By Jim Newell Review Editor Many people knew Bill Haydel as a past Orion Township supervisor, or as “Bill the Barber” for the barbershop he owned. Haydel also was a veteran and on Saturday his family, friends and former neighbors honored his service to the country by installing a commemorative marker at the Orion Veterans […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The intense focus, the unmistakable metal ping – followed by cheers from one side and groans from the other – is the sound of another ringer on the horseshoe pits. For Doug Bailey of Clarkston and Ron Price of Lake Orion, both of the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club, the path […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Only in Lake Orion would you find two off- duty police officers repairing a damaged porch for a homeowner. Three weeks ago, the Biton’s received the keys to their new home on Algene Road: the same day that someone ran into their back porch with a car. The Lake […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Downtown Lake Orion, a beautiful summer day and classic cars aligned this year for a perfect day for the Golling Buick GMC annual Classic Car show on Saturday. The car show featured 180 classic vehicles – trucks, hot rods, muscle cars, sedans and motorcycles – local businesses selling their wares, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Pine Tree Elementary may have closed in June but its fate remains uncertain. The Lake Orion Board of Education and the board’s Asset Planning Committee tabled any discussion about selling or repurposing Pine Tree until after the school year ended. Now, the district is revisiting what it should do with […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer The War Dog Monument portrays two military German Shepherds cast in bronze, atop a base of sand bags memorializing the heroic canines that served alongside soldiers during times of war and peace. German Shepherds are still commonly used in the American military for their agility, strength and courage. The monument […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Perry Street sanitary sewer pipe replacement project began on Aug. 7. VIL Construction of Sterling Heights was awarded the job at a cost of $223,315. “We have been watching the pipe for a while and it is now time to replace it,” said Village Manager Joe Young. The construction […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Fire trucks, police cars, a cement mixer, road commission construction vehicles, bulldozers and backhoes. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office sent a SWAT vehicle and motorcycle. Oh, and a helicopter from Life Flight of Michigan. A big hit with the kids. These were just some of the vehicles at this year’s […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Construction and renovation projects are currently underway at the Lake Orion schools. The projects are the first in a line of repairs and renovations being paid for by the district’s sinking fund. Last August, Orion residents passed the building and site sinking fund, with 57 percent of voters supporting the […]
Just Serve is a smart-phone app that connects volunteers with charities and civic organizations. Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett wants residents and organizations to download the free, faith-based service. “No community has more civic pride and volunteer spirit than Orion,” said Barnett. “The Just Serve app is a perfect way to build on that. I […]