Richard Wayne Cole, age 68, was born June 20, 1947 and passed away April 10, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, comforted by his wife and surrounded by his immediate family. He grew up in Royal Oak and then moved to Lake Orion, where he raised his family. He was preceded in death […]
Yolanda K. Neira, 71, of Denver, CO, and formerly of Oxford, MI, passed away on March 27, 2016. Born May 30, 1944 in Pontiac, MI, she is predeceased by her parents, Gus and Shirley (Heard) Perazzo. Yolanda graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1962 and continued her schooling at Central Michigan University where she […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The last time Lake Orion Community Schools re-districted was in 2002 after the opening of Paint Creek Elementary and Oakview Middle School. According to administrators, it is high time for another. On Monday night the public had a chance to address the newest discussions on redistricting, but for the very […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer Proms are full of glamour, limo rides, music and dancing. It’s what many cherish in the moment and revel in as a memory when the music stops and tuxes have to be returned. Although what’s often forgotten is that a large group of people with special needs are often […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The conclusions of a closed session were clear: The Village of Lake Orion is in agreement with Orion Township to proceed with a one-year police millage contract. Council members directed village attorney Jennifer Hill to make some minor changes to an agreement devised by township attorney Dan Kelly which the […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion High School senior Cassidy Doane is 100 percent sure she is going to be a teacher when she “grows up.” Her two favorite Lake Orion teachers, Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Bowman, are her inspiration. “Out of all the teachers in the school, they’ve taught me the most about […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-editor Beginning next fall, Lake Orion High School juniors will have the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree from Baker College for free. Through a partnership with Baker College the district is now offering an Early/Middle College Program starting in the 2017 school year. Students interested in acquiring an Associate’s Degree, […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Memorial Day is Monday, May 30 and the American Legion Post 233 aims to make the commemorative parade and their other events the best yet. “Bring your pets, bring your classic cars, bring yourselves and your military friends to help thank our fallen comrades for serving,” parade chairman Tom Allport […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor First one platform will fire, then the other will respond, back and forth over Lake Orion. “They’ll just keep shooting until it’s one great big firework,” President of the Lake Orion Fireworks Association Carl Cyrwoski said. The Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA) makes the magic happen every Fourth of July, […]
Interested in pitching horseshoes with the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club? Now is your chance to come down to the horseshoe courts, in the beautiful Village of Lake Orion. We are located behind Children’s’ Park by Fire Station #1. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the club members, play some horseshoes and get […]