DDA forms interview and evaluation team for legal services

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their Feb. 8 regular meeting, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority board approved a Request for Proposal (RFQ) for permanent legal services and formed an interview and evaluation team to proceed with the process. On the interview and evaluation team are DDA Secretary Hank Lorant, Treasurer Matt Shell and Chairperson […]

Senior of the Week — Ariel Eisenhardt

Parents: Ray and Sarah Eisenhardt Grade: 12 GPA: 3.244 Favorite subject(s): Teacher cadet Extracurricular activities: Powerlifting Hobbies/Interests: Mudding and hanging with friends Plans after graduation: Work and go to college Ariel is proudest of: Being an aunt and being a daughter Ariel makes a contribution by: I make the world a better place because of […]

Public Safety — Feb. 23, 2022

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 318 calls from Feb. 14-20, 2022 • Felony Arrests: 3 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Traffic Accidents: 8 Deputies, firefighters aid in possible overdose cases at gas station Sheriff’s deputies and Orion Twp. firefighters got a call to go to Speedway, 1030 S. Lapeer Rd., at 4:16 a.m. […]

COVID-19 Update — Feb. 23, 2022

In the last 30 days there were 233 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 279 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 302 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 2,083 total cases, 20 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 2,614 total cases, 21 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Dragon hoops score back-to-back victories

Dragon hoops score back-to-back victories

The Lake Orion boys’ varsity basketball team got back on track and improved to 4-1 in the OAA White with a league win at home against the Stoney Creek Cougars 52-41 last week. Senior captain Alden Ritt led the Dragons with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks. Junior DJ Morrow had a big offensive […]

Lady Dragon basketball 15-3 ahead of districts

Lady Dragon basketball 15-3 ahead of districts

The Lake Orion High School varsity girls’ basketball team is on a hot streak ahead of district play next week. The ladies defeated Athens High School last week 42-39. Junior Taylor Dinda led the Dragons with 13 points and seven rebounds. In her first game back on the court, Katie VanHeck dropped seven points. Lexi […]

Orion Twp. officials hold ribbon cutting, open house for new Municipal Complex

Orion Twp. officials hold ribbon cutting, open house for new Municipal Complex

By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township officials and staff held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 1 to celebrate the completion of the new, $18 million Orion Township Municipal Complex. Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett said the new Municipal Complex – which includes the Orion Township Hall government offices and the […]

LOCS presents Blanche Sims plans to village officials

LOCS presents Blanche Sims plans to village officials

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s village council held a special meeting on Monday where Lake Orion Community Schools provided a presentation on the upcoming Blanche Sims Elementary project. John Fitzgerald, LOCS Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, Rick Arnett Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Wes Goodman Director of Operations along with representatives from […]

Orion Twp. Public Library welcomes Chase McMunn as new director

By Megan Kelley Review Writer For decades, the Orion Township Public Library has been a bright spot in the Orion community. Its past directors have contributed to progress and updates that have had long-lasting impacts on the community as a whole. After several months of searching for a replacement director to fill the position left […]

Some voters to get new voting precinct locations

By Jim Newell Review Editor Even though Orion Township residents will head to the polls until the August primary, some will be casting their ballots in new precinct locations from now on. The township board voted 6-0 on Monday to permanently relocate six voting precincts and establish a set location for the Absent Voter Counting […]