By Megan Kelley Review Writer In an extension of the continued discussion regarding their attorney, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors voted May 10 to hire their backup attorney, Robert Davis of the firm Davis Burkett Savage Listman LLC, as the board’s primary attorney. The board hired Davis as their backup attorney at […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) were recognized for the #StrongerTogether campaign at the Main Street Oakland County awards in Pontiac on the night of Thursday, May 5. The #StrongerTogether campaign was recognized as the best “Campaign for Main Street” by the event judges. The #StrongerTogether […]
Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Chair Rod Charles (right) and Lake Orion DDA Board of Directors Chair Debbie Burgess cut the ribbon to celebrate the inaugural run of a trolley that will run between downtown Oxford and downtown Lake Orion on Thursdays and Saturdays. The boards and directors from Oxford and Lake Orion […]
Parking still a concern in downtown area By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 8 and voted to approve their annual priorities. The board voted to make two of their top priorities for the 2022-23 fiscal year parking in general and […]
Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) was honored at the Philo Festival of Media Arts, earning three awards for excellence in local programming. ONTV was the winner in the Political Awareness category for its “General Election Night Special.” On Nov. 3, 2020 ONTV brought the election race into the homes of local residents with its LIVE coverage […]
By Erica Soroka Review Contributing Writer The word selfie has always had a negative connotation attached to it. But Lake Orion native, Sierra Harbin, is determined to take the self-absorption out of the word and put self-love into it. Set to break the stereotype, Harbin recently opened the doors of Zany Bubbles, a selfie shoppe […]
Partial proceeds support ‘Calling All Autism Heroes’ By Megan Kelley Review Writer Downtown Lake Orion has welcomed a fresh new business to the area; the Orion Ox Water Company, which had its grand opening in late August. The shop offers premium purified and alkaline water as well as water jugs, coolers and accessories. Owned by […]
Bringing a new taste to town, from the left are Scott Taylor, Luke Taylor, Tanner Stokes and Joe Hewitt. Photo by D. Rush By Don Rush Pizza called. Scott Taylor answered. And, soon Oxford will have its newest pizzeria. The Sick Pizza Company at 33 N. Washington Street downtown is slated to open next […]
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 […]