Julie Farmer, Diane Valentine, Joanie Curtis, Dawn Gorris, Diane Miszewski, Sheri Lindsay, Kelly Peelish, Leslie Ashley, Heather Hammerl and Pat Pollitt were honored for their work as distinguished support staff in the school district. Staff were given the Betty Campion award and a rowdy round of applause at the May 13 board meeting.
‘These kids gave a valiant effort to the extent that they almost drown,? said Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh of Jonathan Harper’s four friends. Harper, 19, became the first casualty of the 2009 boating season when he fell into Lake Orion, May 2. Kelly Leachman, Ashley Freedman, Greg Latozas and Stephanie Malski were on […]
Did you vote on Cinco de Mayo for the school board election? If not, you aren’t alone. Only 4.09 percent of those registered in the township did, according to the township clerk’s office. ‘The school board expected, and we expected a low turnout,? said Township Clerk Penny Shults. Of the 23,998 voters, 981 cast ballots […]
With bricks, not Botox, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is curing the village’s saggy and wrinkly problem areas. In conjunction with Main Street Oakland County (MSOC), the DDA will give nearly $70,000 away in grant money in two years to businesses within their district for small projects and major renovations. ‘Most grant awards are […]
By Megan Hess Review Staff Writer Jonathan Edward Harper, 19, became the first casualty of the 2009 boating season when he accidentally drowned in Lake Orion on Saturday. Harper was a resident of Orion Township. He and four other friends were on Lake Orion in a pontoon boat when Harper fell into the chilly May […]
Orion Township and Marine Division deputies responded to reports of an overturned boat Sunday, May 3. Two subjects were in the water at around 4:45 that afternoon. Deputies rescued the first victim, who was over 50 yards from shore. The second victim, was assisted by a concerned citizen who rushed into the water when she […]
By Megan Hess Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion Post Office needs your help to ‘stamp out hunger? on Saturday, May 9, when they host their 17th annual food drive. ‘It’s called the Letter Carriers? drive but it’s a whole group of people ? all the staff ? who make it happen,? said Pamela Wilson, […]
Ever heard of the four seasons of Michigan: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction? Well, construction season will soon be in full swing in Lake Orion. This summer begins a three-year project for a downtown facelift. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the village are planning major rennovations for Flint and Broadway that […]
Checked out the bottom of page three lately? A big black line found its home there, featuring one-liners from LO residents on shopping local. ‘Shop local or die,? was our Assistant Publisher Don Rush’s contribution to the new spot. What would mine be? How about, ‘Wal-mart ain’t got nuttin? on this?? Or, ‘local dollars make […]
A special presentation of The Reluctant Dragon sparked creativity in Pine Tree Elementary students. Edco Publishing Company awarded the school a grant funding a puppet rendition of the play and a private lesson from a Detroit marionette company on making dragon puppets.