By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion Community Schools welcomed two alumni to their Wall of Excellence last Friday at Lake Orion High School. The two inductees; Tim Myers and Dr. Eric Bartelink, make up the 2022 class of inductees. Bartelink is a 1992 graduate of Lake Orion and is a professor […]
Group members make connections with other operators all over the world By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — While some people may consider it to be a lost art, the Orion Township HAM Radio Club has found a way to breathe new life into a hobby most folks had no idea still existed. The […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — The sign over the entrance to the Orion area’s oldest cemetery was recently restored to its original finish, keeping intact the original brass lettering that had been in place since 1913. Square Lake Cemetery Association Board President Greg Korth and Treasurer Cindy Sartori were happy to see […]
‘Lake Orion thrives when everyone has access to the materials they need,’ library Director Chase McMunn says. ORION TWP. – The Orion Township Public Library (OTPL) announced today that it would end late fees and wipe out the existing debt of patrons who still owe for overdue materials. The “fine-free” policy goes into effect on […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer OXFORD — Patti Owens has been a resident of Lake Orion for 10 years and never thought she would be a published author. She’s a self-proclaimed “letter writer” who has spent many years writing notes to friends and family. Over the past three or so years, Owens has compiled some […]
Polly Ann Trail Manager Linda Moran is busy getting the trail system ready for the 25th anniversary celebration on Aug. 27. Photo by D. Rush Cake Walk planned for Aug. 27 By Don Rush It’s taken years of sweat equity, volunteer work, grant writing and management and now the Polly Ann Trail is gearing […]
LAKE ORION — Registration for the Chalk Art Competition at the annual Dragon on the Lake festival is now open. The Orion Art Center’s annual Dragon on the Lake returns Aug. 25-28 in downtown Lake Orion. The event features dozens of vendors as well as food, fun, music, Dragon Boat Races and the Chalk Art […]
Mumblers ‘solve the world’s problems’ one discussion at a time By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — The Orion Township Public Library offers a wide variety of programs, and while there is plenty to gain individually from those programs, something that often gets overlooked is the sense of community derived from some of the […]
American Legion Holly Post 149 is bringing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial The Moving Wall to Holly for the first time. The Moving Wall will be located at the Karl Richter Campus located at 300 East Street. The Wall will be open 24/7, open to the public and free. The theme for the Moving Wall in […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — A new donation will go toward assisting individuals and families in the Oxford community with ongoing mental health needs. The Lake Orion Lions Club donated $6,900 to the North Oakland Strong non-profit on July 13. Jim Leach of the Lake Orion Lions Club reached out to the […]