Dragon volleyball falls to Marian High School in regional final

Dragon volleyball falls to Marian High School in regional final

Lake Orion High School’s girls volleyball team finished up their season this month with a trip to Novi High School for the region two tournament where they took on White Lake Lakeland and Bloomfield Hills Marian. The ladies had strong competition in the Lakeland Eagles in the semi-final round on Nov. 9 where they were […]

Senior of the Week — Jackson Benn

Parents: Jason and Stacey Benn Grade: 12 GPA: 4.313 Favorite subject(s): AP Calculus and Honors Chemistry Extracurricular activities: Robotics and Marching Band Hobbies/Interests: Playing and writing music Plans after graduation: Attend Kettering University and get my degree in Chemical Engineering Jackson is proudest of: Leading a robotics project that helped someone regain their upper body mobility. […]

Raising Prosperity Consciousness

As 2021 comes to a close, there is talk about higher gas prices and higher prices on everything else, too. So, what would you like our economy to be? Successful for everyone right? Great, together let’s change our prosperity consciousness! What comes to mind when you hear the word prosperity? If you are like most […]

The holiday spirit was alive at Sing and Stroll in downtown Lake Orion

The holiday spirit was alive at Sing and Stroll in downtown Lake Orion

Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority held their annual Sing and Stroll event in downtown Lake Orion last Thursday. Children’s Park was flooded with children and their families enjoying hot chocolate and marshmellows while visiting with Santa, watching performances from the Broadway Dance dance team, the Lake Orion High School choir and of course, the tree […]

Paint Creek Elementary Robotics team takes second at FIRST competition

Paint Creek Elementary Robotics team takes second at FIRST competition

In only their first year and in their first competition – ever – the Paint Creek Elementary Robodragons Robotics team raised a trophy and gained a lot of momentum heading into the future. “Our 4th and 5th grade Paint Creek Robotics team took home a 2nd place trophy in the FIRST Lego League Challenge Core […]

DDA board authorizes purchase of new playground equipment for Children’s Park

DDA board authorizes purchase of new playground equipment for Children’s Park

By Megan Kelley Review Writer At their regular meeting on Nov. 9, the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Children’s Park. Boardmember Ken Van Portfliet made the motion to authorize the purchase of the playground equipment requested not to exceed $78,210, and to approve a […]

LOCS Board of Ed. reviews public participation policy

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week for their regularly scheduled meeting and the docket included several first readings of a policy updates and discussion on those updates. The Policy Committee, made up of board Vice President Birgit McQuiston and Trustees Scott Taylor and Susan Flaherty, […]

Orion community celebrates the life of the late Anthony Reighard

Orion community celebrates the life of the late Anthony Reighard

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion community came together for a special dedication ceremony on Saturday in Children’s Park in Lake Orion, honoring the late Anthony Reighard and remembering him for his commitment to family and community. Reighard was a husband, father and son; a Lake Orion businessman, philanthropist and civil servant; and to […]

Thieves break into Orion Twp. liquor store, make off with more than $80K and safe

Thieves break into Orion Twp. liquor store, make off with more than $80K and safe

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is looking for three suspects who broke into a party store in Orion Township, made off with an estimated $80,000 in the store’s safe and led authorities on a high-speed chase. It’s also believed that the same suspects are responsible for an attempted break-in […]