Lake Orion was abuzz this weekend with Jubilee fun

The Lake Orion Lions Club held their annual Jubilee over the weekend, bringing four days of carnival fun to the streets of downtown Lake Orion. The Jubilee featured carnival rides and games by Skerbeck Entertainment Group, the Lions Club Entertainment Tent and a fireworks show on Saturday, a mesmerizing display of bursts of colors and […]

Orion Art Center and Orion Public Library unveil seven newly decorated free ‘Little Libraries’ at various locations throughout Orion Township and Lake Orion

Earlier this year, the Orion Art Center partnered up with the Orion Public Library to purchase and place seven Little Libraries throughout Orion Township. These Little Libraries are free to use for anyone. Just take a book you like and leave one you’ve already read. They may be cute and prominently located at several parks […]

Residents demand Twp. change practice of selling property to elected officials

Residents demand Twp. change practice of selling property to elected officials

Editor’s Note: The Lake Orion Review is reviewing hundreds of pages of documents and speaking to individuals on both sides of this developing story and will publish the results of its investigation in an upcoming issue. By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township Treasurer Donni Steele and Supervisor Chris Barnett came under fire from residents […]

LOHS Class of 2019 set out to achieve their dreams

LOHS Class of 2019 set out to achieve their dreams

By Jim Newell Review Editor There are another 570 Dragons who have turned their tassels, leaving their world at Lake Orion High School behind as the embark on a new journey to make their marks in the world. Lake Orion High School’s Class of 2019 Commencement Ceremony was June 11 at DTE Energy Theatre, and […]

Attorney General’s office laying the groundwork for possible class action lawsuit against Odd Job Disposal

By Jim Newell Review Editor LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Corporate Oversight Division is laying the groundwork for a possible class action lawsuit against now-defunct Odd Job Disposal, Inc. “We have seen a pattern of behavior from this company that is totally unacceptable: they knew they were closing, but continued to bill customers […]

Summer will sizzle at the Orion Center Thursday

Summer will sizzle at the Orion Center Thursday

Livia and Clara (4) enjoy their sno-cones at the Summer Sizzle in 2018. This year’s event is taking place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 20 at the Orion Center. Kids can enjoy carnival games, face painting, a bounce house (socks required), balloons, hot dogs and more, all free of charge. Chautauqua Express will […]

Scripps Middle School celebrates last day of school

Scripps Middle School celebrates last day of school

Seventh graders at Scripps Middle School applauded the eighth grade class on Friday as they walked out of the middle school for the last time. The eighth graders (now high school freshman) hugged and high-fived their old teachers, saying ‘goodbye’ to middle school and ‘hello’ to their next chapter, whatever that may hold. Photo by […]

Blanche Sims Elementary students celebrate the end of the school year practicing circus acts with Cirque Amongus

Blanche Sims Elementary students celebrate the end of the school year practicing circus acts with Cirque Amongus

By Jim Newell Review Editor Ladies and gentlemen, step right up, don’t be shy. You will not believe your eyes as the Blanche Sims Elementary students dazzle and amaze you with their burgeoning circus talents. As the school year came to a close last week, Blanche Sims students celebrated with Cirque Amongus on Wednesday, learning […]

Lions Club Jubilee rolls into downtown Lake Orion on Thursday

Lions Club Jubilee rolls into downtown Lake Orion on Thursday

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Get ready for a weekend of summer fun in your very own Downtown Lake Orion. As the carnival rolls in, fireworks roll out, the beer tent pops up and everyone winds down. It’s the annual Jubilee, where both adults and little ones are sure to find fun and entertainment. Starting […]

Lions Club hosts 74th annual flare night on June 28

The Lake Orion Lions Cub is sponsoring the 74th Annual “Light up the Night” flare night on June 28. Local lake residents will light thousands of 30-minute red safety road flares around the shoreline of historic Lake Orion and surrounding lakes at 10 p.m. This longest annual unique event was started in 1945 as a […]