By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The day-to-day operations of a police department don’t have much in common with a church or a brewery. But in Lake Orion they’re similar in what they stand for and what mark they try to leave on the community. It’s the similarity in community improvement that sparked an idea […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The first day of summer arrives Monday, June 20 at 6:34 p.m. which is known as the summer solstice. In Lake Orion, the day means we are on the cusp of a tradition forged by carnival rides and beer at the Lake Orion Lion’s Jubilee. “Traditions are what make a […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor For volunteers with the Daisy Project, it’s all about inclusion for everybody. The Shelby Township based non-profit raised over $3,500 earlier this month at their Second Annual Poker Pub Crawl in downtown Lake Orion, all of which will fund medical equipment and other recreational items for special needs families. President […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Two outstanding students and employees of Lake Orion’s Culver’s are the happy recipients of $2,500 scholarships. Lake Orion High School 2016 graduate Rilee Harris and Lake Orion resident and home school student Alexandra Simpson, won and are both using the funds to pursue their career dreams. Simpson said her mother […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Firmly gripping the Van de Graaff generator, second grade student Rudy stood patiently as multiple strands of his hair charged and lifted. Pine Tree Elementary second graders learned Monday the Van de Graaff is an electrostatic generator that produces static electricity, and sometimes a little shock after that static, or […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion United Methodist Church (LOUMC) is hosting a 5K run to support their efforts in helping under privileged students in both the Oxford and Lake Orion school districts. The Help Kids Succeed 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 2, at 9:30 a.m. and according to […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion’s athletics program has caught attention nationwide, after ranking third in USA Today’s “2015-16 America’s Best Athletic Program” competition. The fan-vote competition began at the beginning of the academic year, after 4,991 high schools nationwide were entered. Qualifying high schools had to have won at least one state championship within the […]
By Grant Ingalls Review Special Writer Lake Orion Art Center and Waste Management are teaming up for metamorphoses in their annual Re-Create Recycled Art Show. Art Director, Lorene Porter, explained why the show is collaborating with Waste Management. “They have a remarkable recycling program and they support our efforts to engage artists in creating art […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a new executive director and she has no intention of slowing down Lake Orion’s creative momentum. The Village Council approved the appointment of Molly LaLone at their May 23 meeting and she had her first day on Tuesday following Memorial Day. LaLone previously […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer Eighteen years ago the City of Caseville rallied around an idea for a 10-day festival centered around unique ideas. They melded cheeseburgers, local restaurants, the feel of Caribbean living all set to the sounds of Jimmy Buffet and the city called it Cheeseburger in Caseville. Now shortened by attendees […]