We all know the statistics about young drivers. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh says that’s a good place to start when looking at statistics about young drinkers. ‘Underage drivers are inexperienced in driving and tend to make mistakes behind the wheel,? Narsh said. ‘The same goes for younger drinkers.? It is, after all, the […]
It’s been a busy month at the Orion Township Public Library. In addition to working hard at promoting their expansion proposal for the May 8 vote, last week the library was packed because of Spring Break in the schools. And this week, they are in the midst of celebrating ‘National Library Week.? As part of […]
Lake Orion has high hopes for its girls golf squad this season, but first they have to get out on the course. If all goes according to plan, the team will play a couple of competitive rounds this week. ‘We need the weather to cooperate,? noted Coach Megan Daly, who is in her third year […]
An 11-day layoff wasn’t enough to stop Lake Orion’s bats from catching fire during a win last Friday over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (11-1) and a doubleheader sweep of Fraser (13-2 and 10-1). Against St. Mary’s, Chris Lum hit a three-run home run in the third inning and Connor Mielock added a grand slam an […]
Township officials are examining the most recent fire dispatch agreement offered by the village and could come to a decision by the end of the month. ‘There are expectations on the part of the village that we come to an agreement sooner rather than later,? said Trustee John Garlicki. Garlicki was part of a committee […]
Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion continue to squabble over a figure for dispatch services, though both sides think they are getting close to a solution. The issue was first reported by The Review last December. The township contracts with the village for its fire dispatch services, which cost nearly $70,000 in 2006. […]
After some discussion between Orion Township representatives and Lake Orion Community Schools officials, the district has decided to continue its operation of the Moose Tree Nature Preserve. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum David Beiter said both sides liked the idea of allowing the public to use Moose Tree, but the dollars just didn’t add up. ‘If […]
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Next week, however, art enthusiasts across Lake Orion will gladly exchange those thousand words for a simple clue. It’s all part of the Orion Art Center’s ‘Mystery Art Tour and Wine Tasting,? set to take place on Friday, April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. The […]
In celebration of 24 years of Chrysler Group minivan production and more than 11 million vehicles sold, Palace Chrysler, located on Lapeer Road, has teamed with Oakview Middle School for a special promotion this month. Palace Chrysler invites school faculty and student family members to compete in the ‘Drive for Your School Challenge,? with a […]
Being a few years away from getting a driver’s license hasn’t stopped Waldon Middle School seventh grader Chris Chaffee from getting involved with the Baldwin Road widening project. Chaffee, a member of Boy Scout Troop #284 at King of Kings Lutheran Church is examining what young people can do to help the project. As a […]