By Megan Kelley Review Writer As we know, construction season never really comes to an end in Michigan. Downtown Lake Orion specifically has been busy dealing with parking issues that have resulted in several construction projects in order to add parking spaces and make the downtown safer. During their August 13 meeting, the Downtown Development […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. As we approach the winter, weather conditions, hazardous roads, and power outages often make it necessary to close schools for the safety of our students. This is a difficult decision under the best of circumstances and involves many factors. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion Police Department reserve Lt. Terry Thelen received a department citation for saving the life of a Lake Orion woman while he was investigating ordinance violations in May. Police Chief Jerry Narsh praised Thelen’s persistence and professionalism during a presentation at the Lake Orion Village Council meeting on Oct. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The North Oakland Community Coalition is partnering with local law enforcement for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an effort everyone involved hopes will keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who don’t need them. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, the NOCC and a team […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer For several years now, development on Brown Road has been in the works with road construction and, last year, the addition of Menards. The large bits of undeveloped land lend themselves to the possibility of immense development at the southern end of Orion Township. Brand new to the area is […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 17 to welcome a new 54,000-square-foot senior living facility to Oxford and Orion townships. Prior to shoveling some ceremonial dirt, David Fulkerson, one of the partners in Grace Premier Senior Living, said he expects the facility to have “one of the best cultures in […]
Lucky’s Natural Foods is celebrating 45 years of business in downtown Lake Orion with a ribbon cutting and open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. The open house will have a raffle for a gift basket and guests who visit Lucky’s Facebook page can download a coupon for additional savings off of one item. “My parents […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Sometimes being old is its own reward. Being recognized for your commitment to the community you’ve served for more than a century: even better. The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority and its Economic Vitality Committee honored The Lake Orion Review and its publisher, Jim Sherman Jr., with the DDA’s first […]
Village accepting applications for council seat appointment By Jim Newell Review Editor Councilmember David Churchill has resigned from the Lake Orion Village Council and the village is now accepting applications from village residents interested in filling the remainder of the term. Churchill submitted his resignation via an email to village Manager Joe Young, dated Oct. […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools board of education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 9, with GMB architects Tom Van DeGriend and Mitchell Duyser presenting site plans for both Webber Elementary and the Early Childhood Center. The two had briefly gone over unfinished plans during the board workshop meeting […]