Curves of Ortonville

Curves is a women’s workout facility which makes exercise both fun and doable by combining aerobic exercise and strength training in a simple 30-minute workout while also providing a comfortable, friendly environment which promotes encouragement for the clientele. Curves International now has over 10,000 locations nationwide and is the fastest-growing franchise in the world. Kim […]

C & J Moonwalks

When the weather turns warm’Chris Steer helps get the jump on outdoor activities. In May 2004, Steer a Louca Mold and Aircraft gundrill foreman recognized a need in the community for some good party activities. Coupled with a rather sluggish auto industry, he was ready to seek some additional income. So last spring, Steer formed […]

Review staff cut in half – for now

The Lake Orion Review said goodbye to two valuable staff members in the past few weeks. Office clerk Sally Walter (bottom left) has retired after nearly two decades with Sherman Publications, Inc. Staff writer Cathy Kimmel (top left) has begun a student-teaching assignment in the Utica School District, though a few of her articles will […]

The countdown to space continues?

By Matt Phillips Special to The Review Can you imagine being strapped into the Space Shuttle, experiencing the massive turbulence as the rocket engines roar to life, and then hearing the famous countdown, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5…? For Dr. Andrew Feustel, 1983 graduate of Lake Orion High School, that dream will become reality […]

GOB Gymnastics, raising the bar

Paul Frezza is raising the bar. The coach and owner of GOB Gymnastics, Dance and Cheerleading will soon be adding Grips Gymnastics to his club located at 142 Harbor Pointe, Ortonville. The new program, planned for spring, will be part of the USA Gymnastics League and is for girls who aspire to achieve high levels, […]

Dragon Art contest winner announced

This week, the Lake Orion High School Art Club and National Art Honor Society announced the top five winners of their fall Dragon Art Contest. The contest was started to welcome the new high school principal, Stephen Hawley. The winning piece, an underwater dragon done by junior Catherine Robertson, will hang with the other winners […]

Hilite to add 25 jobs

By Lance Farrell Review Staff Writer Christmas came early for Orion and Hilite International this year. Thanks to a five-year tax abatement, Hilite will put a research and development center on the south side of the township. In return, Orion will receive 25 high-wage engineering jobs over the next two years. Hilite is an automotive […]

Historic church to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new education building

The Lake Orion United Methodist Church, located at 140 E. Flint Street, will be getting a new look this fall as they begin work on a New Education Building. The church, which is currently around 20,000 square feet, will add a roughly 7,000 square feet with the new building. The new structure will be attached […]

John’s Steak House & Pizzeria celebrates 50 years

From the outside, John’s Steak House & Pizzeria looks like any other brick-sided house along M-15 in Goodrich. Inside, you’ll find managers Tom Welch and Bill Brosius painstakingly preparing food so good the restaurant has drawn diners near and far for 50 years. Today’s menu has been updated to satisfy the hunger for healthy items […]

Real Estate One

Real Estate One brings the power of a statewide company with the care of local people who are involved in the local community. ‘It’s important to support what happens in this community,? said associate broker/manager Sharon Williams. ‘We need to give back to the community.? The Ortonville office of Real Estate One does that in […]