The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority is announced that they will be hosting the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside/Out art installation. From April 15 – July 15, visitors and residents will be able to stroll throughout Downtown Lake Orion and view weatherproof reproductions of some of the DIA’s original collections. There will be between 11 […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Small Business Saturday was held on Nov. 24 throughout Oakland County the day after Black Friday. Small Business Saturday was created three years ago in an attempt to take the spotlight from the big corporate stores that so many people flock to on Black Friday, and focus it on to […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring out deal seekers from across the country annually. The deals that are available to consumers from large corporations are often so outrageous that people line up the night before to get them. Large corporations are able to offer low prices during these two days […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor A little shopping, a lot of socializing, heaps of money raised for charity. The ladies flocked to downtown Lake Orion on Thursday for the Babes on Broadway shopping extravaganza, touring local businesses and restaurants and raising $5,000 for Grace Centers of Hope. Simply Marcella’s, a ladies’ fashion boutique on Broadway […]
Genisys Credit Union has received the Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots Award from Corp! Magazine. This award recognizes Michigan companies that continue to grow, expand and hire Michigan’s brightest talent. “We are honored to once again receive this award from Corp!” said Jackie Buchanan, Genisys President and CEO, “Genisys is committed to providing outstanding financial products […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) “Super Heroes of Main Street” Celebration was held May 11 at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac. Honors were given out at the Gala to six county downtowns in 11 categories. Lake Orion received honors in two of those categories. Lake […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s sometimes affectionately called “The Little Shop” by its loyal customers, but Dandelion Market in downtown Lake Orion is already making a big comeback. Dandelion Market – formerly The Angel, The Witch and The Old Crow – re-opened Friday in downtown Lake Orion at its 20 N. Broadway St. location. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Paint Creek Dam needs to undergo immediate assessment and repairs to fix a “depression” below the spillway that allows water to flow from Lake Orion into the creek unchecked. The public is not in any immediate danger, nor is the dam in immediate danger of failing or Paint Creek […]
Annual festival runs Thurs. through Sunday in Lake Orion By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Art Center’s Dragon on the Lake Festival returns this weekend in downtown Lake Orion, with events beginning on Thursday and concluding on Sunday. Event organizer and Art Center member James Jenkins said, “Things are going great. People are really […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The 2017 Flower & Art Fair in May brought nearly 6,000 visitors to the Village of Lake Orion over a two-day period and raised more than $12,000 for a local charity. The fair also generated a 99 percent satisfaction rate from vendor feedback, said Molly LaLone, executive director of Downtown […]