By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Department has arrested a North Oakland Transportation Authority employee who allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars using a NOTA gas card. Andrea Nicole Vrsek, a 10-year NOTA employee was arrested on April 27 on one count of Embezzlement – Agent or Trustee, a 5-year felony and $10,000 […]
Lake Orion High School Robotics Team 302 traveled to Missouri last week to compete in the World Championships. Being selected as part of the alliance representing the Darwin subdivision that advanced to the semi-finals, their alliance went on to take the silver. Qualification matches took place in six subdivisions over two days. Team 302 Dragons […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor In a case that has lasted more than a year, the battle between Orion Township and the Detroit Free Press has come to a resolution, with both parties selecting to settle the case of littering versus First Amendment Rights. “The residents should know that we did not lose,” said Supervisor […]
Both the survey and volunteer forms will be available on-line at www.downtownlakeorion.org. Paper copies are available at the DDA office, 118 N. Broadway St. By Susan Carroll Review Writer The village and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are asking for community input to complete a survey that covers 10 areas of citizens’ lives in the […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion High School robotics Team 302 is bound for St. Louis this weekend to see how they stack up against teams from around the world. And they hope that their beloved robot, Night Fury, lives up to its name. The FIRST Robotics Championships is April 27-29 and features more […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion currently has a representative on the Paint Creek Trail Commission, but only as a non-voting member. Now that the Downtown Development Authority is extending the Paint Creek Trail through the village, they have asked the Trail Commission to become a full voting member. The request […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor A North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) employee who allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars using a NOTA gas card is under investigation and could face charges after results of the investigation are turned over to the county prosecutor’s office. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the LOPD was in the […]
LAX for a Cause Benefitting The Fallen and Wounded SoldiersFund 9 a.m. May 6 Lake Orion High School 495 E Scripps Rd $5 entry fee, $15 w/t-shirt By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Friends of Lake Orion Lacrosse will be hosting their annual LAX for a Cause at Lake Orion High School on May […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Missy Francis and her children soon will be taking possession of their new home constructed by the many, many volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County (HOC) and community building partner, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Groundbreaking on the Lake Orion home was last spring, and construction started mid-September […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Need a hair cut or straight razor shave? Stephanie Armstrong welcomes patrons to step into her new business, Silver Fox Barber Shop, to experience a good old-fashioned pampering. The salon opened officially on March 6, offering a way to “discover the barber shop experience,” she said. Stephanie, who spent 6 […]