Some see it as good news while others don’t like it one bit. Whatever the case, property values are down and many residents are perking up when tax bills arrive. ‘Assessments are predicated on fair market value,? said Rick Vincent, administrator for the Oakland County Equalization Department. ‘As property values drop, assessments therefore have to […]
If London Bridge was falling down, Orion’s Silverbell Road Bridge wasn’t far behind. But on Monday, Supervisor Matthew Gibb announced what he hailed as ‘huge news.? The township has received a $4.3 million Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) grant to repair the bridge. ‘It’s 30 years old,? Gibb said, noting the bridge is essential to […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor He swears his system could blow the leaves off your trees, grooving to songs like ‘Mean Woman Blues?, ‘Loving You?, ‘Teddy Bear?, and ‘Viva Las Vegas.? So, don’t forget your blue suede shoes. With Lake Orion’s Dave Michalik on live sound, Chris Salano putting on the Buddy Holly glasses, and […]
A league title is something to savor but Lake Orion’s loss to Oxford in district soccer play last week was not part of the overall plan. The Dragons ended the season with a 1-0 loss to the Wildcats in the district contest at Lake Orion. It was expected to be a tight game because the […]
Lori Giacolone was busy clearing sidewalks in front of her Lake Orion home as snow finally tapered off Monday, while behind her, two-year-old Nathan worked in the opposite direction.
Hundreds showed up Saturday for a Bridal Show at Canterbury Village, and according to owner Keith Aldridge, was just a glimpse of what’s to come. Aldridge plans to open a one-stop bridal boutique this spring at Canterbury, complete with a dozen or more reputable vendors’from cakes and caterers to photographers and florists and everything in […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Special Writer Lake Orion’s varsity football team exorcised some of the demons from a tough season by beating the Farmington Falcons last Friday, 17-14. The Dragons finished the year with a 4-5 record (3-4 OAA Red) and missed the state playoffs for the second straight time. Nobody likes a losing […]
The Lake Orion boys won the OAA Red Division league cross country meet last week, while the girls were second overall as the teams prepare this weekend for state regional competition at Anchor Bay. The Dragons finished second in the league standings behind Rochester Adams, who won due to their performances in earlier jamborees. In […]
Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) wants to make sure exceptional young volunteers are honored in this year’s Annual Youth Recognition Awards. Anyone can send in a nomination; volunteer acts may include, but are not limited to, personal acts of heroism, hospital/nursing home service, ecology/beautification activities, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, mentor/tutoring and assisting senior citizens. […]
Last year, Lake Orion Lion’s Club broke with tradition by holding their annual Jubilee the weekend before the Fourth of July. This year, the Jubilee won’t even be downtown. According to Lion’s Club President Jack Patton, the club is looking to hold what he calls their biggest fundraiser of the year at Canterbury Village, pending […]