ONTV hosts annual 5 or 5 Food Drive

Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) is holding its 7th Annual Food Drive benefitting the Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the ONTV studio, in the Orion Center, at 1349 Joslyn Rd. “February is the time of year when the shelves are the emptiest at the FISH pantry,” stated […]

‘Toyology’ clinic gives beloved stuffed animals the ‘all clear’

‘Toyology’ clinic gives beloved stuffed animals the ‘all clear’

Stuffed animals need regular checkups, too, just to make sure they are healthy and happy. And for Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) at Oxford High School, a “Toyologist” clinic at Sunny Day Preschool in Lake Orion on Thursday offered an opportunity to share the real-world skills they are learning in a fun way. “We’re […]

It’s time for ‘Clergy, Cops and Beer’.5

It’s time for ‘Clergy, Cops and Beer’.5

Fundraiser benefits Kops and Kids, Church programs By Georgia Thelen Review Writer A pastor and a police officer walk into a bar… No, really. The Lake Orion Police Department and the Lake Orion United Methodist Church are partnering once again for their Clergy, Cops and Beer event from 6 p.m. until midnight this Saturday. After […]

Waldon 8th grade girls finish basketball season 11-0

Waldon 8th grade girls finish basketball season 11-0

The Waldon 8th grade girls basketball team, coached by Zach Abeel, went undefeated this past fall, going 11-0 to capture the City and overall championship. The Waldon girls finished their middle school career with an overall record of 21-2. Go Dragons!

Lake Orion wrestlers redefine ‘Dragon Slayer’

Lake Orion wrestlers redefine ‘Dragon Slayer’

A small team of seven Dragon wrestlers slayed 11 out of 13 teams in Lakeland to place third at the Lakeland Invite on Saturday. Winning 21 out of 28 matches, with nine pins and two majors, all of the grapplers placed. Senior John Moll ( 125 pounds) and sophomore Jaden Fisher (145 pounds) placed first: […]

Dragons fall to Oxford, defeat Stoney Creek

Dragons fall to Oxford, defeat Stoney Creek

By Jim Newell Review Editor Despite keeping pace with the Oxford Wildcats for the final three quarters of the game Friday night, the Lake Orion boys varsity basketball team could not overcome a first quarter 9-point deficit, falling to the Wildcats 66-54. Lake Orion is now 2-5 on the season. Oxford outscored the Dragons 21-12 […]

Public Notice — Orion Twp.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2017-04, Edwin Anthony Homes, 1741 Berwick Ln., Sidwell #09-04-426-051 […]

Public Notice — Orion Twp.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, on the following matter: AB-2017-03, Powers Distributing Company, Inc., 3700 Giddings Rd., Sidwell […]

‘Eddie Bird’s seen a lot in his life

Eddie Bird, one of Lake Orion’s oldest residents, passes at 109 June 14, 1907- Jan 22, 2017 Eddie Bird, one of Lake Orion’s oldest resident’s and quite possibly the oldest, has died at the age of 109. His grandson, Darryl Berry, broke the news on Facebook. “I just received a phone call that I have […]

Village President discusses issues facing the community this year

By Jim Newell Review Editor From business development to walking improvements, the extension of the Paint Creek Trail and the recently voted-on phased watermain replacement project, the Village of Lake Orion has a lot on tap in 2017. The Lake Orion Review recently sat down with Village Council President to discuss some of the issues […]