Warm weather draws 255 to Resolution Run

Gabriel Ouzounian Review staff writer Waking at 8 a.m. to frosty Jan. 1 weather to run five kilometers may not sound like a great way to start the new year, but the runners and participants of the 11th annual New Year’s Resolution Run in Lake Orion Village did just that – and loved it. Village […]

Orion Township trustees plan for eco-friendly future

Gabriel Ouzounian Review staff writer Orion Township is trying to be more environmentally concious, and with the help of their renamed environmental committee, they’re hoping to maintain the area with a greener attitude. In April 2010, the Orion Township Board of Trustees changed the name of their Solid Waste and Recycling Committee to the Orion […]

Budget approved, township to ‘spend down? huge fund balance

Officials in Orion Township have calculated, ironed out, and approved their 2011 budget. At the Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Dec. 20, the proposed budget passed with a vote of 6-0, with John Steimel absent from the vote. The projected 2011 year-end general fund for expenditures total $4,632,952, down from 2010’s projected […]

‘We want to be more transparent?

The decorations downtown, renovations done in the village, the Farmer’s Market, and even the tree lighting ceremony have all been planned and orchestrated by the same people. It’s all the work of the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Yet while the DDA has done a great deal to spruce up the downtown area, they […]

Refining the art of stage performance

It was about one year ago that the people of Lake Orion were treated to the student production of ‘Annie get your Gun,? and the talents of then LOHS senior Diane McNulty. Those who enjoyed witnessing the actress’s ability will be happy to know that McNulty is continuing her pursuit of becoming a performer at […]

Sign regulations updated

The sign regulations for downtown Lake Orion have been changed as of the Village Council meeting on Dec. 14. But the change isn’t drastic. The only difference between the old legislation, signed into effect in November of 1993, is the way in which districts are referred to in the law. For example, a phrase in […]

Village finances holding steady

It appears as if the Village of Lake Orion is holding steady in terms of finances. During the audit presentation given to the Lake Orion Village Council on Tuesday, Dec. 14, the overall message was that the Village was doing ‘great,? considering the economic climate. ‘This has always been a fiscally very conservative council, you’ve […]

Lions host charity event

This year’s Lion’s Club charity auction dinner, hosted by Milosh Palace auto dealership, was a big hit with the crowds, as always. Hundreds of people joined in the merriment, enjoying dinner, drinks and the company of good friends — for a good cause. Proceeds from the event, which included a live and silent auction, support […]

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