Lake Orion Review

Established in 1881, The Lake Orion Review has been a reliable source of local news for over a century. Serving both the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township, it is the oldest and most respected publication in the area.

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Orion Art Center hosts Lake Orion Art & Flower Fair this weekend

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — The streets of downtown Lake Orion will once again be lined with flowers, art and activities as live music is played at the Orion Art Center’s annual Art & Flower Fair this weekend. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday on Flint Street and Broadway Street, and will feature around 125 local and regional artists, floral vendors, garden and home décor, handmade goods, sponsors and more.
Village receives final award approval of $1.75 million for sanitary sewer pump project

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — The Village of Lake Orion received notice of final award from the federal government on the status of their EPA grant for the sanitary sewer pump station improvement project on April 25, giving them final award approval in the amount of $1.75 million for the first phase of the project, according to Village Manager Darwin McClary.
Altered Lions Club Jubilee permit application approved

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Fire chief: ‘Plan does not meet code’By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved a revised permit application for this year’s Lions Club Jubilee in a 4-2 vote on Monday. The altered plan, however, does not meet the Orion Township Fire Department’s safety codes and Fire Marshal Jeff Williams and Fire Chief Ryan Allen did not approve of the event plan.
PEAS provides a forever home to farm animals

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

‘We owe them a second chance’By Jim NewellManaging [email protected] TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit — for both the people and the animals.
Wendi’s Word: A hectic Mother’s Day week

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

It’s expected during the spring season plans will change. Those April showers which bring May flowers bring cancellations and postponed events to the outdoor sports. At one time I even put away the pen to fill in my calendar and used pencil. But, I went back to pen when I started using the cancellation/rescheduled stickers for my planner for my desk calendar. What I didn’t expect on a Monday morning was for nine-year-old Jonathan to shake up the schedule.
Orion Chamber hosts Women of Inspiration luncheon

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Jim NewellManaging [email protected] — Women today are often juggling a lot – family, their careers, staff, schedules. During its Women of Inspiration luncheon on May 8, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce aimed to provide inspiration and camaraderie to area women who can gather strength by being together with other women sharing the same experiences in business and in life.
Delmer Lee Welch, 78 December 27, 1946 - May 11, 2025

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Delmer Lee Welch of Birmingham, age 78, passed away on May 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Delmer is the loving husband of Laida Dawn (Erfourth) for 59 years; loving father of Tracy (Darrin) Wondero of Grand Blanc and Dawn (Stephen) Hager of White Lake; loving grandfather of Jacalyn Hagar, Kane Wondero, Mason Wondero, Olivia Hagar and Reese Wondero; and dear brother of Vince (Brenda) Welch of Roscommon, Robert (Liz) Welch of Leonard and Kenneth Welch of Ortonville.
Colleen Leona Soulliere August 17, 1936 - May 6, 2025

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Colleen Soulliere, devoted wife and beloved mother, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the age of 88. She was a 1954 graduate of Lake Orion High School. Colleen retired from the Lake Orion school district in 1998 after decades of service. She is survived by her husband Gary of 55 years; and her son Gary. Colleen and Gary could be seen cruising in the Detroit area in their 1970 Buick Skylark Convertible. Colleen loved painting, making items for craft shows, and being creative.
Kenneth Baert, 66

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

BAERT, Kenneth William, of Burton, age 66, passed away on May 1, 2025 at home surrounded by family. A Memorial Mass will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, beginning at noon.
Donald Upton, 74

3 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Donald John (DJ) Upton, 74, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. DJ was born on May 8, 1951, and was preceded in death by his parents, Donald G. and Gloria E. Upton, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Allene Cronover, sisters Diane (Wade) Robertson and Karen (Wayne) Mullins; brother of Laura (Ron) Heiden.