By Teddy Rydquist Review Contributing Sports Writer Fresh off their 38-37 upset victory over the Clarkston Wolves on Monday, the Rochester Adams Highlanders were riding high heading into their district semifinal matchup with the Lake Orion Dragons on Wednesday. However, the Dragons had control from start to finish and defeated the Highlanders 58-42. Lake Orion […]
St. Joseph Catholic School students proudly display the letters they’re sending to sailors aboard the USS John C. Stennis, an aircraft carrier deployed in the Indian Ocean. Photos by Jim Newell. By Jim Newell Review Editor Everyone likes getting mail (the good kind, at least) and writing it can be just as fun, especially when […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor Oxford resident James Allen Sherman Sr. wore many hats during the course of his lengthy career. He was a successful publisher for 38 years. He was a wordsmith. He was a shrewd businessman. He was a devoted community leader. He was an enthusiastic supporter of worthy causes. Sherman was […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met on Feb. 13 at the Lake Orion Administration building and heard updates on the inaugural year of the STEM program at the elementary level. Due to an abundance of canceled school days, this was the first board meeting in five weeks, […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion High School prides itself in the accomplishments of its students. One of the things Lake Orion has a reputation for is sending senior student-athletes on to play college sports. On Feb. 13, 10 more LOHS students joined the hundreds of student-athletes before them and signed their letters of […]
The Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) seeks nominations for their 26th annual Youth Recognition Awards Ceremony. The awards pay special tribute to outstanding youth in the community who have volunteered their time in the past year. This year, the OAYA has added a Personal Achievement Award category, in addition to the Community Service Awards. The […]
Taste of the Town 6 p.m. Feb. 23 Kings Court Castle in Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Rd. Tickets: at the door or online at www.lakeorionlions.org By Jim Newell Review Editor Need a little something to spice up a Saturday night? The Lake Orion Lions Club and Lake Orion United Methodist Church host the 4th annual […]
Lake Orion High School’s competitive cheer squad headed to neighboring Oxford on Feb. 9 for the Oxford Mardi Gras Cheer Invitational. With the district competition in sight, the team was sure to get a good look at their future competition. The ladies were geared up to get a glimpse of Oxford, Clarkston and Romeo; all […]
The Lake Orion Wrestling team competed in the regional tournament on Feb. 16 at Clarkston High School. (From left) Jaden Fisher placed first, Mason Slocum placed third, Anthony Vellucci also placed third, Hunter Chambers and Dylan Wellbaum both placed first as well. The boys earned their ticket to the MHSAA State Championship on March 1 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Michigan Senior Olympic Winter Games came to Orion Township last Wednesday when area players competed in a Bocce Ball tournament at Palazzo di Bocce. The game is about strategy and finesse, keeping your team’s balls closest to a target ball, or pallino, while knocking or blocking opponents balls away […]