New council members to be sworn in Monday

Next Monday marks not only the next regular meeting of the Village Council, but also the swearing in of the four individuals that voters chose during the Sept. 11 election. Douglas Dendel (running as a write-in; 92 votes) and Kenneth Van Portfliet (92) will return to council, and will be joined by newcomers David Churchill […]

Warm up those taste buds, it’s chili time!

Get out your aprons and famous chili recipes as the Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting the Chili Challenge in conjunction with Barn Daze, held on Saturday, Sept. 29. The challenge is open for those interested participants that think they have the best chili, whether it be an individual, organization or business. According […]

Scripps Days: Inside the mansion

Volunteer docents will take individuals on tours of the mansion during Scripps Days. This picture, shows only a small amount of the sights to see, were taken during one of the docent training events held last month (see our photo page in this week’s Review for more). ‘The Historical Society is grateful to all the […]

write out loud

Jim Casper hasn’t had it easy. He deals with Lyme Disease everyday, and due to a misdiagnosis early on (the doctors originally thought he had multiple sclerosis), the disease has taken a large toll on his body. He uses a cane to get around, and by late morning, has used his energy reserve for the […]

Quilt display, classes at library

It’s all about quilting at the Orion Township Library this month, with the current display of the Michigan Quilt Project. According to Adult Librarian Beth Sheridan, as part of the Michigan Quilt Project, Michigan State University Museum, with the help of quilters from all over the state, developed sets of quilt blocks to celebrate quilting […]

Oldies, but goodies at Senior Center car cruise

Classic cars descended upon Lake Orion on Saturday, when the first annual Orion Senior Center Classic Car Cruise was held at Golling Pontiac-GMC. According to Orion Senior Center Director Lisa Sokol, over 220 cars and around 1,000 people attended the event. ?(It) surpassed all of our expectations,? Sokol said, adding that the event was so […]

Library to host book reading, signing event

Mary Ellen Soroka, a resident of Orion for 20 years, has experienced a lot of crises, shake-ups and turmoil in the past few years of her life. She has lost people she loved and experienced a life-threatening accident. But one thing has helped her cope ? writing. ‘Writing was very cathartic for me in order […]

Local generosity equaled summer fun

Local generosity fueled summer fun for over 50 kids that were able to attend summer camps thanks to supporters of the Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) Adopt-A-Camper program. Through donations from Orion Township, Oxford/Orion FISH, Carey Colleen Women’s Auxiliary, Orion Oaks Elementary Student Council, Pine Tree PTO, the Bastian Family and Totally Hair Salon, the […]

Lights, camera… award for local cable guy

Lake Orion resident Joe Johnson knows all about the magic of television. For the last 20 years, he has been working in public access television, creating programming and helping train others to create their own visions. ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else,? he said. ‘I love video production and I love teaching.? For the last […]

Local woman chosen to help United Way kick off annual drive

Tiffany Dunlap, of Lake Orion, is a lot of things. She’s a young woman, a mother, a recent a high school graduate and she is also considered a United Way success story. She was chosen, along with eight other individuals and one school, to help the United Way for Southeastern Michigan kick off their 59th […]

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