COVID-19 Update — March 16, 2022

In the last 30 days there were 26 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 32 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 50 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 2,099 total cases, 25 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 2,636 total cases, 22 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Lady Dragons downed by Wolves in regional semi-final

Lady Dragons downed by Wolves in regional semi-final

The Lake Orion High School varsity girls basketball team headed to Fenton High School to take on across town rivals Clarkston High School in the first round of regionals last week, falling to the Wolves 61-47. Audrey Wischmeyer led the Dragons with 18 points, scoring six of her eight three-point attempts. Junior Chloe Wiegers contributed […]

Lake Orion Dragon hoops fall to Adams in district final

Lake Orion Dragon hoops fall to Adams in district final

Lake Orion High School’s varsity boys basketball team ended their season on Friday at Romeo High School after falling to the Rochester Adams Highlanders in the district five finals, 52-46. The Dragons found themselves fighting to keep up with the Highlanders, who put forth a strong defensive effort in order to maintain the lead throughout […]

LOCS looks at operational efficiency at middle level

By Megan Kelley Review Writer While enrollment is not typically a big topic of conversation at meetings of the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education, it is one that is presented at least once a year. Last year, during their December meeting, the board received a presentation from Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick […]

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Indianwood Road

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Indianwood Road

A 71-year-old Pontiac man walking on Indianwood Road on Friday evening has died from his injuries after being struck by an SUV. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Orion Township Fire Department got the call at 8:18 p.m. and responded to the accident scene east of Oneida Trail on Indianwood Road, the sheriff’s office […]

Lake Orion DDA board receives information on contracted services

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors held a special meeting last week to hear a presentation from the village administrators on the DDA’s contracted services with the village. In a previous meeting, the DDA board had requested a summary of services provided by the village. Village Manager […]

Lake Orion Schools discuss future start times

By Megan Kelley Review Writer As Lake Orion Community Schools begins to plan for next year, one of the proceeding topics of exploration is school start times. According to district administration, study after study has shown that high school-aged students do not function at their highest capacity in the morning, and that pushing back to […]

Public Safety — March 22, 2022

The LOPD responded to 99 calls from Feb. 28- March 6, 2022 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 0 • Traffic Accidents: 2 LOPD investigates suspected case of domestic assault A woman went into the Lake Orion Police Department station at 10:50 a.m. March 1 to report that she had been assaulted by her […]