Tim Riley of Snow Bound Adventures gave local residents a taste of ‘mushing? Sunday at Orion Oaks Park when he offered dogsled rides, and a workshop for those who wanted to try the sport with their own four-legged friends. See more from this event in this week’s print edition of The Lake Orion Review. Photo […]
Girl Scouts from across the Lake Orion area gathered at Lake Orion United Methodist Church on Sunday for the fourth annual cook-off event.? ‘I wanted to get the girls excited about cooking and learn the science of cooking,? said coordinator Sharon Kelly. ‘Many girls and families don’t have the time to put in the kitchen […]
Now the real work begins. That was the word from Orion Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb, who at last week’s regular meeting of the township board gave an update, along with a preview of what comes next, on the new senior/community center With an expected completion date of June 1, Gibb said trustees – and interested […]
Young Americans are coming to town, and they’re hoping Lake Orion residents will open their hearts and their homes while they’re here. ‘We need six or seven more host families,? said Karen Appledorn, a Lake Orion parent and staunch supporter of Young Americans. The organization, a non-profit group whose members teach music, dance and performance […]
It took one over-conservative Oxford treasurer and a generous landlord to move a substation-sharing proposal between Orion and Oxford off the table and into the can. At least for now. The plan was to combine housing for Oxford’s police operation with the current Orion substation on Joslyn Road. By combining housing and command staff with […]
About 70 girls from Blanche Sims Elementary had a special night out with Dad last week when the school hosted its annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The following day, moms and sons were bowled over with a great time at Collier Lanes.
Dust off your dancing shoes, tune up your tuba and master your magic tricks. The first-ever ‘Lake Orion’s Got Talent!? is coming March 19 to Lake Orion High School. The event benefits 1,000 Conversations about Mental Health in Lake Orion and features four $250 prizes and a grand prize of $1,000. ‘The idea is to […]
If the nose knows, police in Orion may have uncovered a sizable marijuana grow operation. According to Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe, an Orion Township deputy was dispatched to the area of Central and Indianwood about 5 a.m. Thursday to check on a ‘suspicious circumstances? report ? a caller said the doors of a parked […]
By Laura Colvin Review editor Total compensation – salaries and benefits – must be continually evaluated. That was a large part of last week’s message as the Lake Orion Community Schools? Board of Education delved into instructional expenses in an ongoing discussion about the district’s 2011-2012 budget. ‘We need to look at reductions realistically,? said […]
By Laura Colvin Review editor It’s got to be fun. That’s the philosophy of Shawn Clement, who was busy this week with final details at fLipSpot Gymnastics and Cheer, a new state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open Jan. 31 in Orion Township. ‘We’re a fun, family-oriented business,? said Clement, fLipSpot owner and director, noting he’ll put […]