The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Monday that construction on M-24 (Lapeer Road) would resume on March 29 in parts of Orion and Oxford. The remaining work includes tree plantings, irrigation, decorative streetscaping fixtures, bridge epoxy overlay, punch list work, permanent pavement markings and paving of Drahner Road, Oxford Lake Drive, Glaspie Street, North […]
Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett received the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award on March 18 for his contributions to his community and state. The award is one of the most prestigious individual honors given by the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Barnett received the recognition during the League’s 2021 virtual Capital Conference. “Receiving […]
Earlier this month, despite the many challenges they have faced this year, the Orion Township Public Library announced that they had provided over $3.6 million in savings to over 5,500 active library users in the Orion community in 2020. “Like everyone else, we had to look at all of our library services in 2020 and […]
A man who tried to steal a car and break into a home in an Orion Township neighborhood is in custody and awaiting charges thanks to residents who helped authorities find the man. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call and went to the 3300 block of Huntsman Boulevard at 8:01 a.m. March 21 […]
Lake Orion police responded to a traffic crash at N. Anderson and E. Shadbolt streets at 9 a.m. March 16 after someone drove their vehicle through a residential fence. Police investigated the crash and it appears that the driver, who was not identified, suffered a medical emergency, a police report stated. The driver reportedly came […]
According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 58 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 90 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 124 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 560 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 671 total cases, six […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Two fire ordinances designed to help the Orion Township Fire Department recoup some of its costs passed the first reading and, if adopted, would impose fees on businesses and utilities, and possibly residents, in certain situations. The Orion Township Board of Trustees approved the first reading of two ordinances – […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer At their March 10 meeting, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved a new COVID-19 Learning Plan that would eliminate the current hybrid schedule at Lake Orion High School. Beginning on March 22, all high school in-person students will have in-person instruction five days a week. While the […]
On March 9, 45 students from Oakview, Scripps and Waldon middle schools met virtually for the Lake Orion Community Middle Schools and Orion Township Public Library’s 2021 Battle of the Books. Melissa Kempski, Media Specialist at Oakview Middle School; Rebecca Lowe, Media Specialist at Scripps Middle School; Katherine Montei, Media Specialist at Waldon Middle School; […]
Midas auto repair in Lake Orion wants people to Brake for Animals and is hosting a month-long fundraiser to support Best Buddy Pet Rescue For the entire month of March, customers who have their vehicles serviced at Midas Lake Orion should mention Best Buddy Pet Rescue and Midas will donate five percent of the sales […]