Other people do matter. Madeline and Brooke Tietze, ages 7 and 6, were inspired by the Positivity Project rolled out at their school, Webber Elementary, this year. They wanted to do something to help keep their Keatington neighbors’ spirits high during this time and decided making colorful inspirational posters would be great way to do […]
Kids share their Christmas wishes with Santa on live television Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) hosted its annual Santa Live event on Dec. 7 with jolly old St. Nick and one of his elves on hand to greet kids. Children could sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wishes in the ONTV studio, which was […]
The Orion Lighted Parade Group presented the 2019 ‘A Family Game Night Christmas’ parade on Saturday evening in downtown Lake Orion. The parade is one of the largest lighted parades in Michigan, featuring nearly 100 entries — floats, performers, community groups and holiday-themed entertainment for the entire family. For more on the Lighted Parade, visit […]
Firefighters hand out newspapers to brighten Christmas for area families By Jim Newell Review Editor Sometimes, Santa doesn’t wear a red outfit with fluffy white trim. This year, as they have done for more than a half century, the Orion Township Firefighter Goodfellows will don their fire gear and share the Santa role with Kris […]
The longstanding tradition of the Orion Lighted Parade will continue this year at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7 Since 1989, downtown Lake Orion has been home to the annual Lighted Parade featuring brilliant floats created by different entities throughout Lake Orion. This year, more than 75 floats have been submitted from civic organizations, dance studios, […]
He’s really not a mean one, that Mr. Grinch. Orion Township Parks and Recreation will hold their annual Breakfast with the Grinch this Saturday at the Orion Center. Bring out the little ones for a breakfast of green eggs and ham where they will enjoy crafts and get their photo taken with the Grinch himself. […]
With the spooky season upon us, the Orion Township Parks and Recreation Department hosted their annual Boo Bash on Friday at the Orion Center. Donning their Halloween costumes, little ones played carnival games, received candy, got their face painted, did crafts and enjoyed cider and other treats. For photos see Oct. 23 issue of The […]
The Friends of the Orion Township Public Library will host a gently used book sale from Sept. 18-21. Public sale days are: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18-19 Half Off Day: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20. $5 bag day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21: There is also an exclusive preview […]
By Zach and Ian Prochaska A special to The Review For most of us, the Fourth of July is spent out in the warm sun, with meat on the grill, fireworks in the air, and fun in the water. For Wayne Prochaska and twin sons Zachary and Ian, the day was spent in the sub-zero […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Fire trucks, police cars, a cement mixer, road commission construction vehicles, bulldozers and backhoes. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office sent a SWAT vehicle. These were just some of the vehicles at this year’s Big Rig Gig at Friendship Park on Friday, giving kids the chance to climb on and through […]