Lights, smoke and ash cascade down over a pontoon during the Fourth of July fireworks show on Lake Orion. Photo: Jim Newell. By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s a fireworks extravaganza celebrating the Red, White & Blue and a Lake Orion tradition, but this year the Lake Orion Fireworks Foundation needs a little community support […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) were recognized for the #StrongerTogether campaign at the Main Street Oakland County awards in Pontiac on the night of Thursday, May 5. The #StrongerTogether campaign was recognized as the best “Campaign for Main Street” by the event judges. The #StrongerTogether […]
On April 26, VFW Post 334 veterans presented a check for $1,000 toward the Orion Veterans Memorial Perpetual Fund, which helps maintain the memorial. The current fund drive to support the ongoing care of the memorial runs through May 31 and donations can be sent to: Orion Veterans Memorial, 1520 S Lapeer Rd., Suite 203, […]
Veterans from VFW Post 334 donated $1,000 for postage and food and helped the Women Marines Association pack boxes to ship to veterans overseas. — Photo by Chuck Haskin. The veterans and auxiliary members of VFW Post 334 donated $1,000 to support veterans overseas, and contributions from the north Oakland County community made the […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Oakland Camera Club members are filling the lobby of the Orion Township Public Library with some of their best photography pieces this month. The club meets twice a month for digital and print competitions where members will give each other constructive feedback and advice on their photos. “We help […]
Help needed for Children’s Park build day on May 14 By Jim Newell Review Editor They slid down the slide, weaved their way through the rope bridge and climbed all over the new playscape at Green’s Park. And that’s just the adults. The Village of Lake Orion Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee called on volunteers […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion High School’s theater department is back for their annual spring musical. After months of rehearsal and countless hours dedicated to the show, the LOHS students are presenting: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show takes place at LOHS next week May 5, 6 and 7 at […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor There’s two new hotels in Orion Township and they’re not along the Brown Road corridor. And the hotels’ future tenants will be buzzing with delight at their new accommodations. Noah Johnson, an Eagle Scout candidate in Lake Orion Boy Scout Troop 128, has designed, constructed and installed two new bee […]
By David Fleet Citizen Editor Brandon Twp.– Long-lost Vietnam medals were returned after diligent efforts by local detectives. On Friday, March 25 Angelyn Smith along with her son Ryder made the 240 mile trek from Warsaw, Ind. to reunite with her deceased father Bruce Dominguez’s war medals, recovered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Det. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Four professionals from the Orion area have been named to the elite 40 Under 40 class as the best young talents in Oakland County. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter announced the 10th 40 Under 40 class in March, honoring young professionals who live and/or work in Oakland County. “This diverse […]