By Jim Newell Review Writer It’s been more than 73 years since Harold Keener died during World War II while serving aboard the American gunboat the USS Plymouth PG-57, but on Friday the Navy presented his son, Donald Keener, with a long overdue recognition of Harold’s sacrifice to his country. Navy Commander James Semerad presented […]
The Lake Orion Police Department’s 8th annual Shop with a Hero program will take place on Dec. 14, and there is still time for people to support kids in need. The Shop with a Hero program raises money for children in Lake Orion to shop with Lake Orion Police Department officers. The officers accompany the […]
By Jim Newell Review Writer For Erica Mourad, music has always been a part of her life: her mother is a music teacher, Erica plays in a band with her friends and she has a budding solo career. Unbeknownst to Erica, a trip to get over writer’s block turned into a big break and one […]
By Jim Newell Review Writer Sometimes Santa doesn’t wear a red outfit with fluffy white trim. This year, as has been the case for the past half century, the Orion Firefighters Goodfellows will don their full fire gear and share that mantle with Kris Kringle. All day on Dec. 3, the Orion Firefighters Goodfellows from […]
By Jim Newell Review Writer Mrs. Claus and Belle the Reindeer, carolers and kids, hot chocolate and a community Christmas tree lighting and that festive feeling that permeates the air when a community comes together for holiday merriment and a good cause. It was a quintessential downtown Christmas celebration Saturday at Children’s Park off Broadway […]
Opioid overdoses becoming prevalent in Orion and surrounding areas By Georgia Thelen Review Writer The North Oakland Community Coalition (NOCC) hosted “Heroes on the Front Line”, a panel discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Oakland County on Nov. 28. Opioid and heroin addictions have more than doubled in Orion Township in the last three to […]
The Orion Township Public Library (OTPL) hosts The Giving Season: Local Author and Illustrator Fair this Saturday. More than 20 Metro Detroit authors and illustrators will share their works from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the library. Books for all ages and readers will be available for purchase and signing, and children will also […]
The Friends of Camp Agawam present The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, a fundraiser for Camp Agawam. The Ugly Sweater Party will take place at the Alberici Lodge inside of Camp Agawam on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. There will be food, beverages and live entertainment from local band, Tripp ‘N’ Dixie. All proceeds will go […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club annual Christmas Basket Program helps local families and senior citizens who are less fortunate. They are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and new kids’ toys until Dec. 15. The baskets will be packaged and then delivered on Dec. 17. Each Christmas season, the Lions delivers at least a week’s […]
As we move forward, we will be very mindful and sensitive to all of our children and families in the district most of whom will be reassigned to new schools next fall so that the transition will be as smooth as possible. Of course, we will need the help of our parents to do so. […]