Village of Lake Orion to consider ‘State of Emergency’

Rising COVID-19 numbers impetus for potential switch to Zoom meetings By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council will consider declaring a local State of Emergency during an in-person special council meeting planned for 6:15 p.m. tonight, with the possibility of switching to online meetings or a hybrid option in the future. Council […]

LO Athletic Director provides program updates

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Athletic Director for Lake Orion Community Schools, Chris Bell, joined the district’s Board of Education during their Nov. 10 meeting to provide some updates on the athletic program in LOCS. According to Bell, the district has over 2,000 students registered to participate in both middle and high school sports throughout […]

Reighard family named Orion Lighted Parade Grand Marshals

Update from the Orion Area Parade Group: In light of the tragic events in our sister community of Oxford on November 30, the Orion Area Parade Group has postponed the Holly Jolly Folly and Orion Lighted Christmas Parade. We cannot celebrate the season while our community is hurting. The Holly Jolly Folly will be held […]

Public Safety — Dec. 1, 2021

The LOPD responded to 78 calls from Nov. 22-28, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 3 Accident at Atwater Lake Orion police responded to a traffic crash at S. Broadway St. (M-24) and Atwater Street at 1:06 p.m. Nov. 22 when a red Chevrolet and a tan Ford collided. […]

COVID-19 Update — Dec. 1, 2021

In the last 30 days there were 175 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 249 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 266 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 1,258 total cases, 17 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,578 total cases, 17 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Lake Orion High School icers kick off season, 1-2

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion High School varsity Hockey team kicked off their season last week with two losses (Canton and Marquette) and a win over Bloomfield Hills. Their first faceoff was held at Detroit Skating Club on Nov. 19 against Canton. The close scoring game ultimately ended in a Dragon loss […]

LOHS Senior of the Week — Sara Clendennin

Parents: Tricia and Matt Clendennin Grade: 12 GPA: 3.867 Favorite subject(s): Math Extracurricular activities: Chamber Choir and Yearbook Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, traveling and playing the guitar Plans after graduation: I plan on attending Grand Valley State University and majoring in Speech-Language Pathology. Sara is proudest of: I am proud of making Chamber Choir this year and how […]

Sharing in Advent

It’s official; the end of the year is near. Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas rush is here. It is time to deck the halls, enjoy holiday festivities, and shop for the perfect gifts. Beginning the Sunday after Thanksgiving and for four consecutive Sundays we will share in Advent for 2021. During Advent, many faith-filled groups, […]

Lake Orion schools get an ‘unmodified opinion‘ at annual audit presentation

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools had its annual audit presentation during the school board meeting on Nov. 10, and received an unmodified opinion, the highest assurance that can be provided, on the district’s basic financial statements.. The board of education was joined again by Donna Hanson and Jenny Kolbow from Plante […]