Police Chief Jerry Narsh reports that Lake Orion Police officers will perform safety inspections on Halloween treats at the police department, 37 E. Flint Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night. Officers will also conduct community safety patrols throughout the village on Halloween to ensure the safety of children. Chief Narsh urges parents who […]
Most would agree that participating in athletic competition helps build character, discipline and leadership skills. It also takes smarts to be the best in any given sport. For young people, taking part in athletic programs provides them with experience they can apply to real-world situations. For most youngsters, just being able to play is ample […]
The winds whistled mightily and there was a distinct chill in the air Saturday as hundred’s gathered at Friendship Park for the Fifth Annual Barn Daze celebration. Despite the cool-down, the friendly conversation and good times shared among the visitors managed to keep everyone warm. While many bundled up in winter garb, others opted for […]
Most Lake Orion businesses are reportedly not being affected by new legislation that saw the minimum hourly wage rise from $5.15 to $6.95 on Oct. 1. The increase marks the first time in nine years that Michigan’s minimum wage has risen. The legislation was signed into law in March by Governor Granholm. While the majority […]
Oakview Middle School Principal Alice Seppanen believes today’s students are essentially the same as they were 30 years ago — back when she began her career in education. But one thing has changed, Seppanen says. ‘The world our children are living in is much different than it was then.? Seppanen, who has served as Oakview’s […]
Grab your hat, put on some comfortable duds and get ready to have a good-ole? time at Saturday’s (Oct. 14) 5th Annual ‘Barn Daze? at Friendship Park. Sponsored by the Orion Township Parks & Recreation Dept., the event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jennifer Rowe, recreation program supervisor for the past six […]
I was just getting adjusted to my new surroundings at the Lake Orion Review offices last Thursday morning, when an unexpected and very welcome telephone call came in. It was from Berle Bauroth, an old friend and longtime Lake Orion resident and businessman. The owner of Mr. B’s barbershop since 1959, Berle reminded me that […]
If recent successes are any indication of what the future holds, Danielle Dominski of Lake Orion could well find herself among the finalists in the 2006 Miss Michigan USA competition. Danielle, 19, finished as the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Teen USA competition two years ago, before advancing to the the prestigious Miss Michigan USA […]
Family and friends of the Garant family are urged to take part in a Saturday, Nov. 4 fundraiser for Caitlyn Garant. Born in 1999 with hydrocephallus (water on the brain, doctors told Caitlyn’s parents, Robert and Heather Garant, that she would likely never be able to walk, talk, hear or see. Although 7-year-old Caitlyn has […]
Lake Orion became a sea of green and white Friday in anticipation of the evening’s Homecoming football clash with Farmington Hills Harrison. Fans young and old could be seen out en masse, expressing their allegiance to the home team. Dragon sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and other paraphernalia were the uniform of the day for students, parents, […]