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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Below is a link to Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett’s 2018 State of the Township address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-sRbLT38k&feature=youtu.be
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 […]
Supervisor highlights businesses, projects, people ‘That make Orion great!’ By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett’s 2018 State of the Township address on March 28 highlighted the people, businesses and projects that shape the community and tell “Our Story.” Hundreds of people attended the address last Wednesday at the Woodside Bible Church […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Paint Creek Trailways Commission discussed the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on the Paint Creek Trail (PCT) during a Public Hearing on March 20. The hearing allowed the commission to gauge public comments on the use of e-bikes on the trail. Cause for the public hearing arose from concerns […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor A Rochester Hills developer has purchased the Lake Orion Pet Centre property on the corner of Anderson and Flint streets in the village, and the purchase could mean more downtown parking, at least in the short term. Jeff Schmitz, founder and owner of J.S. Capitol Group, LLC, made the deal […]
Kaitlyn stands with her big brother Lucus, 6, as her twin sister, Madelyn, offers up a quizzical look while she sits on the Easter Bunny’s lap during the Bunny Bop at the Orion Community Center on Saturday. The festivities included photo opportunities with The Bunny himself, an Easter Egg hunt, crafts and a real bunny. […]