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 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor After 31 years with the Orion Township Fire Department, Chief Bob Smith has another accolade to his list of credentials – Citizen of the Month. Supervisor Chris Barnett presented Smith with a certificate recognizing him as the August Citizen of the Month at Monday’s board of trustees meeting. The recognition […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor A Pontiac man was sentenced July 24 to 100-150 years in prison for the death of an Independence Township man after a high-speed police chase in Orion Township last year. Rashed Brown, 31, received the sentence on a second-degree murder charge. He also received a 19-60 year sentence for fleeing […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor A 16-year-old Orion Township teen who had most of Southeast Michigan looking for him has been found and is back in Children’s Village in Pontiac awaiting a court date. Lt. Wendy Reyes of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on July 25 that Nathan Charles Greiwe had been apprehended by […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Coffee connoisseurs may have wept when Andrea Rank announced she would be closing Crates Coffee, but the community showed up in droves to say goodbye on Sunday and enjoy one last round of brew. Friends and loyal patrons poured into the shop to say goodbye, chat and reminisce. Families played […]
Susan Carroll Review Writer Junior golfers take over the Paint Creek Country Club course from 8-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays from late June through Aug. 15. The entire course closes to members who embrace and support the kids program. Closing the course allows the kids to get experience on the entire 18-hole course. Instructor for the […]