LOCS Board of Education approves changes to Webber’s bond scope

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The scope of Webber Elementary’s bond construction projects will be a touch different than originally planned after the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education voted to authorize LOCS administration to execute contracts related to the “Webber Elementary Change Order” in the total allocation amount of $335,748 at their March […]

Lake Orion administrators provide updates on state testing requirements

During their March 24 meeting, Lake Orion schools Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer provided a few updates on this year’s state testing requirements, specifically in regard to the Michigan Merit Exam (MME). “The only change that has been approved at this particular point in time is that there has been an extension […]

Veterans look to share grant funds with local businesses

The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 133 of Oakland County recently received a grant from Oakland County through their Department of Economic and Community Affairs. With the grant funds, Chapter 133 Vietnam Veterans would like to share the wealth with Vietnam Veteran business owners in Oakland County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order […]

COVID-19 Update — April 7, 2020

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 144 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 173 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 260 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 664 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 779 total cases, six […]

Public Safety — April 7, 2021

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 398 calls from March 29-April 4, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Traffic Accidents: 7 Drunk driver arrested at Culver’s restaurant drive thru Deputies received information to be on the lookout for a possible intoxicated driver at the drive thru at Culver’s Restaurant at […]

Excellent, egg-tastic Easter egg hunts for Orion youth

Excellent, egg-tastic Easter egg hunts for Orion youth

After a year hiatus, the Sons of the American Legion Post #233 in downtown Lake Orion hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday in Children’s Park. Around 50 kids and their families attended the egg hunt. Legion members scattered 800 plastic eggs filled with treats for the kids to find, said Bob Gritzinger, commander […]

LOCS Supt. Ben Kirby gives COVID update

More than 300 staff and students unable to attend school in person through the ClearToGo app By Megan Kelley Review Writer On March 24, just a few days after Lake Orion High School did away with their hybrid learning model, bringing all in-person students back to school Monday through Friday, Lake Orion Community School’s Board […]

Hammond resigns from Lake Orion Village Council

Council to accept applications, appoint a replacement By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion Village Councilmember Ray Hammond has resigned his seat on the council, effective immediately. On Monday, the council held a special meeting to discuss Hammond’s resignation and voted to receive – but not officially accept – the resignation. The village council will […]

Main Street Bicycles to open in downtown LO

Main Street Bicycles to open in downtown LO

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Downtown Lake Orion is about to get a new addition with the relocation of Main Street Bicycles. Main Street Bicycles is currently located at 622 S. Lapeer Rd. but is expected to open their doors at 102 S. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion sometime in the next two weeks. […]

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