Lake Orion’s Children’s Park becomes an Iron Belle trailhead By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been a long time coming – and a long-awaited boon for bikers, hikers and runners – but the Paint Creek Trail extension into Lake Orion is officially open. Local officials and residents held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 2, […]
Two years ago, Lake Orion and Orion Twp. voters endorsed a sinking fund proposal designed to bring Lake Orion Community Schools’ facilities to functional standards. Years of aging infrastructure required immediate work, handled throughout 2017. The 2 mill sinking fund will generate approximately $3.5 million annually for 10 years and enable a number of projects. […]
Questions regarding the program can be directed to Dawn Ames, Director of Family Ministry, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 248-693-6201 ext. 210, or by emailing dawn.ames@lakeorionumc.org. By Jim Newell Review Editor Many people may be unaware that in a relatively affluent community like Lake Orion, there are students who are in danger of food insecurity. […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) “Super Heroes of Main Street” Celebration was held May 11 at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac. Honors were given out at the Gala to six county downtowns in 11 categories. Lake Orion received honors in two of those categories. Lake […]
From the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff’s Office needs to remind residents of prudent safety precautions related to water activities. We urge boaters and swimmers to please use caution at all times when out on the lakes this summer. Young children need constant, close (within a few feet) supervision in and around the water. […]
There’s still time to become a host family: To become a host family for an international student or for more information: Contact Lake Orion High School Counselor Michele Novak at 248-693-5420 or email michele.novak@lok12.org. Additional information: educatius.org. By Jim Newell Review Editor The world has become a global society, more so in the 21st […]
Did You Know?… Amelia Earhart flight-tested a wingless autogiro prototype version of the helicopter in 1931 and, as a sales agent, sold the first model to William E. Scripps of Orion for use by the Detroit News. (Source: Orion Historical Society.) Most people remember Amelia Earhart as being the second person – and first woman […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, May 31, to share information about the planned construction of a roundabout at the Orion, Miller and Flint roads intersection on the Lake Orion/Orion Township border. The meeting is from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the gymnasium of Blanche Sims Elementary […]
Clergy, Cops and Kids is from 3-10:30 p.m. June 2 in the municipal parking lot on Anderson Street, next to Children’s Park. The fundraiser benefits the Lake Orion Police Department’s Kids & Kops program and summer youth sports programs and the Lake Orion United Methodist Church (LOUMC) community outreach programs. Clergy, Cops and Kids features an […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated after a student at Lake Orion High School threatened to “slaughter” teachers and classmates last week. And while the threat does not appear to be credible – the student later told deputies that it was a joke – the case is still open and […]