Orion Twp. Board hires Duke as new fire chief

By Jim Newell Review Editor After six-and-a-half months and an extensive search, Orion Township has a new fire chief. The Orion Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Robert Duke as the new fire chief at its Feb. 20 meeting. Duke’s tentative start date is April 1, pending contract negotiations with the township. “I’m extremely […]

Parks & Rec Advisory Committee seeks input

The Village of Lake Orion Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the conference room at Village Hall. Manager Joe Young said the committee will discuss how the village uses the parks and how it can best promote the “village experience.” “We want to enhance the experience of having a […]

Curtis Floor Covering closing after 64 years

By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor Providing goods and services to customers is the textbook definition of a business. But when a business does what it does in the same community for 64 years, it moves beyond the textbook and becomes a local institution. And when that institution faithfully serves four generations, turning houses into […]

Twp. Board awards Parks & Recreation Master Plan bid

By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township officials are beginning the process of updating the parks & recreation master plan, which will help guide the parks and recreation department over the next five years. During its Feb. 5 meeting, the board of trustees approved a $22,505 contract with Beckett & Raeder, Inc. to develop the […]

Taste of the Town returns to add a little flavor to Lake Orion

By Jim Newell Review Editor Need a little something to spice up a Saturday night? The Lake Orion Lions Club and Lake Orion United Methodist Church (LOUMC) are hosting the Taste of the Town event on Feb. 24. This year’s flavorful festivities feature food samples from local restaurants, a silent and live auction and music. […]

10 (more) Dragons sign to play college sports

10 (more) Dragons sign to play college sports

By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion High School has a tradition of sending its student-athletes on to college to continue their playing careers, those continue to excel academically and athletically. On Feb. 7, 10 more student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Having a public […]