COVID-19 Update — Dec. 30, 2020

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 126 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 131 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 153 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 424 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 483 total cases, six […]

LOCS expected to return in-person with modifications on Jan. 19, 2021

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education met virtually for their final meeting of 2020 on Dec. 16, and it was anticipated that during this meeting Superintendent Ben Kirby would unveil the district’s return to school plan, starting Jan. 19. In October, LOCS transitioned in-person elementary students back into […]

OAPG modifies a holiday tradition with a parade around the village, twp.

OAPG modifies a holiday tradition with a parade around the village, twp.

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Lighted Parade was on and off, and on again and off again with a couple different format variations to try to encourage safety and social distancing during the pandemic. But board of the Orion Area Parade Group wanted to find some way to continue the tradition, albeit on […]

The Lake Orion Police Association modifies, but host its annual Shop with a Hero

The Lake Orion Police Association modifies, but host its annual Shop with a Hero

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Association’s (LOPA) annual Shop with a Hero is one of the community’s biggest charitable evenings, with police officers and first responders shopping with 80 to 100 or more kids at a local Target store for presents. With the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there was no chance of […]

LOHS announces 2020 Wall of Excellence inductees

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion High School announced their 2020 Wall of Excellence inductees last week. This year LOHS has named six alumni that will join the 13 former students on the Wall of Excellence display in the school’s common area. Among these six inductees are: wheelchair racing champion Bob Gibson (Class of […]

Orion Twp. man charged after leaving a young mother in critical condition

By Jim Newell Review Editor An Orion Township man is in custody after severely beating the mother of his child and then fleeing with their three-month-old baby, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office stated. The suspect in the attack was identified as 31-year-old Christian Depaul Roberson. The woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, […]

LOCS reviews budget amendment for 2020-21 fiscal year

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald reviewed the district’s budget amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Over the summer, the final amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year was reviewed which then was used in […]

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

It wasn’t the typical holiday celebration, but 2020 isn’t a typical year. Students in Cindy Winther’s preschool classes got a visit from “Cindy Claus” before the holiday break. They each got to sit next to her and tell her what they want for Christmas before a ride up to the North Pole, Winther said. The […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 167 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 186 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 225 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 416 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 470 total cases, six […]

Orion Twp. man is in custody after leaving a young mother in critical condition

By Jim Newell Review Editor A 31-year-old Orion Township man is in custody after severely beating the mother of his child and then fleeing with their three-month-old baby, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office stated on Monday. The 30-year-old woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, according to a news release from Oakland County […]