By Megan Bildner Review Intern Jumping out of a plane? When most people think of how to celebrate their birthday, few think of such a stunt ? let alone someone who is turning 91. But that is exactly what Florence Hill, of Orion Township, wanted to add to her long list of personal accomplishments. She […]
Nearly nine months have passed since the Lake Orion varsity football team triumphed over Plymouth to become the 2010 MHSAA Division 1 State Champions. It’s time to start thinking Dragon football again. Despite a mostly intact roster of four-year players, coach Chris Bell is modest about the team’s ability. He and his veteran coaching staff […]
Downtown and the Village of Lake Orion welcomed its newest business, Cookie Delites, and owner Kim Banda, last Friday. Cookie Delites is located at 42 West Flint, and can be reached at (248)834-4488 or CookieDelites.com.
The Big Chief Barbershop Chorus has installed new officers for 2008. The chorus has 58 members residing in villages and townships across North Oakland County. Starting their term of office in January are President ‘Doc? Mann (Oxford), Vice Presidents: Wayne Cheyne (White Lake), Roger Holm (Clarkston), Jack Teuber (Waterford), Secretary Bob Butcher (Waterford) and Treasurer […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Editor When did it become blas? to simply drive a car? That is a question Lake Orion Police Department Chief of Police Jerry Narsh and his officers ask each day. They watch distracted drivers of all ages try to do everything but keep their eyes on the road and hands […]
The world of high school sports can be a confusing for young athletes, especially those who may enjoy playing more than one. While some coaches think an athlete needs to focus on one sport in high school, Lake Orion’s head football coach, Chris Bell, could not disagree more. ‘The dilemma at Lake Orion now is […]
Tom Arusoo had been out of coaching swimming for 10 years, but admits it’s a sport you just can’t leave. ‘I like it, I enjoy it,? he said. ‘It’s a heart and soul thing.? So, last school year, one of Arusoo’s old pupils Lake Orion boys? swim coach Paul Fairman talked him into joining his […]
The Lake Orion cheer squad has moved to #3 in the coaches rankings based on their first place finish at the OAA I meet last Saturday at Troy Athens. Lake Orion’s 779.300-point total topped Rochester by more than 15 points and Stoney Creek by over 18 points. The Dragons prevailed thanks to Round 2 (246.300) […]
Drivers, with the exception of street residents, need to stay off E. Flint Street for about another week while repairs and repaving continue, said Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh. A leveling coat of asphalt is being applied this week between Miller Road and Anderson Street and if vehicles drive on this before the top […]
The Michigan Barn Preservation Network honored Orion Township this week for its efforts to move and restore the historic Porritt Barn, now located on the grounds of Friendship Park. The organization presented Township Supervisor Joann Van Tassel with its Pride of Ownership Award, acknowledging the restoration effort led by the Orion Historical Society. The Porritt […]