By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor Oxford and Orion are merging forces to benefit festivals in both communities this summer with an evening cruise aboard the Grand Princess Riverboat on Lake Orion. The Caribbean Cruise raises funds for the Lone Ranger Parade and Festival in Oxford Aug. 5-6. Oxford businessman Rod Charles, who organizes […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Beautiful sunny skies welcomed the annual Orion Area Chamber of Commerce picnic at Camp Agawam last Thursday. The picnic was sponsored by Culvers of Lake Orion, serving up their famous butter burgers and frozen custard, while the music was blasting and dance moves were being shown off. The warm weather […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Art Center’s new Portraits and Pottery exhibit features an array of work from local artists, from classical in nature, to abstract and whimsical. Art Center Executive Director Janice Price feels the pieces in this show are “Outstanding in subject, technique and just the overall composition.” Price said 18 […]
20 Front Street is known for its intimate music venue featuring a wide array of musical talent and the Tea Room, a hotspot for tea and Kombucha lovers. Just in time for summer, the business has now opened the 20 Creamery, an ice cream walk-up window at the base of […]
The Orion area honored its veterans on Memorial Day, remembering the 41 Orion military soldiers who gave their lives in the service of their country. White crosses symbolically commemorated the 41 at the Orion Veterans Memorial on Odanah Ave.
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 […]