M-24 construction project still slated for 2020 By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. – It will be slow-going on Baldwin Road for another summer. The Baldwin Road widening and streetscape project will not be finished this year, as originally planned, and will continue into summer 2020. The delay is “due to weather and complexities […]
A new “Playful Dragon” hybrid statue/playscape and will be coming to the pocket park on the corner of Baldwin and Jordan roads. But, kids, watch out for the “lava” and be sure to tip toe through the “burnt forest.” The new play feature, part of Orion Township’s ongoing efforts to create a streetscape and walkable […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Lake Orion Review. At the end of the traditional school year, many students celebrate their success as they begin vacation. Some of our students want or need a more extensive school experience in the summer months and Lake Orion Community […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Education’s acrylic painting class has been meeting on Thursday mornings at the CERC building throughout the summer. The group of adult students are taught by accomplished local artist Dorthy Sedlock. Sedlock, who was recently awarded second place at the Orion Art Center’s Anything Goes exhibit, tasked her […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Orion Art Center held their annual Anything Goes art contest and exhibit last week. Nineteen artists submitted up to three pieces of original artwork using any medium. This year’s art ranged from photography to wood and resin and also featured paper quilling for the first time, said Orion Art […]
Village council delays discussion on ‘public camping’ until Aug. 26 meeting By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion is home for more than 3,000 people; even for those rare few who don’t have an address. For Bruce Gertz, Lake Orion’s homeless wanderer, home is a bench on M-24 in the village. Or, […]
It was an evening of fun under the summer sun as families and friends, kids and pets visited Children’s Park in downtown Lake Orion for the first summer concert on Wednesday. Lake Orion musician Steve Taylor’s performance had fans dancing in the park and swaying to his melodious tunes. The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority’s […]
A portion of Heights Road to close for watermain replacement The Village of Lake Orion will close Heights Road between M-24 (S. Broadway Street) and Bellevue Avenue beginning July 22 for watermain replacement under the road, according to information from the Road Commission for Oakland County. During the closure, residential access will be maintained. The […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Lake Orion Review. Lake Orion Community Schools is moving forward with the School Bond Proposal, approved by our community on Nov. 6, 2018, and audited and monitored by the State of Michigan Department of Treasury. This election was the district’s […]
Orion Township Parks & Recreation Department’s summer Concerts in the Park series continues on Tuesday with a performance by the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble . The free concerts are from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Wildwood Court off of Joslyn Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information go […]