Hollywood is coming to Lake Orion. No, not starlets, directors and movie sets, but rather fresh produce, quality meat and competitive prices. Hollywood Market, a family owned and operated business, will soon inhabit the Farmer Jack building, located on Lapeer Road, just south of Clarkston Road, when Farmer Jack closes. According to Hollywood President Bill […]
For incoming Lake Orion High School freshman Tim Durack, history and government aren’t a problem, but rather a passion. Combine these interests with leadership and you have the reason for Durack being selected as a participant in The National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC). ‘The aim of […]
The Michigan State Legislature and Governor Granholm are considering adding a new tax on tickets to sporting events, shows, concerts and movies in the state. According to some estimates, the tax would amount to $100 million per year. It is being called a ‘Luxury Tax,? but some opponents prefer the phrase ‘Ticket Tax.? One opponent […]
In April, the township board approved, in concept, a contract Special Assessment District (SAD) for water and sewer for Dutton Partners, LLC, a development at the intersection of Dutton and Squirrel Roads. But earlier this month, after receiving a legal opinion, the board changed their tune and voted not to allow the contract SAD, by […]
With many skateboarders asking for action on the township’s proposed skate park, The Review went to work to get answers. The original consent judgment in 2004 called for Dutton Partners, LLC, to contribute $200,000 to the skate park project. Provisions of the judgment were amended in September of last year to the completion of grading […]
Rose are red, violets are blue and one of Lake Orion’s newest businesses will help get fresh flowers to you. Roses, located at 2561 S. Lapeer Rd., is a full service floral shop that offers all sorts of flowers, bouquets, baskets and arrangements. ‘Anything you can think of, I can get,? said owner Josh Stickney. […]
Several Lake Orion High School athletes were named to their sport’s All-State teams for their performances this spring. In baseball, junior pitcher Josh Deeg, who went 9-0 on the season, and senior infielder Joe Barnes, a four-year varsity player, were named to the Division I First Team, as voted on by the Coaches Association. Coach […]
Last week, 16 kids spent their summer days preparing and performing at the Orion Art Center’s Theatre Arts Camp 2007. According to theatre camp director Karey Hart, who is also the theatre arts specialist at Stadium Drive Elementary, the campers created a script, characters, props and a set as part of their week long program. […]
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in an automobile crash that took the life of Oxford resident Calvin Cody Zimmerman early Thursday morning. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, the 19-year-old was traveling south in the northbound lane of Coats Rd. when his ?94 Saturn car struck several wooden guard posts on […]
When it comes to racing his Kawasaki motorcycle in supermoto races, Oxford resident Chris Fillmore not only gets his thrill from the competition, but the speed. ‘You really get to see who’s fastest,? he said. Fillmore’s speed will truly be put to the test July 7 and 8 when he competes in the American Motorcycle […]