By Jim Newell Review Editor Another year nearly over and a new one about to begin. This week, The Lake Orion Review looks back at some of the stories that shaped the community in the first half of 2017 — the news, business, sports and school highlights in Orion Township and Lake Orion from January […]
The Lake Orion DDA’s 19th annual New Year’s Resolution 5K Run/Walk and 1.5-mile Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. Jan. 1. Race-day registration and check-in begins at 9 a.m. at Fork n’ Pint, 51 N. Broadway St. There will be complimentary coffee, and a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Cost is $25 for […]
103 homes could be built at the site By Jim Newell Review Editor The proposed Gregory Meadows subdivision is moving forward after the township’s board of trustees voted to accept a court-ordered consent judgment at its meeting Dec. 18. The agreement settles litigation that had gone on for months after the board rejected the developer’s […]
Here, left to right, are Riley, 4th grade, Dylan, 6th grade and Ryan, 4th grade, as they grabbed their sleds and headed over to Paint Creek Elementary to find the biggest hills they could sail down on the unexpected day off school. Photo by Susan Carroll. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Sorting toys and food, packing boxes and bags with the holiday goodies and essentials, then loading them up on the sleighs (aka, automobiles) and delivering to area families – kind of sounds like Santa’s elves hard-at-work. In actuality it’s the Lake Orion Lions Club, which held their annual Christmas Basket […]
Susan Carroll Review Writer Even at Lake Orion High School there are kids in financially struggling situations and there just isn’t enough money to buy clothing. Most people go to their closet, gaze over the contents and decide on which outfit to wear. But not all kids have that luxury, and that’s where the Clothing […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township Firefighter Derek Welch has participated in three Shop with a Hero events and said giving back to the community and seeing the kids get excited when they get to pick out gifts is what it’s all about. “It’s for kids that might not have an opportunity for a […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club is planning its annual Ice Golf Tournament fundraiser, a community favorite, and for the dedicated members of the club their service is a call to find ways to better their community. “Our club’s motto from the beginning was ‘Service Above Self,’” said club President […]
It is that time of year. Just about every community has sidewalk snow and ice removal laws, the Village of Lake Orion is no different. We ask that everyone consider the following facts about clean sidewalks. • For many folks, including many senior citizens, the ability to walk the neighborhood year round is crucial to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lights on the Lake Christmas light show is back, providing holiday cheer and supporting a good cause. Lindsey-Anne and Rob Gawthrop started the light show two years ago. “We’re hoping to make this a holiday tradition for people,” Lindsey-Ann said. The light show runs 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 […]