By Jim Newell Review Editor Smile Big. You are special. Be Brave. You are awesome. Happy. Or maybe just a brightly colored rainbow and a big smiley face. That says it all. These are just some of the messages and images that students at Blanche Sims Elementary are drawing as part of Serving the Needs […]
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 […]
‘Because that’s what Matt does…’ By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Area Parade Group (OAPG) has named Lake Orion resident, business owner and philanthropist Matt Pfeiffer as the 2021 Citizen of the Year. Bill Kokenos, president of the parade group, said they chose Pfeiffer for his continued support of charities and non-profit organizations, local […]
Just about everyone has heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is traditionally considered the biggest shopping day of the year, and Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving when people search for the best deals online. Sandwiched in between these is Shop Small Business Saturday, a day when consumers are encouraged to head […]
The Lake Orion Sons of the American Legion Squadron 233 is looking for community assistance as it gears up for its largest charity activity of the year, the “12 Families of Christmas” program. The program annually assists at least a dozen Lake Orion area families in need with holiday meals and gifts for their children. They are seeking […]
By Joe St. Henry Special Contributor to The Review Lake Orion varsity football coach John Blackstock resigned last week, with a familiar face replacing him on the sidelines – Athletic Director and former head coach Chris Bell. Blackstock took over the program in 2017 when Bell was elevated to the district athletic director position. Blackstock […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Staff members from Lake Orion High School attended the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education meeting last week to present their course request proposals. In total, seven new classes were proposed. The board is expected to vote on these course requests at their December meeting. Up first were Marie […]
In the last 30 days there were 142 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 224 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 227 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 1,213 total cases, 17 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,535 total cases, 17 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 418 calls from Nov. 8-14, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 3 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 23 Employee caught embezzling from local auto dealership An employee at a local auto dealer was caught embezzling. Deputies went to Wally Edgar Chevrolet, 3805 S. Lapeer Rd., on Nov. 9 […]
Team finishes second at division meet By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion ladies finished up their 2021 swim and dive season last week at the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship meet on Nov. 19-20. The Dragons had four competing swimmers and two divers who qualified for the state meet during the OAA White […]