The Orion Township Board passed a resolution Monday night that could lead to an ordinance banning gas-powered boats from Square Lake. Some three dozen residents living on or around the lake spoke during a 40-minute public hearing before the board action, all but five of which spoke in favor of the ban. Eighteen-year lake resident […]
With the start of the school year fast approaching, the Lake Orion Board of Education received a petition last week signed by 39 parents to put a bus drop-off at the Boys and Girls Club on Waldon Road. But school officials said there’s nothing they can do given the status of the club. Elizabeth Finn, […]
No, this is not a promo for an upcoming episode of Law & Order (though that Sam Waterston is really dreamy). What I’m doing here is simply offering some thoughts on a few stories in this week’s Lake Orion Review. Consider it a supplement to the fine reading you’ve already accomplished this week… ‘The bus […]
The Orion Music Studio, located at 118 N. Broadway in downtown Lake Orion continues to expand on the instruction opportunities offered to interested students. Among other recent additions to the staff is Janet Mourad, who teaches paino and flute at the studio. Mourad joined the studio in January and brings over 25 years of playing […]
Based on their 27.5-percent increase in revenue from 2005 to 2006, Milosch’s Palace Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Inc., on Lapeer Road was honored as one of Crain’s fastest-growing companies. The Crain’s Detroit Business list, released on July 23, had the longtime Orion Township automotive dealer listed 22nd of all eligible metro-Detroit businesses. Managing partners Don and Brian Milosch […]
Charles Ring’s trip to Washington D.C. earlier this summer is one the Lake Orion resident said he’ll never forget. Ring was among a group of Michigan World War II Veterans who visited the National WWII Memorial thanks to Honor Flight Michigan, Inc. Royal Oak businessman Dave Cameron and his wife, Carole, founded the non-profit organization, […]
Lake Orion boys soccer Coach Erick Pfeiffer is the first to admit that last season was a rebuilding one for his program. ‘We ended up fourth place in the league (OAA I) and that’s kind of what I expected,? Pfeiffer said. But the coach said expectations are much higher this fall. ‘On paper, we’re as […]
I’m going to Disney World!? It’s a phrase athletes often say after winning a championship. But when defense of your championship starts just two months after finishing the last season, as in the case of the Lake Orion High School girls golf squad, finding time for a trip to Florida can be a little tough. […]
Twenty unanswered points early in the fourth quarter helped Lake Orion reclaim the lead from Oak Park and the Dragons went on for a 34-25 victory Friday night at Dragon Stadium. The start of the game was delayed by over an hour due to the weather. Cortez McKinley rushed for over 100 yards and a […]
A centrally-located public safety complex has received the go-ahead from the Orion Township Board, and construction could begin within the year. The board accepted a proposal on Aug. 6 for architect/engineering services from French Associates. The new complex will house the Orion Substation of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, the Department of Public Works and […]