Orion Twp. man charged after leaving a young mother in critical condition

By Jim Newell Review Editor An Orion Township man is in custody after severely beating the mother of his child and then fleeing with their three-month-old baby, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office stated. The suspect in the attack was identified as 31-year-old Christian Depaul Roberson. The woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, […]

LOCS reviews budget amendment for 2020-21 fiscal year

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald reviewed the district’s budget amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Over the summer, the final amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year was reviewed which then was used in […]

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

It wasn’t the typical holiday celebration, but 2020 isn’t a typical year. Students in Cindy Winther’s preschool classes got a visit from “Cindy Claus” before the holiday break. They each got to sit next to her and tell her what they want for Christmas before a ride up to the North Pole, Winther said. The […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 167 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 186 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 225 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 416 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 470 total cases, six […]

Orion Twp. man is in custody after leaving a young mother in critical condition

By Jim Newell Review Editor A 31-year-old Orion Township man is in custody after severely beating the mother of his child and then fleeing with their three-month-old baby, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office stated on Monday. The 30-year-old woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, according to a news release from Oakland County […]

DDA board approves AED purchase and snow removal bid

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority met virtually for their regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 8 and approved the purchase of an AED and awarded a bid for sidewalk snow removal. In November, the DDA received a purchase request from Fire Chief Robert Duke requesting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) […]

Orion Twp. residents, prepare for 12 weeks of ‘Snowcation’ fun

Orion Twp. residents, prepare for 12 weeks of ‘Snowcation’ fun

By Jim Newell Review Editor In the COVID-19 world, families are becoming more isolated, spending a great deal of time at home, away from work and school and socializing with family and friends. “We have seen a huge increase, not just in Orion Township but across the country, with family trouble calls and mental health […]

Cookies & Cream to hold fundraising event Dec. 18-20

Cookies & Cream to hold fundraising event Dec. 18-20

Over the weekend, Cookies & Cream by Sprout Bake announced they will be holding a fundraiser at their shop on Dec. 18- 20 to provide support to a local family in need. Jeff Ross has been battling various forms of cancer since 2014, the proceeds from this event will go to him, his wife Lori […]

COVID-19 Update — Dec. 16, 2020

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 208 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 226 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 295 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 409 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 455 total cases, five […]