Miracle League Field to open this summer

Miracle League Field to open this summer

By Jim Newell Review Editor The crack of a bat, the roar of the crowd, the high-fives and cheers – these are the things that make baseball such an endearing American game. And at the games soon to be played at Friendship Park, everyone plays, everyone has a great time – so everyone wins. That’s […]

LOCS not planning to recommend layoffs for 2019-20 school year

As the current school year comes to an end, the LOCS administration and board of education begins to make preparations for the 2019-2020 school year. During the April 24 board of education meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick Arnett mentioned that the district was currently evaluating their staffing needs for the 2019-2020 school year. […]

Sport the red, white and blue for the Orion Veterans Memorial Day 5k

It’s the race with a patriotic twist, drawing runners, walkers and supporters from throughout the area. The third annual Orion Veterans Memorial Day 5k run/walk is May 27 and registration is now open for participants. This year’s event will start and finish on Anderson Street next to the Children’s Park parking lot. Each participant to […]

Orion Twp. board approves new budget & procurement director hire

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its April 15 meeting to hire Ashley Coyle as the township’s new budget and procurement director. The township created the position, a fulltime, non-union, salaried position with a starting salary of $75,000 per year plus benefits. Coyle will likely start May […]

Give the community some LOve during Orion Green-Up this weekend

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Living in a beautiful and clean community is never a given. For the fourth year, Orion Township’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to come out and do their part to help make the community cleaner. The official Orion Green Up will take place from 1-4 p.m. on April 27 […]

American Legion continues Egg-cellent Easter tradition

American Legion continues Egg-cellent Easter tradition

By Jim Newell Review Editor Kids zigzagged through Children’s Park, their little fingers quickly snatching up treat-filled plastic eggs in mad dash to fill their baskets to the brim. The smiles, the joy. The impending sugar rush. The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 233 held their annual Easter activities, inviting local families to come […]

OAYA, Comm. Ed. offer an evening of activities during Family Fun Fest

By Jim Newell Review Editor Unplug yourself from the phones and laptops, tablets and other I-devices for a night of family-friendly fun on Thursday. The Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) annual Family Fun Fest is 6-8 p.m. April 25 at the Community Education Resource Center (CERC), 455 E. Scripps Rd. The OAYA is partnering with […]

Village proceeds with land purchase negotiations for more parking

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion is proceeding with negotiations to potentially purchase two parcels of land from Lake Orion United Methodist Church with the intent of turning those parcels into additional parking lots. Village Manager Joe Young said a meeting with the Lake Orion United Methodist Church’s broker was scheduled […]

Take a tour of DIA Inside Out through downtown Lake Orion

Take a tour of DIA Inside Out through downtown Lake Orion

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Visitors to downtown Lake Orion may have noticed several new additions to the landscape in the past week. On April 15, the Detroit Institute of Arts set up 10 featured works of art around downtown buildings and landmarks ranging from Lake Orion Village Hall to Lake Orion Lumber Company. DIA […]