DDA board fails to support Barnett’s request to release itemized attorney bills

DDA, village treasurers to review bills, report to the board By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors met in-person for the first time in more than a year on July 13 where frustration brewed yet again over a request from board member and Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett for […]

The Pink Armada sails into battle Aug. 1 on Tommy’s Lake

The Pink Armada sails into battle Aug. 1 on Tommy’s Lake

Real Men of Orion ‘Boobs, Tubes & Dudes’ fundraiser to aid in the fight against breast cancer By Jim Newell Review Editor Mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, friends, colleagues. Most people know someone in their lives who has been affected by breast cancer. And real men wear pink – especially when raising awareness and donations for […]

Local artist named Orion Library’s Artist of the Month

Local artist named Orion Library’s Artist of the Month

By Megan Kelley Review Writer As the Orion Township Public Library moves back toward their pre-pandemic style of operation, library staff and volunteers have worked hard to reinstate traditional events and showcase the abundance of local talent. On Saturday, the library not only hosted their first Friends of the Library book sale in over a […]

LO PEPP to hold community clean up

The Lake Orion Community Schools Football boosters are holding a community clean up at Dragon Stadium on July 22. Players and other volunteers will be cleaning up the Lake Orion High School football stadium from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The football boosters ask that players and volunteers bring garbage bags, gloves, brooms, round-up spray, […]

DDA board approves Oktoberfest for Sept. 10

Some new events are expected from Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority this year with the board approving Oktoberfest at their July 13 meeting. The event is expected to take place on September 10. “We were originally planning both a race and an event for Saturday, September 11,” said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. “It was […]

Orion.Events hosts concerts at Wildwood over the summer

The Orion.Events concert promoters will hold concerts and events at the Wildwood Amphitheater and the Fire Bowl at Camp Agawam throughout the summer. This week’s lineup at Wildwood includes: • July 22, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Salute to Etta James Bobby Murray with special guest Tosha Ownens for Blues Night. • July […]

What is a Downtown Development Authority and what does it do?

‘…create an environment where businesses, organizations and people can thrive’ By Megan Kelley Review Writer With recent conflicts between the village and the township after questions were raised about Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) fire millage capture, some residents have been vocal about their lack of knowledge about the DDA. A DDA is a […]

Village Council hires former village manager Darwin McClary during special meeting to assist with management duties

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council hired former village manager Darwin McClary an independent contractor to assist village Manager Joe Young with administrative duties. The hiring came during a 10-minute special meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 24. No one from the public attended the meeting, which was held only online on […]