Village to pilot test 15-minute parking spots in downtown district

By Jim Newell Review Editor When it comes to parking in the Village of Lake Orion, problematic is an understatement. Two hours, six hours, 24 hours. Private parking lots. Shared-use lots. Take your pick. And now, 15-minute parking. Village officials are planning to test whether 15-minute parking spots in the downtown district will work. The […]

Lake Orion Community Schools: Reducing Bonded Debt

LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. Financial health is a crucial principle and priority of the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education and Administration. Over the past eight years, one significant path to achieving that goal has been reducing LOCS’ Bonded Principal & Interest […]

Road commission to close Joslyn Rd. from Waldon to Clarkston

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects to close Joslyn Road to through traffic between Waldon Road and Clarkston Road in Orion Township on Saturday and Sunday to replace a culvert under the road. The culvert is located just north of Scripps Road. During the work, residential and business access will be maintained. The […]

Oakland Twp. Parks & Rec. seeks input on 2020-24 master plan

The Oakland Township Parks & Recreation Department is in the process of updating its 2020-2024 master plan and wants residents’ input on shaping the department’s goals for the next five yours. “Oakland Township welcomes everyone’s help in shaping the goals, objectives and projects in the Township’s 2020-2024 Parks, Recreation, and Land Preservation Master Plan,” Parks […]

Village PC approves dragon mural design

The Village of Lake Orion Planning Commission approved the design for a proposed dragon mural during its meeting on Sept. 17. The mural will be created on the north facade of the new four-story building at 120 S. Broadway St. Planning commissioners had been against the design (pictured here) during their Sept. 3 meeting, with […]

Natl. ‘See Something, Say Something Day’

Natl. ‘See Something, Say Something Day’

A message from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Orion Twp. Sept. 25 is national See Something, Say Something Day and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Orion Township wants residents who hear or see anything suspicious or potentially harmful to say something. Orion Township is continually rated as one of the safest communities in […]

Enjoy some fall fun at the Fall Festival Sept. 28

The nights are getting cooler, an autumn crispness is in the air and Camp Agawam will be hosting the Fall Festival of Family Fun this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This kick-off to the fall season will have a petting farm, carnival games, hay rides, pumpkin crafts, concessions and a bounce house (from […]

Zombie Walk scares up funds for the Orion Lighted Parade

The sixth annual Zombie Walk on Saturday raised more than $500 to donate to the Orion Lighted Parade Group to help cover the costs of the Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 7. Lloyd and Kathy Coe of Ed’s Broadway Gifts & Costumes began the Zombie Walk as a way to celebrate Lloyd’s birthday. Since it’s […]

Blessing all creatures, great & small

All creatures, great and small, are invited to make the pilgrimage to St. Joseph Catholic Church for a special Blessing of the Pets at 3 p.m. Oct. 6. Associate Pastor Father John Maksym will perform the blessings on the front lawn of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd. The blessing is to celebrate […]

Orion Art Center’s Portraits exhibit opens at ABeanToGo

The Orion Art Center kicks off its Portraits exhibit at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday with an opening reception at ABeanToGo coffee house, 16 W. Flint St. Art Center Director Karin Starick said there will be an awards ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. for first, second and third places and honorable mentions. The artwork will be […]