By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education had the second reading of the district’s 2022-23 proposed budget and adopted the budget. The board approved the proposed 2022-23 budget 6-0. Board Secretary Steve Drakos was absent from the meeting. The original budget forecast for fiscal year ‘23 […]
By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor LAKE ORION — Every five years the Village of Lake Orion has a drawdown at the end of the boating season on Lake Orion, lowering the water levels so that residents can make repairs to docks and seawalls. But the village has not sent out any notifications of […]
There will be an open house beginning on July 27 to honor former Village of Lake Orion Manager Joe Young, village council President Ken Van Portfliet said during the council’s meeting Monday. The open house begins at 3 p.m. at Lake Orion Village Hall, 21 E. Church St. Young resigned June 24, citing health concerns […]
Residents who want to run for office have until July 26 to file nominating petitions By Megan Kelley Staff Writer, and Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Residents in the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township still have time to file nominating petitions if they would like to run for the Lake Orion […]
‘Unusual’ treasures await discovery By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Looking to have fun this summer without breaking the bank? Throw out any preconceived notions of what you’ve known a library to be and take time to check out some of the incredible, unusual collections featured at the Orion Township Public Library. “You […]
From rides to animals to tractors to exhibits to the food, the Oakland County Fair has favorites for everyone to enjoy as it runs until Sunday, July 17 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. Joey and Tommy Gramith, of Independence Township, were taking their turns sitting on the variety of antique tractors before noon […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met on June 22 and heard a presentation from district data specialist Missy Butki reviewing the end-of-the-year student achievement data. “We thought this year was going to be kind of normal when we started and then (there was) still […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Twp. — When voters head to the polls for the Aug. 2 Primary Election, they will be asked to continue funding a local transportation system that assists people unable to drive due to health issues and/or financial constraints. The North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) is requesting a five-year millage […]
Kids who wish to attend summer camp can still apply for assistance through the Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA). The OAYA offers scholarships for both day camps and overnight camps. “We have already awarded almost $5,500 in scholarships for this summer but have some extra funds available since we didn’t have as many families able […]
LO grads collaborate to create ‘Oxford Strong’ painting By C.J. Carnacchio Special to The Review Four 2022 Lake Orion High School graduates used their hands, heads and hearts to create a beautiful piece of art that’s now hanging in the community room at Seymour Lake Township Park. It’s a gift to the people of Oxford. […]