Village increases Green’s Park fees, but brings back lifeguards

By Jim Newell Review Editor Getting into Green’s Park this summer is going to cost a bit more for everyone, about 20 times more than last year. But the Lake Orion Village Council and the village’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee hope that the increased park pass fee – $20 per household this year – […]

School of Choice discussion continues at LOCS workshop

By Megan Kelley Review Writer School of Choice (SOC) was again a topic of discussion at the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Educations workshop meeting on Feb. 24. School of Choice students had also been discussed by board members at their Jan. 27 meeting. Traditionally, LOCS accepts School of Choice students at a rate […]

Oakland County to receive first shipment of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Oakland County expected its first shipment of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson to arrive Tuesday or Wednesday, county Executive Dave Coulter announced on Monday. Oakland County Health Division is expecting 6,700 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “These Johnson & Johnson doses arriving this week are another ray of hope,” Coulter […]

LOCS approves IA consortium resolution agreement 6-1

Last year, school districts within Oakland County approved an amended governance structure and consortium agreement with the International Academy (IA). Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education voted to approve the amendment and consortium agreement along with ten other school districts while two districts (Bloomfield Hills and Avondale) voted no. This resolution went into effect […]

COVID-19 update — March 3, 2021

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 28 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 33 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 56 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 512 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 597 total cases, six […]

LOCS unveils future plans for Dragon Virtual at Feb. 10 mtg.

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools presented Dragon Virtual plans for the fall 2021-22 school year at their regularly scheduled board meeting Feb. 10. There to deliver the presentations were Dragon Virtual Coordinator Nick Coccia and Director of Curriculum Kerri Anderson. LOCS began working on a virtual learning program in March 2020 […]

Village Council finally votes on sidewalk snow removal plan

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council finally approved an agreement to have the Department of Public Works employees clear the sidewalks in the business district, but it likely will not matter unless the village sees another two inches of snow in March. The council voted 5-0 to enter into a one-year […]

Rep. Elissa Slotkin visits 20 Front Street

Rep. Elissa Slotkin visits 20 Front Street

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Michigan’s 8th congressional district representative Elissa Slotkin visited downtown Lake Orion on Monday to talk with constituents about the re-opening of music venues as well as grant programs. A handful of people joined Slotkin and her team at 20 Front Street to provide updates and give some helpful advice for […]

Authorities seek information, identity of teens after Friendship Park restroom is vandalized

Authorities seek information, identity of teens after Friendship Park restroom is vandalized

Authorities are investigating a vandalism case that allegedly involves three females, all apparently teenagers. Deputies were notified at 9:41 a.m. Feb. 12 by the Orion Parks & Recreation manager that the women’s bathroom at Friendship Park was vandalized with a permanent marker “by three unknown, young teenage girls who had walked into the building,” the […]

Orion Twp. to update Master Plan in 2021

Residents, others, can now take an online survey to give input By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township government officials are beginning the process of updating the township’s Master Plan and want input on a new online survey to help with the decision process. Township Supervisor Chris Barnett says he is looking forward to hearing […]

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