Lake Orion’s Children’s Park becomes an Iron Belle trailhead By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been a long time coming – and a long-awaited boon for bikers, hikers and runners – but the Paint Creek Trail extension into Lake Orion is officially open. Local officials and residents held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 2, […]
Basil (Budd) Floyd Wethy of Lake Orion was born on August 6, 1935 in Lake Orion to loving parents, Frank and Marvel (nee Dickinson) Wethy. He passed away April 19, 2018. He was 82-years-old. Upon high school graduation, Budd married the love of his life, Lorraine (nee Abbey), with whom he spent the rest of […]
The 2018 season is about to begin on April 24th at 7 p.m. in the beautiful Village of Lake Orion off Anderson Street behind Children’s Park. Have you been telling yourself you would like to get some exercise, meet new people and have some exciting competition pitching horseshoes? Well this is your chance to be […]
James “Jim” Edward Barc; of Lake Orion; passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the age of 68. Jim is survived by his wife Kristy; his daughter Jill; many special family members and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Stephanie Barc; his sister Phyllis […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The intense focus, the unmistakable metal ping – followed by cheers from one side and groans from the other – is the sound of another ringer on the horseshoe pits. For Doug Bailey of Clarkston and Ron Price of Lake Orion, both of the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club, the path […]
Ten competitors took part in the Senior Olympics horseshoe event at the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club’s pits on Wednesday, including the eight pictured here: (Front row, l-r) Jerry Underfer (silver medal), Joseph Saikowski (gold), William Vincent of the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club (gold), Nancy Ligeski (William’s daughter), Clip Connin (gold). (Back row, l-r) Tom Hosler […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer That unmistakable metal ping, followed by cheers from one side and groans from the other, is the sound of another ringer on the horseshoe pits. Lake Orion hosted a Michigan Horseshoe Pitchers Association state doubles tournament last Saturday, with nine Orion residents competing among the pitchers. Twenty-three teams total […]
If it’s the sound of “ringers” you are looking for, you are in luck with the oldest horseshoe club in the state of Michigan calling Orion home. The Lake Orion Horseshoe Club, who hosted its first Money Tournament last Saturday, will be busy once again this weekend as they are hosting the States Doubles Tournament […]
Interested in pitching horseshoes with the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club? Now is your chance to come down to the horseshoe courts, in the beautiful Village of Lake Orion. We are located behind Children’s’ Park by Fire Station #1. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the club members, play some horseshoes and get […]
The Widowed Support Group will meet on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Independence Township Senior Center. This month’s topic is ‘How extraordinary experiences can help establish a new relationship with your deceased loved one.? Lead by facilitator Alicia Brown, the meeting is open to all area residents of all ages recently widowed. There […]