By Megan Kelley Reivew Writer It’s been several rough months for businesses in the community, but while many struggle to keep their doors open, some find themselves opening new ones. Owners of Darrel’s Steak and Seafood, Darrel and Kathy Sanrope, opened their doors in early December in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic after purchasing […]
The dead walked the streets of downtown Lake Orion on Saturday. Well, kind of. Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume held its annual Zombie Walk, raising more than $1,100 for the Orion Lighted Parade on Dec. 5. There were 65 participants who dressed as zombies, or some variation of ghoul, visiting several downtown establishments to snack […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Over the past few months, businesses in downtown Lake Orion have had their fair share of hurdles to jump. Between economic struggle and health concerns, businesses have had to make adjustments to regular operations. A business that has noticeably been absent for several months is Anita’s Kitchen. Having closed its […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer We all have dreams, dreams for ourselves that often times go unfulfilled under one circumstance or another. But for recently retired officer of the Lake Orion Police Department, Chris Mires, his dream of owning his own business is one he’s never really let go of. “The fire to have my […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Fork n’ Pint restaurant in Lake Orion closed last week after someone at the restaurant tested positive for COVID-19. Fork n’ Pint owner Doug Young said the case in question was asymptomatic but would not disclose any other information due to HIPAA laws (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of […]
Orion neighborhood Television was announced a recipient of a 2020 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation. The awards program was established to honor and promote community media and local cable programs that are distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access cable television channels. Station manager Joe Johnson and ONTV volunteer […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Chocolate treats and relaxing bath supplies may not have a lot in common on the surface, but when you’re looking to give yourself a little TLC it’s the go-to move. Last week, Sarah Luchsinger, owner of Sarah’s Bath Boutique, and Tina Morin, owner of Nutz About Chocolate, joined forces to […]
A list of locally-owned Lake Orion and Orion Township businesses open to serve the community. Click here for submission information. Fork n’ Pint is open! We plan on fully reopening on May 29th (with restrictions and following government regulations). Currently, we are offering curbside service Tuesday through Sunday from 3-8 p.m. We are at […]
$300k+ in grants available for Oakland County-based manufacturers that provide goods or services to help small businesses re-open from COVID-19 crisis PONTIAC, Mich. – June 1, 2020 – “Saving Business, Saving Lives” grant applications are now available to Oakland County-based manufacturers who can provide materials or services needed by small businesses to safely re-open from […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Drive-in movies may have seemed to be an event lost in time, but on May 29 Canterbury Old World Village is bringing back the nostalgia of the big, outdoor screen with newer films for today’s moviegoers. And in the times of COVID-19, when everyone is advised to stay home and […]