By Jim Newell Review Editor The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) plans to build a mini-roundabout at the Miller/Orion/Flint roads three-way intersection, with construction starting later this fall. And Orion residents are adamantly opposed to the project, saying it is unnecessary and a waste of money that could be better spent fixing other deteriorating […]
Lake Orion’s Children’s Park becomes an Iron Belle trailhead By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been a long time coming – and a long-awaited boon for bikers, hikers and runners – but the Paint Creek Trail extension into Lake Orion is officially open. Local officials and residents held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 2, […]
Two years ago, Lake Orion and Orion Twp. voters endorsed a sinking fund proposal designed to bring Lake Orion Community Schools’ facilities to functional standards. Years of aging infrastructure required immediate work, handled throughout 2017. The 2 mill sinking fund will generate approximately $3.5 million annually for 10 years and enable a number of projects. […]
Questions regarding the program can be directed to Dawn Ames, Director of Family Ministry, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 248-693-6201 ext. 210, or by emailing dawn.ames@lakeorionumc.org. By Jim Newell Review Editor Many people may be unaware that in a relatively affluent community like Lake Orion, there are students who are in danger of food insecurity. […]
By Susan Carroll Review Writer Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) “Super Heroes of Main Street” Celebration was held May 11 at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac. Honors were given out at the Gala to six county downtowns in 11 categories. Lake Orion received honors in two of those categories. Lake […]
From the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff’s Office needs to remind residents of prudent safety precautions related to water activities. We urge boaters and swimmers to please use caution at all times when out on the lakes this summer. Young children need constant, close (within a few feet) supervision in and around the water. […]
The Lake Orion varsity girls track and field team had their best finish in school history Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division 1 State track meet at East Kentwood High School. With 56 teams scoring points and 147 Division 1 teams in the state, the LO Dragons took a 4th place […]
There’s still time to become a host family: To become a host family for an international student or for more information: Contact Lake Orion High School Counselor Michele Novak at 248-693-5420 or email michele.novak@lok12.org. Additional information: educatius.org. By Jim Newell Review Editor The world has become a global society, more so in the 21st […]
Did You Know?… Amelia Earhart flight-tested a wingless autogiro prototype version of the helicopter in 1931 and, as a sales agent, sold the first model to William E. Scripps of Orion for use by the Detroit News. (Source: Orion Historical Society.) Most people remember Amelia Earhart as being the second person – and first woman […]
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2018-19 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2018 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at the Administration Building, Lake Orion, Michigan, the Board of Education of Lake Orion Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2018-19 budget. The Board may not adopt its […]