Village planning commission to hold public hearing on the redevelopment of the former Lake Orion High School/Ehman Center building

Village planning commission to hold public hearing on the redevelopment of the former Lake Orion High School/Ehman Center building

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Plan for 55 W. Elizabeth St., the old Lake Orion High School building, also known as the Ehman Center. The public hearing begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday in council chambers at Lake […]

Webber Elementary is one of 325 schools named a 2021 Natl. Blue Ribbon School

Webber Elementary was one of 325 schools nationwide to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2021, Lake Orion Community Schools announced last week. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools, including 13 schools in Michigan, on Tuesday, according to information from the U.S. Department of Education. “This year’s cohort of honorees […]

Public Safety — Sept. 29. 2021

The LOPD responded to 89 calls from Sept. 20-26, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 2 • Traffic Accidents: 2 Battle of the vans Lake Orion police responded to a traffic crash shortly after noon on Sept. 22 at N. Park Boulevard (M-24) and Flint Street involving a Dodge Ram ProMaster cargo van […]

COVID-19 Update — Sept. 29, 2021

In the last 30 days there were 57 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 79 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 131 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 999 total cases, 13 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,189 total cases, 15 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Senior of the Week — Elizabeth Donohue

Parents: Michael and Marianna Donoghue Grade: 12 GPA: 4.124 Favorite subject(s): Math and English Extracurricular activities: Yearbook, Tennis, MDHS, OWL’s Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Traveling and Design Plans after graduation: I plan on attending college to study architecture and design Elizabeth is proudest of: My parents for working to provide me a life full of endless opportunites Elizabeth […]

Thank you Road Commission for repaving Heights Road

Let’s give credit where credit is due. The Charter Township of Orion does a wonderful job operating our parks and the many other fine community facilities and programs, but they do not repair, maintain, pave, or clear our roads in the winter. Our roads are the responsibility of the Oakland County Road Commission who deserves […]

Growing your best garden…

When in a garden, you are enhancing and supporting God’s creation of soil and earth. If you are a gardener, or have one at your house, you know the patience and mental work you go through each year. Your best garden doesn’t begin on the first nice day of the season, or end on the […]

Dragons fall to Lakers to stretch losing streak

Dragons fall to Lakers to stretch losing streak

By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor Lake Orion’s first-half offensive struggles continued and the Dragons lost their fourth consecutive football game on Friday, falling to West Bloomfield, 28-21. After gaining only one first down in eight possessions and falling behind 14-0 at halftime, the Dragons stormed back with touchdowns on their first two possessions […]