Donald Milosch, Orion entrepreneur and philanthropist, dies at 91

By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township businessman Donald Milosch built a used car dealership into one of the top 100 Chrysler dealerships in the world. He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to family and friends and community involvement. Donald Milosch, born March 9, 1927 and a resident of Oxford, died April 12. […]

It’s Family Funfest time with the OAYA

It’s Family Funfest time with the OAYA

The Orion Area Youth Assistance hosts its annual Family Funfest from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Education Resource Center (CERC) building, 455 E. Scripps Rd. The free fantabulous Funfest evening includes a fun house, photo booth, cake walk, bowling, refreshments, crafts, visits from police officers and firefighters and a slew of games and activities […]

Art Studio host ‘One Woman, One Man’ art show May 4-5

Art Studio host ‘One Woman, One Man’ art show May 4-5

The Art Studio at Moose Tree hosts the One Woman, One Man art show from 5-9 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 5. Orion area artist Brenda Pescia will display her handcrafted pottery and artist Mike Hendrix  will be display his portraits. Both have been featured artists at the Orion […]

Village doesn’t want to be part of township’s Parks & Rec. millage

Lake Orion to propose its own millage to voters in August By Susan Carroll Review Writer, and Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township plans to put a 1-mill parks and recreation millage proposal on the Aug. 7 primary ballot for voters’ approval, but the Lake Orion Village Council doesn’t want any part of it. During […]

Renovations are underway at Fire Station No. 1 in Lake Orion

Renovations are underway at Fire Station No. 1 in Lake Orion

By Jim Newell Review Editor Construction is underway at Fire Station No. 1, an investment that township officials hope will bring the nearly 40-year-old building up-to-date to meet the Orion Township Fire Department’s needs for decades to come. The fire station at 93 S. Anderson St. in Lake Orion closed March 31. Construction began April […]

Village updates Green’s Park fees and hours

By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Lake Orion Village Council approved the Green’s Park summer 2018 operation recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at the council’s April 9 meeting. There was a discussion among the council and input from residents on the fee structure of the park. In 2017, residents were charged an […]

Lake Orion DDA begins branding strategy

By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority is working on a formal branding marketing campaign. Last Thursday, the DDA started the process by meeting with several community business members in a brainstorming session seeking ideas on how to market the Lake Orion area. The DDA plans to promote the town and […]

‘Nain Rouge’ cast & crew meet with Lake Orion residents

‘Nain Rouge’ cast & crew meet with Lake Orion residents

By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion has succumbed to the spell of The Nain Rouge. Since last summer, Kyyba Films has been shooting scenes for Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge in various locales throughout the Orion area. More than a hundred people attended a meet-and-greet April 5 at the Orion Center, getting […]

Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett says allegations are ‘false’ and ‘malicious’

By Jim Newell Review Editor Township Supervisor Chris Barnett says he will “not be intimidated by false and malicious accusations” made by Clerk Penny Shults that he assaulted her by bumping the back of her chair during a staff meeting. The alleged assault supposedly occurred at the beginning of a township department heads meeting on […]