COVID-19 Update — Nov. 3, 2021

In the last 30 days there were 75 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 132 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 138 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 1,087 total cases, 15 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,342 total cases, 17 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Senior of the Week — Emma Graham

Parents: Giselle and Jamie Graham Grade: 12 GPA: 3.5 Favorite subject(s): Math and science Extracurricular activities: OWLs, Yearbook, Skiing and NAHS Hobbies/Interests: Photography and skiing Plans after graduation: I plan to either attend an art school or a university and study photography. Emma is proudest of: I am proud of how far I’ve come with my […]

Council approves preliminary PUD plan for Ehman Center

Council approves preliminary PUD plan for Ehman Center

The Lake Orion Village Council voted 7-0 during its regular meeting on Monday to approve the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Plan from West Construction to redevelop the former Lake Orion High School on Elizabeth Street. The property, also known as The Ehman Center, is at 55 W. Elizabeth St. Kyle Westberg, owner of […]

Village of Lake Orion will get more than $300K in coronavirus relief funds

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion is getting more than $300,000 from the federal government for coronavirus pandemic relief, and those funds will likely be used for infrastructure projects within the village. Lake Orion was awarded $333,788 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF). The […]

Good and smart food: Professor Soups opens in Lake Orion

Good and smart food: Professor Soups opens in Lake Orion

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Few things are better on a chilly fall day than a warm bowl of homemade soup. This, of course, is something husband and wife duo Karen and Todd Messer, owners of Professor Soups, already know very well. Professor Soups opened its doors earlier this year after Karen, who had been […]

LOCS reviews student achievement data for fall 2021-22

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 13 where, as has become a semi-regular occurrence, they were joined by district Data Specialist Missy Butki who presented the fall 2021-2022 student achievement data. Butki has presented student achievement data roughly three times […]

Public Safety — October 27, 2021

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 392 calls from Oct. 18-24, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 4 • Traffic Accidents: 25 Boyfriend assaults girlfriend for coming home late A Pontiac man was arraigned in court after punching his Orion Township girlfriend because she returned home late, a sheriff’s office report stated. […]

Senior of the Week — Bryan Donoghue

Parents: Michelle Donoghue Grade: 12 GPA: 4.227 Favorite subject(s): Science, English Extracurricular activities: Theatre Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, Writing short stories Plans after graduation: Major at the University of Michigan in Environmental Science Bryan is proudest of: My work directing Lake Orion Theatre’s 2021 summer production of Macbeth Bryan makes a contribution by: By leading by example and […]