Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) producers were honored at the Philo Festival of Media Arts, earning three awards for excellence in local programming. The Central States Alliance for Community Media hosted the awards ceremony on Oct. 17 at the WKTV Studio in Wyoming, Michigan. The Philo Awards are an annual public access television cable TV competition […]
Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the Orion Area Parade Group. Orion Township resident Dan Dewey has been named the Orion Area Parade Group’s (OAPG) 2019 Citizen of the Year. For the past 13 years, Dewey has delivered Starbucks coffee to chemotherapy patients at St. Joseph Hospital and Beaumont Hospital chemo centers. In 2006, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Age may be just a number, but in business that longevity is also measure of success and sustainability. Lucky’s Natural Foods celebrated 45 years of business in downtown Lake Orion with a ribbon cutting and open house in October. Kim Urbanowski, executive director of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Dragon pride runs deep in Lake Orion. Over the years, the myth of the Lake Orion Dragon has become a staple in the community, even taking over as the area’s most beloved mascot. Here in Lake Orion, everyone is a Dragon. For Tanya Gojcaj, a Dragon mom of six herself, […]
LAKE ORION – A car caught fire at a small apartment building at 442 Flint St., on the southside of the street, shortly before 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. The Orion Township Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly took control of the situation, with firefighters dousing the burning vehicle and an SUV next to […]
Twp. provides garbage hauler, water usage rates updates By Jim Newell Review Editor Everyone already knows that Orion Township is the place Where Living is a Vacation. But, is it really a good place to live? Orion Township’s 2019 community survey results are in and, overall, most residents rate the township as a good to […]
Volunteers needed to help with Thanksgiving dinner, donations Lake Orion eatery CJ’s Lakeside Grill has had a longstanding tradition of giving back to the community during the Thanksgiving holiday. For 40 years now, Lake Orion’s much-loved, hometown-style restaurant has hosted free Thanksgiving dinners on the holiday. Those without loved ones to spend the day with, […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer For some time now, Lake Orion Community Schools has had a portion of its students make the switch to attend International Academy (IA) instead of Lake Orion High School. International Academy is a school of choice option for students across Oakland County. In recent months, some controversy has arisen between […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. Developing and sustaining positive relationships has become the norm in Lake Orion Community Schools through programs at several schools in the district. One of these programs is the Positivity Project (P2) that has taken hold and is having a […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer In recent months, art in downtown Lake Orion has become a welcomed addition. With the DIA Inside Out taking place over the summer and with the approval of a DIA mural, the downtown has seen beautification become more of a priority than years past. A new addition to the downtown […]