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 […]
Let us know and join The Review’s business listing What locally-owned businesses are open in downtown Lake Orion and Orion Township? It has been a tough two months for small businesses since the state was shut down after the COVID-19 stay home stay safe executive orders. Slowly, the Michigan governor is allowing some businesses to […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer On May 12, the Downtown Development Authority board met virtually for their regularly scheduled meeting, with Executive Director Molly LaLone introducing several new campaigns and event changes. One of the more notable campaign’s was the Patronicity Business Assistance Crowdfunding Campaign, which launched the following day. This campaign will expand the […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Turn the lock on the door, flick the switch on the sign, and just wait and see who notices. Oat Soda owners Jason Peltier and Danny Fox had planned on a “quiet” opening for their new restaurant on Friday evening, but that quiet turnkey opening quickly turned into a packed […]