By Susan Carroll Review Writer The Road Commission for Oakland County will be hosting a meeting on June 7 that is open to the public to address the Baldwin Road widening construction project. The public will be able to meet with the road commission staff in an informal setting to have their questions answered regarding […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Memorial Day marked the unofficial beginning of the boating season, with boaters, personal watercraft users, swimmers and kayakers all taking to the lakes for another season of summer fun in Lake Orion. The summer also marks the return of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Hughes to Lake Orion for another […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Each chime of the bell was a melodious, yet somber reminder of the toll taken on Orion’s veterans as members of the North Oakland VFW Post 334 read the names of the 41 Orion military soldiers who have died in service to their country. The Memorial Day ceremony at the […]
While this Memorial Day featured ceremonies honoring veterans, the annual Memorial Day Parade and a new 5K run/walk provided a memorable day for Orion families as well. The Lake Orion Police Department partnered with American Legion Post 233 to honor WWII veteran Bob Butler as the 2017 Lake Orion Memorial Day Honored Veteran. Butler and […]
Stadium Drive Elementary School of the Arts held their 18th annual, and final, Dance Spectacular. “Mrs. D’Annumzio, our dance teacher, is amazing,” said support staffer Jill Potter during the performance on Wednesday. 196 elementary dancers from kindergarten through fifth grade entertained an audience filled will proud families and friends. The students performed “create-your-own” dances to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Residents will see what may look like an increase on their tax bills this July, but it is in fact the same tax rate they’ve been paying all along. Only now, the police millage is included on the July tax bill in addition to the village General Fund operating millage […]
‘Prohibition’ comes to Lake Orion By Jim Newell Review Editor Prohibition has come to Lake Orion. No, not the Elliot Ness “Untouchables” stopping bootleggers variety, but a vintage 1929 Chris-Craft speed boat that hearkens back to the “olden days” and reminds people of something out of a Hollywood movie. Residents may have seen the classic […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) took an unusual tactic to attracting more students to the district May 17, inviting area realtors for an informational breakfast to promote the district’s best features. The intent of the approach was to highlight the district with the hopes that when the realtors are recommending […]
On the evenings of May 11 and May 12, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. was performed by Waldon Middle School’s cast and crew. The shows were sold out with “standing room only” available both nights. Sitting in the director’s chair was Waldon’s choir director, Christina Buffa, with the assistance of student directors Alana Bennett […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township officials are working on a plan to bring $1.7 million in sidewalk and pathway improvements to Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS), and will submit a proposal for the Safe Routes to School grant by the end of the month. The township Board of Trustees held a public hearing […]