COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 63 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 69 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 112 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 489 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 565 total cases, six […]

Shop to Win contest returns to downtown

Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority’s annual Shop to Win contest is taking place in downtown Lake Orion Feb. 4 through 28. Shoppers will have a chance to win gift certificates as well as additional prizes donated by downtown businesses. To enter, shoppers must spend at least $25 at a participating business. Once the purchase is […]

Orion library reopens in phase four of opening process

The Orion Twp. public library has had quite a bit of back and forth in their reopening process and is making the step to phase four of their opening process this month. On Feb. 1, the library was reopened for appointments as well as curbside pickup and home delivery. Weather permitting, pickup and drop off […]

LOCS approves bid award for bond projects

The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to approve a bid award for structured cabling. This project is apart of series one of the school bond that was passed by Orion voters in 2018. This project includes new cabling infrastructure and upgrades to technology closets that are expected to be completed in […]

LOCS to discuss Dragon Virtual at Feb. 10 mtg.

Lake Orion Community Schools will hold the first of their two Feb. meetings at 6:30 on Feb. 10. During this meeting, district administration is expected to give a presentation on the Dragon Virtual program as planning for the 2021-22 school year begins. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Heidi Mercer has noted that the district […]

Orion community mourns the loss of Anthony Reighard, friend, businessman

By Jim Newell Review Editor Shocked. Devastated.Those were the overwhelming emotions that flooded through many people who knew Anthony Reighard, family and friends who shared those sentiments when they heard on social media on Saturday that he has passed away. Anthony Robert Reighard, beloved husband, father and son; Lake Orion businessman, philanthropist, civil servant and […]

LOCS anticipates additional $500,000 in CARES funds

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their Jan. 13 regular meeting, Lake Orion Community School’s announced that they were receiving additional CARES funds. “There was a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill at the end of December,” Kirby said. “Really what it means for the schools is that we’ll get about four times of what was […]

Dragon Virtual enrollment down for second semester

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s Dragon Virtual enrollment numbers took a dive during the secondary education (middle and high school) re-enrollment period for the second semester. As stated at the beginning of the school year, enrollment for Dragon Virtual was a full-year commitment for elementary families and a semester-by-semester commitment for […]

COVID restrictions shift beginning Feb. 1

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released another emergency order on Jan. 22 laying out the new guidelines that are expected to take effect on Feb. 1. The much-awaited return of indoor dining is set to re-open starting Feb. 1 with restrictions. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 25 percent […]

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