A group of young girls from Harvestland Church of Clarkston visited downtown and offered free bottles of water, granola bars and cookies. When asked why they were giving the goodies away, the girls handed out a card and said, “We just want you to know that Jesus loves you, and we hope this brightens your […]
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer There are no shortages of new businesses looking to make downtown Lake Orion the go-to place in the area. After opening up a store in downtown Davison, couple Paul and Deanna Snyder opened their second Elixer Boutique at 52 S. Broadway last week. Elixer offers a variety of clothing […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer PONTIAC ? Lake Orion optometrist Robert E. Deck was found guilty on one count of indecent exposure and was sentenced Tuesday, July 29, at Oakland County Circuit Court. Judge Shalina Kumar sentenced Deck after hearing from both defense attorney Jerome Sabbota and Special Victims Unit prosecutor Tricia Dare. Deck […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Electors will be nominating several county wide and state wide candidates on Tuesday,?’August 5. With four separate proposals, Township Clerk Penny Shults says voters should make sure to flip over the ballot form when voting at all regular precincts for the primary election. Sample ballots are available at the […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer In the past, downtown Lake Orion restaurants that wanted to obtain a liquor license had to purchase one through escrow from Oakland County, costing close to $75,000. Now, a restaurant looking to open a beer, wine or spirits establishment in the DDA district of downtown Lake Orion can purchase […]
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer Twenty-two people squeezed into a dragon boat, yelling and motivating each other over the bang of rhythmic drumming while rowing 300 meters as fast as they can is how the Dragon on the Lake festival will wrap up on Sunday August 24. The dragon boat teams have the chance […]
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer After helping the organization get started in Lake Orion in March 2007, Sandy Weaver retired last week from her position as the first and only executive director that Lake Orion’s Love In The Name of Christ (Love INC) has had.? Love INC is a national organization that was established […]
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer The Wizard of Oz story line is portrayed in The Wiz, with a modern twist, some funky music and more interactive characters. The Peanut Gallery Players director Stacy Cleaveland has re-created The Wiz to give it her personal touch while staying true to Dorothy’s adventure down the yellow brick […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Starting this week, the Lake Orion Church of Christ began lending volunteers to the local community to give a little bit of extra summertime help. From July 31 to August 4, volunteers from the Church of Christ will be out in the streets and neighborhoods of Lake Orion and […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Paint Creek trail enthusiasts know the trail ends at Atwater Commons behind the CVS in downtown Lake Orion and it is up to them to connect to their next destination. What they might not know, however, is a new connection is within their grasp. On August 6 community members, […]