By Brian Marshall Review Staff Writer It was like a graduation at Monday’s Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting. A pair of fledgling firefighters, who have been on-call employees with the Orion Township Fire Department, were approved to full-time status by the board after a request by Chief Bob Smith. Jonathan Jones and Steve Martin drew full […]
By Cathy Kimmel-Srock Review Staff Writer It’s something that everyone creates and, with the talent of some local artists, it can even be made into beautiful masterpieces worth admiring. Trash, that is. The Orion Art Center, along with Waste Management, is hosting “Metamorphosis” Re-create Recycled Art Show now through July 15. According to Kathleen Klein, […]
By Cathy Kimmel-Srock Review Staff Writer Whether you want swimming, the beach or a place to barbeque, Green’s Park offers all three and more. “The park is a great atmosphere for families,” said Rosemary Ford, a member of the Village of Lake Orion Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. It features a beach and swim area […]
By Dan Shriner Review Editor A water system reliability report by engineers has recommended improvements costing about $7.8 million to bring Lake Orion’s aging water system up to date. The report, submitted by engineers from the firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, to the Village Council Monday night, suggested the improvements be done in four […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The Orion Township board approved a cost sharing project between DTE Energy and the township that will convert 211 street lights to LED. Slated to be finished this year, the project, which cost just over $70,000, will only cost Orion Township $62,054 through the cost sharing partnership. DTE will […]
The championship title for the Annual Keatington Fishing Derby on Lake Voorheis was hooked by 19-year-old Keatington resident Ryan Szydlowski, who reeled in this 21’ bass at the competition last Saturday, June 11.
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor On Thursday, June 30 Dallas Cowboys football safety Jeff Heath will be conducting his Second Annual Heath Football Camp, with a twist. The Pom Pom’s & Pigskins camp will not only pair young, eager football players with the previous Lake Orion High School 2009 graduate and football star, but also […]
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 […]