Sign’s up, work on new FISH pantry continues

By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor A sign representing hope, help and old-fashioned neighborly compassion was added to the M-24 corridor last week. It was the sign advertising Oxford-Orion FISH’s new pantry location at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd. in Oxford Township. The pantry is not yet open for business as […]

RCOC TO SUSPEND ROAD CONSTRUCTION DURING JULY 4th HOLIDAY

From the Road Commission for Oakland County — released June 27, 2018 Beverly Hills, Mich. — Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Managing Director Dennis Kolar has announced that most RCOC road construction projects will be suspended at 3 p.m.Tuesday, July 3, for the July 4th holiday. Work will resume after 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 5. “The Road Commission wants […]

Lake Orion abuzz with weekend Jubilee fun

Lake Orion abuzz with weekend Jubilee fun

The Lake Orion Lions Club held their annual Jubilee last week, bringing four days of carnival fun to the streets of Lake Orion. The dark skies and bouts of rain didn’t dampen the fun — after all, everyone looks forward to the Jubilee’s rides, food, games and the infamous Lions Club Beer Tent. Attendees anxiously […]

Village of Lake Orion – Roundabout Update

Village of Lake Orion – Roundabout Update

The proposed roundabout at the Miller/Orion/Flint streets intersection is on the agenda for Monday’s Lake Orion Village Council meeting. The council will get an update from a representative from the Road Commission for Oakland County on the roundabout. Construction on the $570,000 project is expected to begin after Labor Day. The council meeting is at […]

Local artists breathe new life into old Dragon sign

Local artists breathe new life into old Dragon sign

By Erica Soroka Review Contributing Writer For forty years, the iconic Lake Orion High School sign has been much more than just a navigation landmark to the education Lake Orion students receive. It not only represents the mascot, the Dragons, but also the school spirit that fills the town. In 1981, Lake Orion High School […]

Julia Dalrymple appointed Orion Twp. trustee

By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township has a new trustee. The township board of trustees voted on Friday to appoint Julia Dalrymple to the position. She was sworn in on Monday before the board meeting. The appointment brings the seven-member board back up to capacity. The appointment came after the board interviewed six members […]

LOHS Class of 2018 sets out to achieve their ‘big dreams’

LOHS Class of 2018 sets out to achieve their ‘big dreams’

By Jim Newell Review Editor There are another 520 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 2018 Commencement Ceremony was Monday night at DTE Energy Theatre, and […]

Village council approves tax abatement for Broadway St. development

By Jim Newell Review Editor The village council approved a commercial rehabilitation exemption certificate for the building development at 120 S. Broadway St., commonly known as the four-story building being constructed on the west side of the road next to the Paint Creek Dam. The exemption, known as a tax abatement, was approved 5-0 during […]