By Jim Newell Review Editor Two local road projects have been delayed, with the Central Drive resurfacing project scheduled to begin this week and the Heights Road water main replacement project delayed until fall. The Central Drive rehabilitation project – from Indianwood Road to the Village of Lake Orion limits – is scheduled to begin […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Lake Orion Review. Entering its third year as a valuable resource, Lake Orion Community Schools’ unique Parent University program provides parents an opportunity to participate in their child’s education. As an educational tool for families, the program is a series […]
Proceeds benefit the Lake Orion Police Assoc. youth services program By Megan Kelley Review Writer The annual charity classic car show rolls into Downtown Lake Orion for the fifth year on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 12th annual Golling Buick GMC and Lake Orion Police Department’s Kids and Kops car show will […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Police cars, motorcycles and bulldozers, oh my! The Orion Township Parks & Recreation Dept. is holding its annual Big Rig Gig at Friendship Park from 5 – 9 p.m. on Aug. 2. The Big Rig Gig features all kinds of vehicles, from construction vehicles to emergency vehicles and then some. […]
North Oakland VFW Post 334 was recognized as an All-State Post for the fiscal year 2019-2020 at the recently held Michigan Department VFW State Convention. Post Commander Jim Hubbard and Quartermaster/Adjutant Chuck Haskin each received a white cap in recognition of the Post’s All-State achievements. With Jim Hubbard also named the Captain of the All-State […]
The Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club hosts its 3rd annual Cajun Seafood Festival from noon-5p.m. Aug. 10. Proceeds from the festival benefit the club’s international project with the La Casa del Nino-Napoleon Franco Pareja Children’s Hospital in Cartagena, Colombia. Tickets to the festival are $45 for adults, $20 for kids, and are available through Eventbrite.com […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council approved three business representative appointments to the newly-formed Events Advisory Committee during its meeting on Monday. Kathy Coe of Ed’s Broadway Gift and Costume, Jennifer Meier of Green Hippo Gifts and Lisa Sokol of 20 Front Street were appointed unanimously and will represent the downtown […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council on Monday approved the Orion Art Center’s application to host the 11th annual Dragon on the Lake festival from Aug. 22-25. The council also scheduled a public hearing for Dragon on the Lake at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in council chambers at Village Hall, 21 […]
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 […]