Eight candidates vying for state representative seat

Clarkston area voters will narrow the field of candidates for state representative and other offices, and decide the future of the library and other issues in the Aug. 5 primary. Voters will narrow a field of eight candidates for Michigan District 43, a two-year term representing Independence Township, City of the Village of Clarkston, city […]

Tax abatement to help Fuyao hire 100 locals within 3 years

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The $15.3 million Fuyao Automotive North America plans to invest into the Orion Township company could be a little more affordable with the recent approval of an industrial tax abatement.??? Township trustees approved Fuayao’s Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate unanimously at the July 21 board meeting for real and personal […]

Candidates support Proposal 1 at Orion business roundtable

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Two Orion Township elected state officials shared their insights on pending legislation voters will see on the August 5 ballot. Vice President of Jacobsen’s Flowers and 46th district State Representative Brad Jacobsen and District 12 Senator Jim Marleau ‘both who will be on the ballot for re-election August 5? […]

Orion beaches are safe for swimming

By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer Beaches in the Lake Orion community are some of the best in the region and are safe to swim in and enjoy. With more than 250 beaches in Oakland County, about 169 are tested and placed into the Oakland County Health Departments Beach Guard database each year. Due to […]

Stay safe during outdoor activities

By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer When hiking through the Bald Mountain trails or biking on the Polly Ann or Paint Creek, residents need to be aware of the dangers that lurk between the trees. In 2013, there were four reported cases of West Nile virus in Oakland County and none so far recorded this […]

Coffee from around the world offered at PX2

By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer What makes World of Beans Micro-roaster special, located inside PX2 Automotive, is where their beans grow and how fresh they taste. Most coffee retailers, like Starbucks and Tim Horton’s, roast their coffee beans ‘fifty pounds or more at a time ? while World of Beans Micro-Roaster does single pounds […]

DDA looks to make artistic improvements to downtown

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer When looking at photos from earlier times in downtown Lake Orion one thing is evident: people are out and about on foot. That is the goal of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) design team: to bring more people back into the streets, sidewalks, alleyways and ultimately the businesses by […]

Six Rivers Parcel phragmite removal

By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer On July 21 through 23, Orion Township Environmental resources committee teamed up with the Michigan Student Conservation Corps and Natural Community Services to control the phragmites growing along the Six River Parcel, on the corner of Joslyn and Waldon roads. Phragmites can grow as tall as ifteen feet plants […]

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to you regarding Jose Aliaga, candidate for State Representative. I have known Jose for some years now. Aside from considering him a good friend I also believe with all my heart he is the best fit candidate to serve us as our State Representative. His passion, zeal if you will, […]

Festival was a berry good time!

Folks of all ages gathered in the Village of Leonard Saturday to enjoy the 62nd Annual Strawberry Festival. As usual, there was plenty to see, do and eat. It’s the best festival around.