New meter reading gets positive marks

Gone are the days of coming home to a card in your door after missing the water meter reader. For almost all of Orion Township’s 3,200 water customers, a new meter reading system will mean convenience for all involved. ‘The process has been relatively smooth,? Department of Public Works Director Bill Ireland said of installing […]

Local chef back on world stage

Lake Orion resident Randy Emert is in Singapore this week, competing in one of the world’s biggest culinary competitions. Emert, the executive chef at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester, is no stranger to competing on the world stage. In 1996, he was the captain of the Michigan team that won seven medals at the […]

The LO Down

As a youngster, I much preferred to get information from the encyclopedia than the stale old dictionary. In today’s world, both are available at the click of a mouse, in hundreds of varieties. But one database stands out. Wikipedia. It’s the encyclopedia that you too can help create. Whether or not you know anything about […]

After long wait girls’ tennis returns to LOHS

The results might not have been what the Lake Orion girls? tennis squad wanted last Thursday against Adams, but given all they’ve gone through since the fall of 2006, the team was certainly glad to be out on the courts. The Dragons have just a handful of returning varsity players, and a new coach, as […]

On the record…

By Colin Baumgartner Review Editor Nothing can compete with the lore of the track. Over time, seconds are removed from times in the 200 and 400, feet are added to the high jump and long jump, and stories are embellished accordingly. But history doesn’t lie ? and it’s pretty kind to Lake Orion track stars […]

Baseball now 9-0

The Dragon baseball squad improved to 9-0 on the season, winning a pair of league games and a pair of weekend games in Coldwater. Drew Ordakowski’s grand slam and Josh Deeg’s five shutout innings and three-run blast helped Lake Orion to a 13-6 victory over Farmington last Wednesday. The team put up 13 runs in […]

Culver’s hosts ground breaking

One year after approval by the township, Culver’s restaurant held a ground breaking on M-24 at Dutton Road last Tuesday afternoon. Owner Joe Zimmer said he expects to open for business by the end of June. Zimmer was joined by township officials, as well as Culver’s co-founder Craig Culver (pictured). Refreshments were served, including Culver’s […]

Weekend Sports Update

SOCCER: The Dragon girls’ fell 6-0 to Rochester Adams on Saturday morning, but finished their week with a 2-1 record in the tough OAA I. The team beat Stoney Creek on Tuesday and earned a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Lahser on Thursday, getting the tying and go-ahead goals from Niki Read. The Dragons are now […]

Track: Boys’ are balanced

The boys? track squad hopes their balance will be Too Much for some of their opponents in one of the state’s best leagues. Why is TM capitalized, you ask? It’s simple? ‘We still have some balance and that’s been a trademark of ours over the years,? Coach Stan Ford said. Another trademark in recent years […]

Track: Girls’ have talent

Some newcomers will be counted on to score points for the girls? track squad, while a slew of healthy seniors return, too. ‘We’ve got some talent, that’s for sure,? Coach Sharon Kline said. ‘We’ve got veterans coming back and some new talent coming in.? Among the returning seniors are sprinters Cara Booker, Christine Norton and […]