LOHS Thespians present West Side Story

LOHS Thespians present West Side Story

“For students to experience characters who are not only in conflict with each other, but have an extreme hatred for each other, has been a bit of struggle at times,” Director Scott Finn said. “As a result, they have a deeper respect for the story and what it teaches us about human nature and how […]

Village must agree to a one-year police millage contract

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor After much pleading Monday night, there is still no guarantee that Orion Township will levy the Village of Lake Orion’s police millage for the next four years. But, they could do it for one. Village Manager Darwin McClary agreed that the village council would review the township’s proposed one year agreement and […]

Public forum set to discuss school closing

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The Lake Orion Community School District must shrink. For the past several months district administrators and school board members have researched possible ideas for resizing the district, including closing one or more schools. They invite the public to explore options and ask questions at a public meeting Monday, April 25. The […]

Man loses at the Lake Orion police lottery

By Dan Shriner Review Editor A Pontiac man, who posed at a state lottery official to steal lottery tickets and told police after his arrest that he “can’t stop stealing,” was stopped by Lake Orion police and others last week. The man’s alleged crime spree came to the attention of Lake Orion police after they […]

130 cannabis plants seized from Lake Orion caregiver operation

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor A Lake Orion resident turned himself in to the Lake Orion Police Department after officers found 130 medical marijuana plants, 94 more than he was legally permitted, at his home on Lake Shore Drive. The plants were found after LOPD officers entered the house with a search warrant on March […]

Orion thefts solved

Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives believe they have solved a string of at least 18 thefts in Orion Township with the recovery of a stash of area residents’ stolen property in Jackson. According to police reports in recent weeks, there have been numerous reports of property stolen from vehicles and homes, many on […]

LGBTQ group now offered to Orion residents

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor A group of local residents has formed to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals (LGBTQ) in Orion Township. Friends, family and everyone who wants to be involved may attend their first social event, the LGBTQ Social, on May 4 in the Gaelic Room of the Clansman […]

Resident speaks out about Village Council’s request

Orion Township should not in any way entangle its use of its highly responsible budgeted funds with the Lake Orion Village Police debt issues. Our Oakland County Sheriff patrol of Orion Township received a most necessary millage increase in recent years by the township voters that was completely negated by the Lake Orion Village voters. […]

Subscriber reads but does not always agree

I am writing this email in response to Don Rush’s “Why yes, indeed, I believe Jesus pooped.” Why anyone would be concerned as to whether He did or did not, is beyond me. While no one can answer if He pooped with certainty, it is most probable that He did. He took on human form […]

Resident would like to stay with Thurber

Great column and interview in The Lake Orion Review about Mark Thurber running for Treasurer again. His past results, plans for the future, and his impressive credentials, in my estimation, make him the best candidate for the position. When I stopped in for the Tiger’s Opening Day event in the Township Office I stopped by […]