The 2017 Lake Orion Lion’s Club Lion Races are being held March 18 at the Knights of Columbus hall, 1400 Orion Rd. “We race wooden lions that are decorated by the organizations that purchase them. There are six at a time… The first one to the end wins,” said Lions Club member Jim Pettinato. Six […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor For years Lake Orion students visited the Moose Tree Nature Preserve – walking the trails abounding with wildlife, learning about the natural world as part of their science lessons and visiting the famed Moose Tree. Now, the Orion Art Center and its artists will find inspiration at the Moose Tree […]
First round of applicant reviews begins Thursday By Georgia Thelen Staff Writer The Village of Lake Orion has received several applications for a new village manager to fill the vacancy left by former Manager Darwin McClary, and will soon begin the review process. The village has received nine applications for the position thus far and […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor A local woman who selflessly dedicated much of her life to helping mothers in need and their babies has passed away. Oxford resident Theresa “Gerry” Milosch, one of the founding members of the Oxford Pregnancy Center, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. She was 87 years old. Milosch “She […]
The Orion Twp. Fire Department fought against “heavy fire conditions” during a chimney fire that spread late Sunday night at a home in the 200 block of Pine Lake Lane. The call came in at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Feb. 27, said Lt. Chris Hagan, Orion Twp. Fire Dept. public information officer in a statement […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Dept. has completed an investigation into an officer-involved traffic accident, in which the on-duty officer crashed his patrol car into the front porch of a home in January. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said the officer, a 12-year veteran, had received “corrective action” and that […]
Sheriff’s Deputies catch suspects at the scene By Jim Newell Review Editor For the second time in as many weeks vandals have left their mark on the Paint Creek Trail, but this time the suspects were caught red-handed, holding cans of spray paint as Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies confronted the youths on the trail. A […]
By Georgia Thelen Staff Writer The Feb. 27 village council meeting held a special segment for the officers and families involved in the Jan. 28 fire at the Lake Orion Pet Centre. Lake Orion Police Dept. officers Brian Martinez and Todd Stanfield were patrolling the area when the flames started. The two officers went into […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor I remember my foray into vandalism. It was an exciting time, complete with that sensation of butterflies floating around in my stomach; the appreciation for the rich, vibrant colors emerging on my canvas; and, I must admit, more than a little pride with my own budding creativity. My mom caught […]
It’s been a tough week for the Lake Orion boys varsity basketball, losing three games in four nights last week before heading into the final week of the regular season. Linden dominated the Dragons on Feb. 21, then the next night Lake Orion lost a heartbreaker to Birmingham Groves Feb. 22 after taking the lead […]