‘Prohibition’ comes to Lake Orion By Jim Newell Review Editor Prohibition has come to Lake Orion. No, not the Elliot Ness “Untouchables” stopping bootleggers variety, but a vintage 1929 Chris-Craft speed boat that hearkens back to the “olden days” and reminds people of something out of a Hollywood movie. Residents may have seen the classic […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Art Center held the 19th annual Joan Brace Art Scholarship Awards on Thursday, recognizing area high school seniors for their artistic accomplishments. The ceremony at the Orion Township Public Library featured works from 41 entries, mostly from Lake Orion High School students. “This show really surprised me with […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Writer Janice Price has been a Lake Orion resident for over 30 years and is now making her debut as the Orion Art Center’s Artist of the Month. Price paints large canvases of modern landscapes. Her current medium of choice is acrylic. Price mainly paints obscure nature scenes, saying they look […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Spencer Kelly is cleaning up in the business world – literally. The 15-year-old Oxford Virtual Academy student is the founder and owner of The Expedition Soap Co., which sells handcrafted soaps made in small batches using a variety of all-natural ingredients. “Anyone can start a business here. That’s why I […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Writer Upon walking into the newly opened music venue 20 Front Street on Dec. 16, one would see and hear Libby DeCamp filming a music video for her newest song. DeCamp, a singer and songwriter out of Romeo plays her earthy folk music in the Metro-Detroit area, sharing her sultry voice […]
By Jim Newell Review Writer For Erica Mourad, music has always been a part of her life: her mother is a music teacher, Erica plays in a band with her friends and she has a budding solo career. Unbeknownst to Erica, a trip to get over writer’s block turned into a big break and one […]
Proceeds to help in fight against sex trafficking By Jim Newell Review Writer 20 Front Street Open House Nov. 26 $10 donation for each hour of performances. Musical Performances Lineup: *1 p.m.: Songwriter session featuring Steve Taylor, Sami Mei Lac La Belle and Judy Banker. *3 p.m.: Kincer Voice Studio Artists – Lia K […]
Dark Horse fueled by Dragon fire On Nov. 12-13 I had the privilege of tagging along as an observer with the newly formed Scripps Middle School Robotics Team, heading to the Great Lakes Bay Region FTC Robotics Qualifier, at Bullock Creek High School in Midland. Being that our team is newly formed, (team shirts […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer Stacy Keywell, a long-time Lake Orion High School teacher, has recently released another novel. Keywell is in her 19th year as a French teacher at LOHS, but also holds a true love for writing in her native language, English. When she was young, Keywell said for fun she would […]
The Lake Orion Pet Centre has been a fixture in the downtown for 50 years, recently undergoing extensive remodeling. It also boasts a champion decorative pet groomer who provides – colorful – options for spritzing up your pets. Owner Sharon Scharr opened the business 51 years ago in 1965 with her mother, Betty McNeil. The […]