Did You Know?… Amelia Earhart flight-tested a wingless autogiro prototype version of the helicopter in 1931 and, as a sales agent, sold the first model to William E. Scripps of Orion for use by the Detroit News. (Source: Orion Historical Society.) Most people remember Amelia Earhart as being the second person – and first woman […]
The Orion Art & Pottery Studio at Moose Tree hosts the One Woman, One Man art show from 5-9 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 5. Orion area artist Brenda Pescia will display her handcrafted pottery and artist Mike Hendrix will be displaying his portraits. Both have been featured artists […]
General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) – Lake Orion member Renee Miron-Alimpich was honored as a Woman of Achievement during the 123rd GFWC State Convention April 20–22 in Big Rapids. Miron-Alimpich, the club secretary, was chosen as GFWC Lake Orion’s Woman of Achievement because of her activity and commitment to the club’s volunteer events. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Some may seem routine, others monumental, but each act of caring, whether a stone or a boulder, helps build a mountain of good will in the community. The Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) hosted its 2018 Youth Recognition Awards April 26, recognizing the selfless acts of 40 area students who […]
Mary Poppins Jr. • St. Joseph Catholic School • 703 N. Lapeer Rd. in Lake Orion • Showtimes are 7 p.m. on May 11 and May 12. • Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults and are available at the door or online at www.school.stjoelo.org. Call the school office at 248-693-6215 for information, questions […]
The Orion Area Youth Assistance hosts its annual Family Funfest from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Education Resource Center (CERC) building, 455 E. Scripps Rd. The free fantabulous Funfest evening includes a fun house, photo booth, cake walk, bowling, refreshments, crafts, visits from police officers and firefighters and a slew of games and activities […]
The Art Studio at Moose Tree hosts the One Woman, One Man art show from 5-9 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 5. Orion area artist Brenda Pescia will display her handcrafted pottery and artist Mike Hendrix will be display his portraits. Both have been featured artists at the Orion […]
“Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge” continued filming today at the Lake Orion Village Hall. The atmospheric shoot inside council chambers featured Lake Orion Police Department Police Chief Jerry Narsh (Character Name: Chief Anthony Romano) trying to calm angry citizens, many of whom are Orion residents volunteering to be extras in the film. The […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Red plastic cups were plentiful as the Clergy, Cops and Beer fundraiser hit Flint Street for the third time last Saturday. The warm weather enticed families to come on downtown to have a cold beverage, a bite to eat, relax, visit with friends and listen to any of the four […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer “My entire life has been a journey,” says Catie Maurer, who is a smiling, full of life 16- year-old junior attending Lake Orion High School. “I’d like to be an elementary school music teacher. I love kids, I love music and I love helping people. It seems to be the […]