By Chene Koppitz Special Contributor to The Review ORION TWP. — Following the recent resignation of long-time Orion Township Public Library Board of Trustees member Mike Luna, the library board is seeking a replacement. The board consists of six members, all of whom are voting residents of Orion Township. To fill the vacancy, the current […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During their meeting on Oct. 26, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education reviewed information and heard from teachers at Lake Orion High School regarding new course proposals and a request for new text for ninth grade English Language Arts. During their meeting on Nov. 9, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Meijer, Inc. announced that the new Meijer Grocery store in Orion Township will open on Jan. 26, 2023. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value and the great quality our customers have always come to […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — On Monday, the village council met for their final meeting of the year and approved a bid award for a bridge replacement in the village. The council approved a contract with JSS-Macomb LLC for the Meek’s Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project. The cost of the project rounds […]
Feed the Christmas spirit by helping out By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Sorting toys and food, packing boxes and bags with the holiday goodies and essentials, then loading them up on the sleighs (aka, automobiles) and delivering the gifts to area families – kind of sounds like Santa’s elves hard-at-work. Actually, it’s […]
Township trustee position to be up for appointment in 2023 By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Kim Urbanowski is moving up from trustee to treasurer. The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 during its meeting on Monday to appoint Urbanowski to township treasurer, effective on Dec. 20. Supervisor Chris Barnett, Clerk Penny […]
As the holidays loom, the usually consistent meeting schedules for local governments and the school boar shift a bit to allow for holiday time off. With this in mind, meetings this month are scheduled as followed: The Lake Orion Village Council meets on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 21 E. Church St. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education held a work session meeting on Nov. 30 where the board, superintendent and cabinet reviewed the progress of the district’s new strategic plan. The board approved the new strategic plan in April, and has since had two of the […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council received the village’s annual audit presentation last week during their meeting on Nov. 28. Joining the council to give the audit presentation was Greg Soule, a partner at Andrews, Hooper, Pavlik, PLC. Some highlights include a decrease in both the village’s net […]
By Wes Smith Group Publisher I had the pleasure last week of attending the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Impact Awards held at the Paint Creek Country Club. It was my first time attending the annual awards presentation that recognizes Orion Area businesspeople, nonprofit organizations, citizens and businesses for outstanding achievements in both business […]