need a school board in the Lake Orion Community Schools that will make informed and responsible decisions.? They will have to make’many tough decisions regarding all contracts, budget issues, expenses, repairs, purchases, curriculum, personnel’and so much more.? The? unfortunate reality is, we need to accomplish […]
A manager at Vette Products on Clarkston Road received a surprising email while she was at work on March 8. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Department report, the woman told deputies that she had received an email on her business computer advertising and soliciting child pornography. The email was printed and forwarded to the […]
Dear Editor, We all know the Lake Orion Community Schools face very serious challenges in the years ahead, dominated by financial concerns.? Whoever is elected to the School Board next month will be charged with working together and with the community to chart a course marked by tough decisions, intelligent spending and the goal of […]
Dear Editor, In the 18 years I have lived in Lake Orion, I have never seen a school board election that has been so well represented by candidates. I believe it shows this community is ready for a change. We are tired of the same old school board that seems not to listen to the […]
The Kimberly Travel Agency found its building destroyed after a fire swept through several downtown Lake Orion businesses a couple of weeks ago, but now they have found a temporary new home in the village. Owner Teri Krywko will operate Kimberly Travel from 135 Broadway, Suite B, with Ponder Bookstore next to Children’s Park. Kimberly […]
Spring seems to have finally arrived, and along with the greener scenery came the Growing Green Earth Day Expo, presented by Orion Township Parks & Recreation. Last Saturday at King’s Court Castle, the expo was to ‘impact our future? by encouraging Orion residents to live greener. This can be anything from eating healthier, to supporting […]
It seems Orion Township officials have invested taxpayer money wisely. As of the April 4 Board of Trustees meeting, two certificates of deposit have matured, with sources of the deposits being the Water and Sewer Fund and the General Fund. At a rate of 1.05 percent annual interest with a maturity limit of 731 days, […]
Interested residents who are considering running for a seat on the Lake Orion School Board can pick up nominating petitions at the school district’s administration building, 315 North Lapeer Street. The election is June 14. The board positions of Mary Jo Burchart and Tina Peterson expire at the end of June. Forty signatures of registered […]
A Stan Sweet memorial plaque is finally going to be placed on a gazebo that he donated to the village a few years ago. Lake Orion Village Council members on March 8 agreed that the plaque will be installed on the right side of the gazebo ramp, with the height being level with the railing […]